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Discussion regarding an Ordinance to amend Chapter 33, Purchasing, of the Code of Ordinances.
Staff Summary
• The Lake County Board adopted the Purchasing Ordinance in 1986 and has been amended several times, most recently in 2019.
• The Purchasing Ordinance governs the procurement of goods and services for Lake County departments with four corresponding polices: Surplus, Responsible Bidder, Vendor Disclosure and Conflict of Interest, and Procurement Card.
• The Purchasing Division and the Office of the State’s Attorney commenced a thorough review of the Purchasing Ordinance resulting in this recommendation for changes to seven sections along with several minor clarifications.