Title
Resolution to Order Election and to Determine Ballot Question for Charter Amendment to Authorize the Sale of 319 South Fifth Avenue to the Ann Arbor District Library (7 Votes Required)
Staff
Prepared by: Atleen Kaur, City Attorney
Approved by: Atleen Kaur, City Attorney
Body
Whereas, Section 14.3 currently reads:
Limitations on Contractual Power
SECTION 14.3
(a) The City shall not purchase, sell, or lease any real estate or any interest therein except by resolution concurred in by at least eight members of the Council.
(b) The City shall not sell without the approval, by a majority vote of the electors of the City voting on the question at a regular or special election, any City park, or land in the City acquired for park, cemetery, or any part thereof.
(d) Except as provided by ordinance authorized by Section 14.2 of this chapter, each contract for public improvements or for supplies or materials shall be let to the bidder that provides the best value to the City, after reasonable opportunity for competitive bidding. All bids shall be opened in public by the City Administrator, or if the City Administrator is absent or incapacitated, by the City Clerk. The Council may reject any or all bids if deemed advisable. If all bids are rejected, or if no bids are received, the Council may obtain new bids or authorize the City Administrator to negotiate in the open market for a contract at a reasonable price, or to purchase in the open market, or to have the work performed by city employees.
(e) No contract shall be made with any person who is in default to the City.
(f) No extra compensation shall be paid to any agent, employee, or contractor after the service has been rendered or the contract entered into;
Whereas, August 5, 2025 is available as an Election Date;
RESOLVED, That the following amended charter provision be placed on the ballot and submitted to the voters at the next available election date:
Limitations on Contractual Power
SECTION 14....
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