d. The filing of a contribution refund

Charter Review Advisory Board · 2026-05-28 · agenda_item

The City of Panama City is reviewing its purchasing policy and procedures manual. This manual covers purchasing limits and competitive bidding processes. The city is also considering limitations on annual budget expenditures. These limitations include a spending cap on personnel services, operating expenses, and capital projects. The cap is generally set at a 3% increase or the Consumer Price Index percentage change, whichever is less. However, exceptions exist for emergency expenses, gifts, grants, disaster relief funds, and special assessments. The City Manager can authorize emergency purchases up to $100,000 with the Finance Director's concurrence. This review is currently under consideration by the Charter Review Advisory Board. This process could lead to changes in how the city procures goods and services, impacting contractors, suppliers, and service providers. Early engagement with city officials during this review period may provide insight into future opportunities and requirements.

spending cap increase

3 %

emergency purchase limit

100,000 $

term of office

five years

notice period for removal

60 days

automatic reappointment notice

30 days