§ 7.902. Contract Termination.

A.

Applicability. This section applies to contracts, procured by the Procurement and Contracts Division, between the City and a person or entity which provide for termination of the contract by the City for cause and/or for convenience.

B.

Authority.

1.

The Chief Procurement Officer shall have the authority to terminate a contract for cause, in the event of a breach by the contractor, or for convenience, if in the best interest of the City.

2.

Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to restrict the Chief Procurement Officer from simultaneously making a determination to terminate a contract under this section and suspending or debarring a contractor.

C.

Right of Appeal. The decision of the Chief Procurement Officer to terminate a contract may be appealed to the Chief Financial Officer and, thereafter, to City Council in accordance with the provisions and time frames set forth in Section 7.900 G through J.

D.

Notice of Decision. A copy of any decision under this section shall be furnished in writing to the contractor.

E.

Finality of Decision. Any decision under this section shall be final and conclusive upon the contractor.

F.

Other Remedies. Nothing in this section shall limit the City from pursuing other legal or contractual rights or remedies against a contractor.

(Ord. No. 2012-44, §§ 1, 2(Att. A), 11-5-2012, Doc. #1211051201)