Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 25-55, Public Hearing, an Ordinance Amending Title III - "Administration," Chapter 35 - Finance; Purchasing, of the Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, by Amending Section 35.08, Formal Bidding Required for Certain Purchases; Exceptions; Adding Section 35.22, Authorization for Cybersecurity, Security, and Firesafety Purchases; Providing for Severability, Providing for Codification, and Providing an Effective Date.
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Submitted By: Nathaniel Rubel, Procurement Assistant Director, Office of Management & Budget.
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): This amendment to Title III - "Administration," Chapter 35 - Finance; Purchasing, of the Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, is proposed to update the City's procurement ordinance to comply with state law and protect the City's cybersecurity, security, and firesafety information.
Presentation Information: Presentation by Caroline Sturgis, Director, Office of Management & Budget, estimated at 5-minutes.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the ordinance amending Title III - "Administration," Chapter 35. Finance; Purchasing.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the ordinance amending Title III - "Administration," Chapter 35 - Finance; Purchasing.
2. Move that the Council not approve the changes to the ordinance and provide staff with direction.
Background: Effective July 1, 2022, State Law was enacted to exempt certain cybersecurity information from public records and/or public meetings. Florida Statutes also provides similar exemptions for certain security and firesafety information. These laws protect sensitive information and enhance the ability to maintain effective security and safety positions. The proposed amendmen...
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