Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the Procurement Manager may make or authorize others to make emergency procurements if there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety or if a situation exists which makes compliance with §§ 3-5-9, 3-5-10, or 3-5-20 impracticable, unnecessary or contrary to the public interest as defined in rules adopted by the Procurement Manager, except that such emergency procurements shall be made with such competition as is practicable under the circumstances. A written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included in the contract file, and a full report of the circumstances of the emergency and the goods and services obtained shall be reported to the Council at its next regular meeting. (Ord. 08-1137, passed 9-22-2008)