§ 15-125 — Exceptions
Houston Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 93, Update 2: codified through Ordinance No. 2026-0732, adopted Aug. 19, 2026) · Houston Code of Ordinances § 15-125
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Sec. 15-125. - Exceptions.
(a) The policy and procedures set forth in this article do not apply in the following instances: (1) Public emergency or calamity. (2) Purchase of goods or services available only from a single source, including the lease of any personal property or equipment by the city. (3) Circumstances in which the amount of the indebtedness is insignificant in relation to the economic or other benefit or harm that may result from the application of the policy. (4) Pending bankruptcy of an indebted owner or contracting entity. (5) Concluded bankruptcy of an indebted owner or contracting entity in which the debt was legally discharged. (6) Memberships purchased by the city. (7) Condemnation awards. (8) Property acquisitions, including the lease of any real property to or by the city, excluding any lease of city-owned property below fair market rental. (9) Purchase of property, casualty or other insurance by the city. (10) Banking or other depository contracts. (b) This policy may also be waived as to other matters where city council deems it to be in the city's interest.
(Ord. No. 2015-929, § 2, 9-30-2015)