We questioned whether the ordinance was properly drafted. And if $50,000 competitive bid threshold exceeds state limits we must follow.

According to state procurement requirements (F.S. 287) for goods and services contracted by an agency in excess of $35,000, most goods or services must be competitively bid. The Village Attorney explained to the Council, before the final vote, that municipalities are specifically excluded by this Florida Statute so we can exceed their $35,000.  

We continue to question that, as F.S. 287 includes the definition “Agency” as the state, a state agency, a municipality, a political subdivision, a school district, or a school board.