Regional park and open-space districts: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
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Overview
This bill modifies the rules for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s general manager regarding financial expenditures. It allows the general manager, with board approval, to authorize payments up to $72,000 for equipment, supplies, materials, labor, and construction projects, subject to board policy and open meeting requirements. This authorization is temporary, expiring on January 1, 2032, and requires the district to solicit bids for contracts exceeding $50,000.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s general manager to bind the district for expenditures up to $72,000 (previously $150,000) for various purposes.
- Requires the district to solicit at least three informal bids for contracts exceeding $50,000.
- Establishes a reporting requirement for all expenditures to the board of directors.
- Allows the board to increase the general manager’s spending authority by up to 2% annually.
- Sets a sunset date for this special provision, expiring on January 1, 2032.
- Includes legislative findings regarding the need for a special statute for the district.
- Specifies that the general manager’s decisions are binding on the district, subject to existing protest and grievance procedures.
Who is affected
- Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
- District Board of Directors
- General Manager of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
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