§ 1806. CONTRACTS FOR WORK USUALLY PERFORMED BY CITY EMPLOYEES.

Notwithstanding any provisions of this Charter respecting the employment or use of employees of the City, the City Council or any Commission, when acting with regard to matters within their authority and jurisdiction, may approve and authorize contracts with private contractors for the performance of work or services usually performed by employees of the City, provided:

(a)

The Council determines by ordinance, adopted by a vote of two-thirds ( 2/3 ) of its members or by resolution adopted by a vote of four-fifths ( 4/5 ) of the members of any Commission, and supported by findings expressed therein, that the work or services to be contracted for can be performed by a private contractor as efficiently, effectively and at an estimated lower cost to the City than if said work or services were performed by employees of the City; and

(b)

In addition to the determinations regarding efficiency, effectiveness and estimated lower cost, said ordinance or resolution shall declare that the Council or Commission has considered all other relevant factors and has determined that the performance of said work or services by a private contractor will not be detrimental or adverse to the best interests of the citizens of the City; and

(c)

No such contract shall be entered into for the performance of work or services which the provisions of this Charter or other applicable law provide are to be performed by specified officers or employees of the City, or for work or services, usually performed by the City's police officers and firefighters; and

(d)

All contracts for work or services authorized to be performed by a private contractor pursuant to this Section shall be subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this Charter or other applicable State and Federal law relating to contracting.