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Exhibit A Red lettering represents additions to the Purchasing Procedures and Manual. THE CITY OF APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON o 'L �: uw IIJ5�4�;TbNo Policy: Purchasing Procedures and Manual SUBJECT Procedure required to procure goods and services for the City. STATEMENT This policy has been adopted to: 1. Assure the appropriate use of City funds. 2. Provide standardized guidelines to all City employees to purchase goods and services on behalf of the City, including inviting participation from city-based vendors. 3. Specify procedures for approval of City purchases. 4. Comply with California State law, including the California Public Contracts Code. 5. Institute practices that reduce waste by increasing product efficiency and effectiveness, and to purchase products that: (a) minimize harm to human health and safety and the environment, (b) minimize greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing, packaging,transport, use, and waste, (c) maximize use of recovered organic waste products including but not limited to compost and mulch, (d)include recycled content,conserve energy and water,use agricultural fibers and residues, use unbleached or chlorine-free manufacturing processes, are lead-free and mercury-free, and use wood from sustainably harvested forests. PURPOSE It is the purpose of this policy to make appropriate use of City funds by ensuring that City purchases are made with proper oversight and procurement methods. Additionally, this policy aims to minimize adverse impacts to the environment by establishing standards for the products and services the City purchases. It requires City buyers to purchase products that reduce energy, water, and fuel consumption and that lead to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The policy will help the City eliminate its use of toxic materials and chemicals that pose a threat to human health or the environment. Furthermore, this policy helps the City to comply with State requirements in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Division 7, Chapter 12, Article 12 (SB 1383 procurement regulations), and supports the implementation of other City policies and plans, such as the City's SB 1383 Action Plan and Climate Action Plan. SCOPE The policy applies to all employees of the City of Pleasanton including part-time temporary (seasonal) employees.