§ 1-2-180. Exemptions.

(a)

This article shall not apply to:

(1)

Procurement contracts between the board of county commissioners and nonprofit organizations, other governments, or other public entities.

(2)

Procurement of dues and memberships in trade or professional organizations; subscriptions for periodicals; real property; books (maps, pamphlets and similar material); works of art for public display; pharmaceutical products; medically related professional services; real estate brokering; room or board for social service clients; funeral related services; water, sewer, electrical, cable television, or other utility services; payroll, personnel, full or part time, whether in the classified service or not; medical services for indigents qualified by the department of social services; and performances, shows or cultural events at the Charlotte County Memorial Auditorium or Charlotte County Stadium.

(3)

Procurements made from petty cash accounts.

(4)

Any procurement under State of Florida purchasing agreements and contracts.

(5)

Procurements of goods and services as part of the process of apprehending persons suspected of violating the law.

(6)

Books, periodicals and other published materials not available by competitive pricing.

(7)

Services of attorneys and other legally related services; rather, contracts for attorney services and other legal services shall be secured by negotiation of the county attorney as approved in a formal agreement by the board of county commissioners.

(8)

Contract for the medical director, Charlotte County Emergency Medical Services.

(9)

Appraisers, and expert witnesses for condemnation matters, and similar services. Contracts for these services shall be negotiated as directed by the board of county commissioners and as approved by the board in a formal agreement.

(b)

When not otherwise prohibited by law, the board of county commissioners, in response to the presentation of unique, exceptional or extraordinary circumstances, may waive adherence to the requirements of this article, or take other appropriate action, when the board determines that such action will serve the best interest of the public.

(Ord. No. 95-025, § 5, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 2000-024, § 1, 8-8-00)