§ 32-4-113 - Limitations on power to contract
               	 		
O.C.G.A.    32-4-113   (2010)
   32-4-113.    Limitations on power to contract 
      A municipality is prohibited from negotiating a contract except a contract:
      (1)  Involving the expenditure of less than $20,000.00;
      (2)  With a state agency or political subdivision as authorized by Code Sections 32-4-111 and 32-4-112;
      (3)  With  a railroad or railway company or a publicly or privately owned utility  as authorized by Article 6 of Chapter 6 of this title;
      (4)  For engineering or other kinds of professional or specialized services;
      (5)  For  emergency maintenance requiring immediate repairs to a public road,  including but not limited to bridge repairs, snow and ice removal, and  repairs due to flood conditions; or
      (6)  Otherwise expressly authorized by law.