The inspecting official shall commence demolition as follows:

    1. When the estimated cost of demolition, in the opinion of the appropriate authority, is five thousand dollars or more, the work shall be done under contract and the inspecting official shall seek sealed bids as near in form and manner as those used in contracts for street improvements. If no bids are received, the inspecting official may negotiate a contract with a qualified contractor.  Bids, if any, shall be opened in the office of the inspecting official.

    2. When the estimated cost of demolition, in the opinion of the inspecting official, is less than five thousand dollars, the work shall be done under contract and the inspecting official shall seek sealed bids in a manner he deems appropriate or shall negotiate a contract with a qualified contractor.  Bids, if any, shall be opened in the office of the inspecting official.

    3. A contract for demolition pursuant to subsection 1 of this section shall be awarded by resolution of the city council.

    4. A contract for demolition pursuant to subsection 2 of this section shall be awarded by the city manager.  (Ord. 84/T-3098).