NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (SVSWA) Board of Directors on Thursday,November 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Gonzales City Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, CA to introduce the proposed Ordinance:   AN ORDINANCE OF THE SVSWA AMENDING ARTICLE 3.01 PURCHASING SYSTEM SECTIONS 3.01.080 Formal Bid Requirements 3.01.120 Open Market or Informal Bid Procedure 3.01.130 Exceptions to Competitive Bidding Requirement AND ARTICLE 3.02 PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS SECTION 3.02.010 Procedure—Type Designated for Certain Purchases OF THE SVSWA CODE.   This ordinance amends the SVSWA Authority Code by increasing the Chief Administrative Officer’s purchasing authorities from $50,000 to $100,000 to align with current economic increases since 1999 and to streamline procurement process for supplies, equipment, service and public works projects. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after adoption by the Board of Directors. A summary of this ordinance shall be published once within fifteen (15) days after adoption. Nov. 1, 8, 2025  11773600