After the public hearing, or without such hearing when not herein required, if the council determines to proceed with such improvement or any part thereof, the city manager shall cause the city official charged with the responsibility for such improvement to prepare and submit plans and specifications to the council for approval. Such plans and specifications shall not limit the materials to be used to those of any particular producer or manufacturer, but shall be so arranged as to permit materials and processes to enter into competition.

(Code 1964, § 14.440)

     Charter reference(s)--Similar provisions, § 76.