Board asks staff for itemized scope before approving $75,000 outreach contract

Sep 15, 2026

Staff proposed a not-to-exceed $75,000 public outreach contract for construction-phase communications; several board members said the amount looked high and asked staff to return with a detailed breakdown of services before final approval.

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Staff proposed a not-to-exceed $75,000 contract with a strategic consulting firm for public outreach and communications during construction. Board members said the total looked high compared with in-house capabilities and asked for an itemized scope showing which tasks—signage, door hangers, print mailings, online materials, or a QR-code-focused approach—would justify the cost.

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