Obetz council approves emergency $4,000 payment for ShareFile contract
Summary
City council unanimously adopted an emergency ordinance authorizing a $4,000 payment to Progress Software (DBA ShareFile LLC) after suspending the three-reading rule to expedite the contract payment.
City of Obetz council voted unanimously Aug. 24 to adopt Ordinance 55-26, an emergency measure authorizing payment on a contract with Progress Software Corporation (DBA ShareFile LLC).
Law Director Gene Hollins told council "the invoice is $4,000," prompting a motion by Mr. Guiles Richardson to suspend the three-reading rule, seconded by Mr. Michael Flaherty. The suspension motion and the subsequent adoption motion each passed with all members voting yes. The ordinance was declared an emergency to allow immediate payment under the terms presented to council.
The vote followed the standard emergency-ordinance procedure: a motion to suspend three readings, then a motion to adopt. The council record shows Richardson moved to adopt the ordinance and Mr. Robert Kramer seconded; the roll call recorded all six members in favor. No amendments or conditions were recorded.
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