Council deadlocks on five-year PeopleService contract with GIS mapping

May 21, 2026

Council debated renewing PeopleService's operator contract with added GIS mapping; a roll-call produced a tie (2–2 with one abstention) on Resolution 126-26 and the item will be revisited at the next workshop.

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The City of Richmond discussed a proposed five-year renewal of its wastewater operator contract with PeopleService that would add GIS 'diamond mapping' to the scope. Greg Stang of PeopleService was present to answer council questions; Councilor Tim Paczkowski urged approving the contract promptly so mapping can be completed before fall, while Councilor Pat Evens said the council should wait because an operator retirement and staffing changes are possible.

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