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City proposes new in-house attorney, project manager and operational positions; committee told hires could reduce contractor costs

5814570 · March 19, 2025
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Summary

Staff requested several new positions — a city attorney, project manager, victim advocate/evidence technician, wastewater maintenance and a facilities lead — and described offsetting reductions in consultant and contract spending where applicable.

City staff presented a package of proposed personnel changes and additions meant to reduce contract costs and support growing operational demands.

Key proposed hires included a full‑time in‑house city attorney (projected fully loaded cost roughly $225,000) which staff said would significantly reduce current outside‑legal spending (staff currently spend roughly…

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