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Council reopens discussion on contract review after staff report shows volume of large professional service agreements
Summary
City purchasing staff presented contract volumes and timelines; council asked for clearer coding and a follow‑up that breaks out 'other' and professional services so council can decide whether to require more council review of large contracts.
City purchasing staff on Wednesday presented an analysis of the city’s contracting volume and procurement timelines and asked council whether it wanted to require council review of more contracts. The report showed many contracts historically coded as “professional services” and a large rolled‑up “other purchases” category that councilors said needs immediate clarification before they consider expanding formal council approvals. Why it matters: several council members said they have been surprised by the size or timing of some contracts…
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