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Interim city administrator says city may pursue vendor remedy over faulty downtown speakers
Summary
Interim city administrator Peggy updated the BID that the city is investigating a vendor for faulty outdoor speakers, has engaged outside counsel, and will seek a legal resolution or refund; she said the city may share legal costs and will update the board at the next meeting.
Peggy, the interim city administrator, told the BID that the city is investigating problems with audio speakers purchased for downtown events and has engaged outside counsel to pursue a potential legal remedy.
Peggy said the city purchased the speakers and therefore shares some culpability for the defective equipment; the city has preserved the speakers and sought a refund or corrective work from the vendor. She said the earlier legal process had stalled during a city administration transition but that city attorney Ian Proust has reached out to outside counsel to move matters forward. Peggy said the city will "advocate strong with counsel to fund those legal fees" if city culpability is established and will continue pursuing either a system fix or vendor accountability.
Peggy promised the BID an update at the next meeting and indicated the city remains committed to resolving the matter either through repair or by holding the vendor accountable under contract terms. No settlement or contract action was reported at the BID meeting.
