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City to consider engaging consultant for long-range fiscal plan amid council debate over cost and process
Summary
Staff proposed hiring Baker Tilly to lead a long-range financial sustainability task force and plan (contract proposed at $99,500). Council discussion reflected support for a structured public-engagement process and pushback from some members who urged fuller in-house analysis or stronger fiscal discipline before hiring consultants.
City staff told council a competitive process produced seven proposals to prepare a long-range financial sustainability plan and task force; staff recommended Baker Tilly for the work and requested council authorization of a $99,500 contract in the 2025–26 budget.
City Manager Jeff Knighton explained the consultant’s role: update multi-year revenue and expenditure projections, identify potential expenditure reductions and revenue options, conduct public engagement and present a set…
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