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Council signals support for outside operations assessment; manager to return with cost and appropriation
Summary
Council discussed an RFP for an outside consultant to conduct department‑level efficiency and organizational structure assessments. Staff said some work is already underway; the council agreed staff can continue the RFP process but that any appropriation beyond existing authority will return to council for budget approval.
Council considered a request to add an agenda item to authorize the city manager to issue an RFP for an outside consulting firm to assess departmental efficiencies, organizational structure and operational improvements.
Councilmember McDonald introduced the rationale for an external assessment to identify efficiencies, noting prior studies and the city’s class and compensation work. City Manager Smith and City Attorney Teresa said bringing in a “fresh eye” could…
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