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County appraiser seeks outside contract valuation support amid staff shortages
Summary
County appraiser Connie Lawrence requested authority to contract appraisal and market‑model services after staffing losses, citing a proposal for approximately $20,500 annually as an alternative to hiring a new employee.
Connie Lawrence, County Appraiser and Contract Analyst, told commissioners she is down three employees and sought permission to contract appraisal, market modeling and neighborhood valuation support rather than hire additional staff.
Lawrence said a consulting firm quoted about $20,500 for annual contract analysis and that the service would provide recurring valuation and market‑model support across the county’s property portfolio. She said other counties use the same firm and that the vendor would work remotely and be available as needed.
Commissioners asked about on‑site work, one‑time versus annual fees, and references from other counties. Lawrence said the contract would be a flat annual fee for the services described and that she would have the vendor’s proposal, references and a list of counties using the service provided for the board’s review. Commissioners asked the county counselor to review the contract language; staff suggested Commissioner Wade or the county’s fiscal reviewer would check the proposal as well before approval.
Ending: Commissioners asked Lawrence to provide vendor references and a draft contract for legal review before authorizing the expenditure.
