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Waukegan committee approves part‑time contract with MGT Impact Solutions after debate over cost and past lawsuit
Summary
The Waukegan Purchasing and Finance Committee approved a professional services agreement with MGT Impact Solutions for up to $82,000 through May 29, 2026, after members debated the hourly rate, hiring process and that the proposed contractor previously sued the city.
The Waukegan Purchasing and Finance Committee on Oct. 20 approved a professional services agreement with MGT Impact Solutions to provide part‑time accounting support for the finance department at a cost not to exceed $82,000 and a term ending May 29, 2026.
The contract, introduced by the chair and moved by Alderman Bolton with a second from Alderman Felix, drew questions about cost and recruitment. Alderman Florian questioned the $145 hourly rate, noting "that's, like, double what almost anyone in the city makes" and observing that a full‑time equivalent would amount to roughly $301,000 per year.…
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