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Council committee backs two‑year extension for Osborne Engineering with modest rate changes
Summary
Finance committee supported placing a two‑year extension of the Osborne Engineering contract on the council agenda; the extension increases weekly attendance from 4 to 8 hours and raises the monthly retainer from $2,900 to $3,500.
Director Gerson presented a proposed two‑year extension to the city’s contract with Osborne Engineering to cover 2026–2027. He said the city’s needs have grown since the original agreement: attendance at city hall should increase from 4 hours to roughly 8 hours per week, the monthly retainer would rise from $2,900 to $3,500 to cover the additional time, and the hourly rate would increase by about 2% per year for out‑of‑scope work.
Gerson said the paragraph requiring the consultant to "become familiar" with directors and staff was removed because Osborne is now familiar with city operations. Council members praised Gerson’s responsiveness and moved to place the extension on the next meeting agenda as an emergency; a roll call recorded committee support.
The extension will be considered at the full council meeting; committee comments emphasized the Rockside Road project workload and positive communication from the engineering director.
