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Council committee approves $100,000 transfer to pay consultant for draft emergency plan; consultants present draft and answer procurement questions

Lawrence City Council (committees) · January 29, 2026
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Summary

Budget & Finance voted to send a $100,000 appropriation transfer to the full council to pay Golden Thread Agency for a draft emergency management plan. Consultants presented a base plan with department annexes and a five‑hazard focus; councilors asked for RFP documentation, invoices and clarifying procurement materials before final approval.

The Budget & Finance Committee voted Jan. 28 to forward a $100,000 transfer to the full council to pay Golden Thread Agency for the preparation of a draft city emergency management plan. The committee also requested the RFP, evaluation materials, and the consultant invoices be included in the full‑council packet.

Administration said the work responds to a prior council directive to complete a comprehensive plan before hiring an emergency management director. Fire Chief Patrick Delaney, who participated in the project, described the document as a base plan that remains stable and…

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