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Council approves Capstone LLC contract to review East Bethel fire operations; emergency plan review added to scope

East Bethel City Council · April 12, 2024
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Summary

After public comment questioned the consultant choice, the City Council approved a contract with Capstone LLC for a third-party review of the East Bethel Fire Department, amending the contract to include a review of the city's emergency response plan within the $10,000 contract amount (subject to contractor agreement).

The East Bethel City Council approved a contract with Capstone LLC to conduct an independent review of the city's fire operations and management, after residents raised questions during the public forum about the consultant's selection and potential conflicts of interest.

Tammy Gimple, a resident who spoke during public forum, asked why Capstone LLC had been selected, whether the city explored alternative consultants and whether the…

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