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South Beloit awards $28,000 strategic‑planning contract to NIU
Summary
The council approved awarding a strategic‑planning RFP to Northern Illinois University for $28,000, a bid reported to be under the city's $30,000 budget, and emphasized community engagement in the plan.
Council approved awarding a strategic‑planning contract to Northern Illinois University (NIU) for $28,000 after reviewing six proposals. Staff described the work as an action‑oriented strategic plan with substantial public involvement and benchmarks to align departmental efforts with resident priorities.
Staff said a three‑person review committee evaluated proposals and that the selected proposal offered the best combination of scope and price; the $28,000 figure was noted as just under the city’s $30,000 budget for the project. The planning process will include outreach to residents and stakeholders and produce a roadmap to guide future decisions.
No additional budget amendments were reported in the meeting minutes; council voted to approve the contract.
