Urban renewal agency approves Task Order 15 to retain Brad and names Catherine McClure program manager

The Idaho Falls Urban Renewal Agency voted unanimously on Feb. 19 to approve Task Order 15, retaining Brad to provide executive-director-style administrative services under the agency’s existing professional services agreement and to name Catherine McClure the agency program manager.

Agency attorney Megan Conrad told commissioners the task order covers administrative duties such as preparing board packets, coordinating with city staff, and assisting with owner participation agreements. The contract sets Brad’s rate at $170 per hour for up to 20 hours per week and bills additional hours at $200 per hour; it may be canceled by either party on 60 days’ notice. “This agreement can be canceled at any time on 60 days’ notice,” Conrad said while reading the terms to the board.

Board members pressed staff on control and budget impacts. Commissioners asked that any work beyond the 20-hour weekly threshold be approved by the city-side manager (Catherine) and requested staff provide a projection of annual cost under 15- and 20-hour scenarios. Brad said he expects to average well under 20 hours per week and recommended a six-month review of hours and the budget.

Chair moved the task order, it was seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The board also voted unanimously to accept Catherine McClure as the agency program manager; the chair indicated the board can revisit the specific job title later.

The agency’s staff will monitor how actual hours and allocations affect the administrative budget line and report back at future meetings.