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Adelanto council approves $603,000 contract for community‑development consulting after debate
Summary
After tense questioning about cost and deliverables, the council approved a not‑to‑exceed $603,000 professional‑services agreement with Local Equity LLC to provide community development and development‑support services; staff and the consultant argued the work will fund a small multi‑person team and project management capacity.
The Adelanto City Council voted Dec. 10 to approve a professional services agreement with Local Equity LLC for community development and development support services, authorizing the city manager to execute a contract not to exceed $603,000, to be paid 50% from the general fund and 50% from the public utility fund.
Councilwoman Stevana Evans pressed staff during an extended public exchange for specifics: "Our residents deserve to understand why a city of our size is being asked to pay such a drastic inflated amount,"…
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