Killeen manager to retire; council directs staff to solicit search‑firm quotes
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City Manager Kent Cagle announced his retirement effective May 29. Council discussed whether to run a formal RFP or have staff obtain quotes for an executive search firm and directed staff to gather quotes so the incoming council can select a firm.
City Manager Kent Cagle told the Killeen City Council that he will retire effective May 29. The council debated how to proceed with recruiting a successor, weighing a formal request‑for‑proposals that could add six to eight weeks against a faster process in which staff obtains quotes from qualified executive‑search firms.
City Attorney (Ms.) Clements outlined the options, saying an RFP is more open but slower, while requesting quotes would speed the timetable and still allow the council to review and approve the chosen firm. Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez argued for a quicker approach so the incoming council will have a ready list of firms to consider when it is seated.
Alvarez moved and the council seconded a direction for staff to return with quotes from capable, qualified firms to conduct the city‑manager search. The motion carried. Council members discussed that, regardless of the approach, the ultimate selection of a search firm and any final appointment would be made by the full council when proposals are brought back.
The council also noted that a full RFP process would likely delay a new manager’s start date into late in the year, while solicited quotes could accelerate the timeline. No candidate selection occurred at the meeting; staff was directed to return with the quotes and next steps.
