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Parker council approves $50,000 amendment for planning consultants to address development workload
Summary
Council authorized a $50,000 budget amendment (split $25,000 general fund, $25,000 water fund) to hire two consulting partners to support planning staff and training; Council approved Ordinance 911 unanimously, 5–0.
City staff explained a two‑pronged plan to address strain on planning services caused by recent development activity and state 'shot‑clock' deadlines. Staff recommended engaging two consulting partners for hourly support and training over a two‑ to three‑year cycle and reassigned some roles internally to relieve workload.
Staff requested $50,000 total ($25,000 from the general fund, $25,000 from the water fund). Finance staff noted sufficient fund balances (general fund ~ $9,800,000; water fund ~ $3,700,000) to cover the amendment. The plan would not create permanent positions; consultants would provide roughly three to 10 hours of support per week depending on activity levels and would supplement a recent internal promotion.
Council moved to approve Ordinance 911, authorizing the expenditures and amending the FY2025–26 operating budget; the motion passed 5–0.
