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Council hears staff defense of $485,750 safety consulting agreement as city pursues in-house transition
Summary
Council members questioned a $485,750 professional-services amendment with Sheffield Safety and Loss Control LLC; staff described Sheffield's role in developing safety manuals, audits, PPE and confined-space/lockout programs after a 2019 employee injury and said the long-term goal is to transfer capabilities in-house as HR capacity grows.
Councilmembers questioned the scope and cost of an amendment to the city's safety consulting agreement with Sheffield Safety and Loss Control LLC, a contract city staff said was first awarded after a 2019 incident revealed the city lacked a formal safety program.
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, said Sheffield was selected through a qualifications-based process and has helped develop a safety manual,…
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