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Fernley council directs staff to issue RFP for citywide efficiency study to evaluate staffing, operations and fiscal stewardship
Summary
Council unanimously approved a motion directing staff to prepare an RFP for a comprehensive government efficiency study covering operations, staffing, fiscal responsibility, service delivery, transparency and long‑term sustainability; members debated whether to wait for a new city manager but ultimately prioritized an immediate procurement.
The Fernley City Council unanimously directed staff to prepare and issue a request for proposals for a comprehensive government efficiency study after a lengthy discussion about staffing growth, turnover, and prior studies.
Acting City Manager Lydia Altech reviewed three earlier reports (a 2021 development‑review operational assessment, a 2022 technical assistance review of the municipal court and city‑attorney functions, and the city’s 2021–2026 strategic plan) and described remaining implementation items. Council members said many departments have new leadership and staff, making an updated operational assessment timely: "Fifty percent of the staff we have now were not here when we did the last efficiency study," Councilman Torres said.
Councilman Mendoza moved to direct staff to prepare an RFP for a government efficiency study of every department, specifically citing operational efficiency, fiscal responsibility, service delivery, transparency, accountability and sustainability; the motion was seconded and carried 5–0. The motion asked staff to return with a minimum of three firms and to ensure that any proposal included specialized expertise where needed (for example, separate technical assistance for the city attorney’s office if a vendor lacks that specialization).
Council debate addressed timing—whether to wait for a new city manager versus supplying a roadmap for an incoming manager. Some members favored proceeding now to generate an actionable workplan and measurable benchmarks; others suggested the study’s scope could be crafted so that an incoming city manager could implement recommendations. The approved direction asks staff to draft an RFP that can be reviewed by council before issuance.
Next steps: Staff will draft a scope for the RFP, return to council with candidate firms and a final RFP for approval, and aim to include deliverables that define measurable benchmarks and public reporting of findings.
