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Council approves retaining Taft at hourly rates for economic development work
Summary
Council voted to retain Taft at stated hourly rates (associates $400/hr; partners $500/hr) for economic development assistance; staff said the arrangement is billable hours with no retainer.
During business removed from the consent agenda, council discussed item 6M and whether the engagement required a retainer. Staff confirmed the firm will be paid on billable hours and that there is no retainer in place. Councilor Whiting moved to approve retaining Taft for economic development work at the hourly rates presented (associates $400/hr, partners $500/hr); the motion was seconded by Councilor Contreras and passed on a voice vote.
Council discussion focused on ensuring the city is reimbursed for any emergency or damage costs when external contractors or utilities cause city responses; Councilor Whiting said the new Bolton & Menk oversight may reduce the need for reimbursement claims on fiber projects.
Staff will proceed with the Taft engagement under the stated hourly rates and track billable hours to ensure accountable invoicing.
