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Charlotte City Council approves $1.63 million in claims and several consultant and contract agreements
Summary
On June 22 the Charlotte City Council approved $1,628,676.17 in claims and expenditures, a budget amendment and multiple service and contract agreements to stabilize finance operations and complete capital work; all motions passed unanimously with one member absent.
The Charlotte City Council on June 22 approved disbursements totaling $1,628,676.17 and a series of contracts and budget changes intended to cover summer operational costs and stabilize municipal finance operations.
Council approved the amended claims total after the City Manager explained the increase reflected summer tax-bill printing and mailing costs and the release of $16,025 in fire-escrow funds pending inspection. Council Member Christensen moved to approve the claims and Council Member Chin seconded; the motion passed 6–0 with Council Member Rodriguez absent.
The council also approved a $76,520 contract amendment No. 2 with ENG, a resolution (2026-41) setting accounting methodology for the Emergency Services and Vehicles Special Assessment Fund, and an audit engagement extension with Maner Costerisan. Council Member Chin noted the audit extension had been included in the original contract and said competitive bidding produced cost savings.
To support finance operations after the Finance Director’s resignation, council approved a service agreement with The Woodhill Group to assist with audit preparation, payroll, and account reconciliations; city staff explained the engagement is expected to continue through staff training and the next budget cycle. Council discussed timing to hire a permanent Finance Director following completion of the audit and training.
Council also approved an administrative consultant agreement with Great Lakes Municipal Consulting, LLC to assist the incoming City Manager, Davis, through mid-July. The City Manager disclosed his involvement with Great Lakes Municipal Consulting during the presentation. Council members discussed bringing some grant administration tasks in-house to reduce costs and said they would consider revising contractor qualification procedures to improve local participation.
Separately, council adopted Budget Amendment Resolution 2026-42 to use existing fund balances to cover unbudgeted expenditures in the Economic Development Fund and the Recycling Fund; members noted lost county recycling revenue had strained the Recycling Fund.
Votes at a glance - Approval of claims and expenditures totaling $1,628,676.17: motion by Council Member Christensen; seconded by Council Member Chin; vote 6 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. - Contract amendment No. 2 with ENG for $76,520: approved 6–0, 1 absent. - Resolution 2026-41 (accounting methodology for Emergency Services and Vehicles Special Assessment Fund): approved 6–0, 1 absent. - Service agreement with The Woodhill Group: approved 6–0, 1 absent. - Audit engagement extension with Maner Costerisan: approved 6–0, 1 absent. - Administrative consultant agreement with Great Lakes Municipal Consulting, LLC: approved 6–0, 1 absent. - Budget Amendment Resolution 2026-42 (Economic Development Fund and Recycling Fund): approved 6–0, 1 absent.
Mayor Fullerton reminded the council that legal matters should be handled by the City Attorney and that the council’s role is policy and oversight rather than day-to-day management. The meeting concluded with routine appointments and community updates.
