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Council weighs contract change order for Mannik & Smith to begin data‑center research; emergency language debated
Summary
Council discussed Resolution 29‑2026 to authorize a change order with Mannik (Mannik/Mannick) and Smith Group for data‑center research and debated whether to include emergency language to speed start; the consultant said the team would begin as soon as a contract is signed.
Councilors discussed a proposed change order and contract with Mannik and Smith Group for data‑center research services under Resolution 29‑2026. A councilor asked whether the resolution’s emergency declaration could be removed at the next meeting; one staff member said the council could amend the language later but that including it would allow work to begin sooner.
A representative for Mannik and Smith said the consultant team was assembled and could begin work the week a contract is signed. The representative also said much of the work will involve reviewing publicly available information and preparing materials to help the village craft policies tailored to the community. Councilors noted that, absent emergency language, certain procurement and reading timelines would delay a contract signature by roughly 30 days.
No final vote was recorded on the change order at the meeting; members discussed timing and whether to leave the emergency clause in place to accelerate the schedule.
