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Council previewed resolution to hire Linebarger for unpaid utility collections; councilmember asks about bidding
Summary
Staff recommended a resolution to contract with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson for collection of unpaid utility accounts; Council member Sims asked whether the work had been put out to bid and staff said Linebarger was recommended as professional services due to its collection record.
City Manager Valdez asked council to consider adopting Resolution R26790 to contract with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson for professional collection services for unpaid utility accounts. Valdez commended the firm's prior work on property tax collections and said staff was confident in the partnership.
Council member Sims asked whether item G had been put out to bid. Sims said, "Just a question on item number g. G, was there, any consideration of putting that up for a bid?" Valdez replied that staff had discussed the procurement approach and recommended proceeding with Linebarger as professional services based on their collection rate. The briefing recorded the question and staff response but did not include a formal vote on the resolution at that time.
