Council debates code-enforcement contract language; final revisions to be circulated

Council members reviewed draft revisions to the code-enforcement contract, including changing the meaning of 'subcontractor' to permit outside specialists rather than employees, extending the procurement timeframe from 14 to 30 days, using a monthly retainer plus additional fees for approved major cases, and a flat $100 fee for court appearances. Members also discussed insurance requirements and confirmed that inspections would be performed directly by the contractor.