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Council liaison describes manager RFQ, budget and audit follow-up
Summary
The council liaison reported that the city has issued an RFQ for a city-manager search firm (residency requirement in the charter remains), approved a budget described in the meeting as '2627', and summarized a prior credit-card reporting issue that was later escalated via whistleblower disclosure to the state auditor.
The city council liaison told the commission the council has started a request-for-quotes process to assist with a city-manager search; the liaison noted the charter requires the city manager to live in Webster Groves. The liaison also said the council approved a new budget "for this year, 2627" and explained the city is managing a projected deficit by conserving hiring and pursuing new revenue streams.
Members raised questions about a previously reported credit-card matter from 2024; staff and the liaison said the issue was reported internally and ultimately to the state via a whistleblower disclosure, and that payments to resolve the matter had been made. The liaison pointed commissioners to a press release and FAQ for additional details.
