Council authorizes Raftelis contract for fire‑assessment study, approving Phase 1 data work

Council authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Raftelis for phase‑1 of a proposed fire‑assessment in the amount of $27,193. City Attorney and staff described the two‑phase approach: phase 1 gathers data and proposes a methodology for a cost recovery or assessment mechanism, and phase 2 would define implementation options and estimated special‑assessment schedules. "That's the only commitment right now," City Attorney said; "phase 2 is discretionary and would require council approval." The manager said funds for phase 1 are available in the current budget and recommended moving forward to preserve schedule and evaluation options.