Hire consultants to facilitate City Council retreat and create citywide strategic plan
In Plain English
Richmond currently has no formal strategic plan to guide city priorities and decisions. The city has 3 new council members after November elections and new district boundaries. If approved, consultants create a strategic plan over 4-6 months for $156,890, with optional extension for $131,906.
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Votes
Begin with minimum modular level to start with city council team building
Have a council retreat for staff and city council to set goals and agenda and approve $50,000 with no option to extend
4 to 2
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