Expand recruiting contract with Bob Murray & Associates by $54,000 for 3 engineering jobs
In Plain English
The city hired Bob Murray & Associates to help recruit engineers and now needs them to fill 3 more positions. The original contract was $24,000 and this adds another $54,000 for a total of $78,000. If approved, the firm handles job postings, screening candidates, and managing the hiring process for these engineering roles.
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Votes
Approve the contract
9 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved spending an additional $54,000 to expand a hiring contract with Bob Murray & Associates, bringing the total to $78,000. The firm was originally hired for $24,000 to help recruit engineers but will now handle hiring for three additional engineering positions. This means the city will pay the consultant to post jobs, screen candidates, and manage the entire hiring process for these roles. The vote reflects the council's typical approach to contract approvals, as all members historically support the vast majority of contract items.
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