Require staff to disclose contract bidding details before council votes
In Plain English
City staff currently presents contracts to the council without showing who else bid or why they chose the winner. If approved, staff must reveal all competing bids and explain their selection process before the council votes on any contract.
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Votes
Adopt the resolution and direct staff to provide the information in Items #1, #2, and #3
Schedule a study session in January 2016 regarding the contracting and purchasing procedures
5 to 0
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