Increase consulting contract for building plan reviews by $250,000
In Plain English
The city hired A-N West engineering firm to review building plans when city staff is overwhelmed. The original contract allowed spending up to $95,000. If approved, the city can spend up to $345,000 total on these consulting services.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Approve amendment to contract with A-N West, Inc. Consulting Engineers
4 aye · 0 nay · 2 abstain · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
The city approved expanding its contract with A-N West engineering firm from $95,000 to $345,000 for reviewing building plans when city staff can't keep up with demand. This $250,000 increase will allow the city to continue using outside consultants to prevent delays in the building permit process, which affects anyone looking to build or renovate in the city. Four council members supported the expansion while Beckles and McLaughlin abstained, and Bates was absent. The abstentions were notable given that both Beckles and McLaughlin typically vote yes on contract items about 90% of the time.
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