Extend contract with interim Library Director through July 2011
In Plain English
The city has been using Municipal Resource Group as interim Library and Cultural Services Director while searching for a permanent hire. The extension adds $15,250 to cover services through July, bringing the total contract to $134,125. The city continues recruiting for someone to permanently fill this leadership role.
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Votes
Approved the amendment
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved extending a contract with Municipal Resource Group to continue serving as interim Library and Cultural Services Director through July, with Councilmember Beckles casting the lone dissenting vote. The extension adds $15,250 to the contract, bringing the total cost to $134,125 while the city continues searching for a permanent director. This covers temporary leadership for the city's libraries and cultural programs during the ongoing recruitment process.
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