Amend recruiting contract to hire 3 more types of engineers
In Plain English
The city currently pays Bob Murray and Associates to help recruit 1 type of engineer position. This amendment adds 3 more engineering job categories to their contract. If approved, the city pays an additional $54,000, bringing total contract costs to $78,000.
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Votes
Suspend all spending for new positions until the budget is completed
7 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously voted to freeze all spending on new positions until the city completes its budget process. This motion, proposed by Councilmember Viramontes, overrode the original agenda item that would have expanded an engineering recruitment contract by $54,000. The spending freeze means the city cannot hire for any new positions or pay outside firms to recruit for them until budget planning is finished. This affects all departments citywide and could delay filling vacant positions that provide services to residents.
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