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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Public comments (6)
Read prepared questions asking which tasks city staff already performs, what costs would be eliminated, and what measurable savings justify the nearly $2.5 million one-year price.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Oct 20, 2026 · 35:28 →Called Arcadis reputable and said the contract is worth trying for one year, but urged the city to ensure no duplication of the already-completed financial plan and to monitor hours weekly.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Oct 20, 2026 · 37:27 →Cited sticker shock, warned the discretionary fund could add another $250,000, and urged the board to go back to the negotiating table and cut scope to about $1.6 million.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Oct 20, 2026 · 39:59 →Said consulting should show return on investment, opposed the discretionary fund, flagged broad contract language, and cited a fraud case involving Arcadis in Birmingham.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Oct 20, 2026 · 42:11 →Complained the annual consent decree reports have been copy-and-pasted and cited past instances of paying for work already done, urging full audits.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Oct 20, 2026 · 44:26 →Worried the new contract duplicates the excellent work of city staff and hopes the new arrangement supports rather than displaces existing workers.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Oct 20, 2026 · 45:00 →