Legislation Details

File #: 26-95    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Failed
File created: 5/27/2026 In control: City Council Workshop
On agenda: 6/2/2026 Final action:
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 26-84, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO OBTAIN A PROFESSIONAL RECRUITING FIRM FOR THE PURPOSES OF OBTAINING IN HOUSE COUNSEL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: An ordinance to expand the search for an in-house City Solicitor.
Sponsors: Patricia Goetz
Indexes: City Council
Attachments: 1. ABJ MaxRecruit Plus Description, 2. City Solicitor ABJ Advertisement MaxRecruiter, 3. Staff Email - Regarding Solicitor Posting 2026, 4. Ordinance No. 26-95
Related files: 26-84

Title

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 26-84, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO OBTAIN A PROFESSIONAL RECRUITING FIRM FOR THE PURPOSES OF OBTAINING IN HOUSE COUNSEL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description:  An ordinance to expand the search for an in-house City Solicitor.

Body

Legislative History

Resolution No. 26-84, passed 5/19/26.

Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation

Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:

                       Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])

                       Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program

                       Professional Services

                       Other [provide explanation]

Fiscal Impact

                       Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)

                       Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)

                       Appropriation Not Required

Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?

X                       Yes

                       No

 

Recommendation

Suggested Action

Staff takes no position.

Submitted by,

Dr. Patricia Goetz, Councilmember