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Direct staff to rescind the Request for Proposals (RFP) for executive services to identify and recruit candidates for the position of City Attorney and move forward with Strategic Government Resources “SGR”.
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INITIATOR: John Ratliff, City Manager
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Craig Akard, Human Resources and Timothy Wilson, Interim City Attorney
BACKGROUND: At the February 25, 2025, City Council Meeting, the Council directed staff to initiate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for executive search services to identify and recruit candidates for the position of City Attorney. However, the City has a current agreement with SGR for the purpose of executive recruitment services for the City Attorney position which has a service guarantee that if a candidate “resigns or is released within 18 months of their hire date, SGR will repeat the process one additional time and charge only for expenses”.
EXHIBIT: SGR Agreement
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: Human Resources Professional & Technical Services Account 1001501-52025
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Direct staff to rescind the Request for Proposals (RFP) for executive services to identify and recruit candidates for the position of City Attorney and move forward with Strategic Government Resources “SGR”.