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CITY COUNCIL <br />REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT <br />AGENDA ITEM 3B <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager <br />MEETING DATE: January 13, 2025 <br />TOPIC: Contracting Services for Interim Finance Director Role <br />VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority <br />INTRODUCTION <br />The City Council is being asked to approve the contract service agreement for the Interim <br />Finance Director position with Ehlers Public Finance Advisors. <br />BACKGROUND <br />Finance Director Hannah Lynch will be resigning from the City effective January 24, 2025. To <br />ensure a smooth transition and maintain continuity in financial operations, staff recommends <br />contracting Ehlers to fill the Interim Finance Director role until a permanent replacement is <br />appointed by the Council. <br />Ehlers is a leading municipal advisory firm with over 65 years of experience. Since 1955, they <br />have been assisting municipalities in building strong and sustainable communities. Ehlers <br />provides a comprehensive range of public finance services, prioritizing client needs and best <br />interests. They serve over 1,500 clients across five states, demonstrating their expertise and <br />extensive experience in the public sector. <br />With the Council's approval, Ehlers would start in the role as Interim Finance Director on <br />January 21, 2025, ensuring a seamless transition following Lynch's departure. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Please approve the Contracting Services Agreement with Ehlers Public Finance Advisors for the <br />Interim Finance Director role. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Ehlers Contracting Services Agreement <br />