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Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-059 approving the first amended and restated Consulting Services Agreement between the City and Strategic Government Resources (SGR) for interim Finance Director services; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
City Manager’s Office; Human Resources Department
BACKGROUND:
The Finance Director position is critical in ensuring the City’s financial compliance, operational integrity, and long-term fiscal planning. Disruptions or delays in financial oversight, reporting, and strategic decision-making can significantly affect the City’s operations and public trust.
In January 2025, the City engaged Strategic Government Resources (SGR) to provide interim financial leadership, including budget planning and preparation support, during this critical transition period. This engagement was essential to maintaining stability and operational continuity within the Finance Department.
DISCUSSION:
To ensure continued leadership, oversight, and strategic direction, the City proposes to extend its existing contract with SGR. Under this arrangement, SGR, with the oversight from the City Management, will continue to:
• Lead and manage the Finance Department
• Ensure continuity of financial operations, compliance, and reporting
• Oversee budget development, planning, and forecasting
• Provide executive-level financial decision-making support
• Collaborate with the City in developing and executing a plan for a nationwide search to fill the permanent Finance Director position
This extension is necessary to bridge the leadership gap while preserving operational consistency and mitigating risk. It also gives the City the time and flexibility to conduct a comprehensive and deliberate recruitment process for a permanent Finance Director while maintaining stability to effectively conduct audit and prepare for the budget.
Approval of the amendment to extend the contract with SGR will allow for uninterrupted financial leadership and support through the transition period until a permanent Finance Director is appointed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the extended contract will be covered by salary savings from the vacant Finance Director position. As such, there is no net fiscal impact on the City’s budget.
DISTRICT:
Citywide
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2025-059 as presented.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2025-059 with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. SGR - First Amended and Restated Consulting Services Agreement - Interim Finance Director
2. Resolution No. 2025-059
3. SGR - Consulting Services Agreement - Interim Finance Director