Summary
Commissioners Austin and Parkin pressed staff on whether projects could be done in-house instead of by consultants, noting in-house work could cost roughly half as much. The General Manager accepted the challenge and will bring a decision framework to committee.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential savings if more work is done in-house; staff estimated in-house delivery at roughly 50% of consultant cost for comparable projects.
Ratepayers, if cost savings are realized.
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