Section 1.43.007 (D) of the Independence City Code requires that "The Management Analyst shall audit all proposed City contracts anticipated to cost in excess of
$2,000,000.00 or scheduled to be in effect for more than 12 months and anticipated to cost in excess of $500,000.00 prior to the proposed contracts being submitted to the City Council." As this position is currently vacant, there is no one to perform this duty.
The City Council postponed the vote on January 3rd for approval of the 40 Highway Complete Streets Project (No. 111802). This contract totals $2,283,273.90, thus requiring the City Management Analyst to review.
Calvin Holst retired from the City of Independence after nearly four decades of service. His expertise in budget, finance, and procurement provide a qualified background to objectively review this contract for the City Council.