What: Ordinance 2104-2026 authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a consulting contract with Byers, Minton & Associates, LLC for state government relations, waiving competitive bidding under Chapter 329 of the city code, with $60,000.00 spent from the General Fund. It was introduced as an emergency.
Votes (8/31/2026): Bankston, seconded by Day-Achauer, moved to amend the ordinance to the 30-day track (that is, remove the emergency); carried 8-1. The same movers then approved it as amended, also 8-1. Wyche voted no both times; all others present voted yes (all nine members were present).
Where it stands: approved as amended. The minutes give no reason for the amendment or for Wyche's opposition.