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APPROVED 7-0
File#: 25-604 MEETING DATE: 7/15/2025
Subiect:
Item Submitted by Don Kennedy, Councilman; Pat Burns, Mayor; Chad Williams, Councilman -
Transparency for Taxpayers - Public Contracts
Recommended Action:
Direct staff to evaluate and develop a Contract Completion Reporting Policy, and report back to the
City Council with the policy, and twice a year thereafter with contract reports. The Contract
Completion Reporting Policy should consider all contracts $500,000 or more and include project
description, total cost, final budget summary (on/below/over budget), project schedule completion
summary, and any other applicable information.
Attachment(s):
1. Councilman Kennedy, Mayor Burns, Councilman Williams -Transparency for Taxpayers -
Public Contracts Memo
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%'\;01° City Council Meeting — Council Member Items Report
To: City Council
From: Don Kennedy, Councilman; Pat Burns, Mayor; Chad Williams,
Councilman
Date: July 15, 2025
Subject: Transparency for Taxpayers — Public Contracts
ISSUE STATEMENT
The City of Huntington Beach should implement a formal review process for contracts and final
project costs upon the completion of each capital or service project. This review would assess
overall performance and ensure alignment with the original project scope, objectives, and
budget.
End-of-project reporting can offer valuable insights into whether vendors fulfilled contract
requirements, remained within budget, and delivered anticipated value. It also provides an
opportunity to identify any pricing discrepancies, change orders, or issues encountered during
project delivery.
Establishing a consistent and transparent reporting process will enable both the public and City
leadership to evaluate project outcomes and the overall community benefit. In turn, City staff
and the City Council will be better positioned to refine contract management practices and make
more informed decisions on future agreements.
This approach promotes fiscal accountability, enhances operational performance, and supports
' stewardshipof public funds. Documentingthese
the City's ongoing commitment to responsible pu I c
evaluations also creates a historical record that contributes to institutional learning and
continuous improvement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct staff to evaluate and develop a Contract Completion Reporting Policy, and report back to
the City Council with the policy, and twice a year thereafter with contract reports. The Contract
Completion Reporting Policy should consider all contracts$500,000 or more and include project •
description, total cost, final budget summary (on/below/over budget), project schedule
completion summary, and any other applicable information.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
Not applicable
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Non Applicable-Administrative Item
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