By ROD ZOOK
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council is set to approve a study that would make a full assessment of the Public Works and Parks and Facilities departments when they meet on Tuesday.
The study comes at the request of the council following a city strategic planning meeting in February. The city sent out requests for proposals but received only two. The council will seek approval of the study by Raftelis Group at a cost of $85,000. The bid was easily the highest but Human Resources Director Tom Sanders feels the city will get a better study.
The study will cover a staff analysis and organizational review of the departments including policies, management, and accountability systems. The study will be used to determine where gaps may exist in the city’s delivery of services. The study could also make recommendations as to where to streamline operations, and possibly reallocate personnel.
The group will engage the departments, and overlook existing operations and then assess their findings before making a full report to the council.
The study is expected to run through the summer and should be ready to present to the council sometime in September.
The matter is a part of Tuesday’s council meeting starting at 9 a.m. at the Hutchinson city offices.