The Key West City Commission is slated to tackle some thorny issues at its meeting Tuesday.
Several potentially contentious issues will be discussed, including hiring a local non-profit agency to develop the 3.2-acre parcel in Bahama Village without competitive bidding, paying outgoing City Manager Greg Veliz more than the city allows for his unused vacation and sick leave, and adding two members to the Key West Housing Authority.
âWeâve got 19 items but lots of controversial items that have long-term impact,â said Mayor Teri Johnston about the agenda.
The affordable workforce housing development resolution for a vacant 3.2-acre parcel in Bahama Village is a departure from the normal city project process. For most capital projects, and particularly for one that is likely to cost millions of dollars, city officials would put out a request for proposals from vendors or contractors. This time, however, the city wants to eliminate the competitive bidding process and beg