Council ratifies continued use of HireQuest temporary staffing to cover shortfalls

The City Council voted to ratify continuing temporary staffing services provided by HireQuest Inc., a staffing agency the city has used since August 2022.

Maria Munoz, Human Resources analyst, said HireQuest has supplied temporary administrative and manual labor workers across departments and that projected fiscal‑year spending will exceed the city's procurement threshold of $45,000. Council moved and seconded a motion to approve continued use and to ratify related purchase orders under city code; the motion passed on a voice vote with all members present signaling “aye.”

Why it matters: temporary staffing has helped departments with short‑term coverage and special projects but carries ongoing procurement and budget implications. Munoz said some temporary workers have later been hired as city employees and that current placements include highway users and the city prosecutor’s office.

Motion details and outcome are listed below in the Votes at a glance section.