Westlake City Council Special Meeting: City Manager Contract

• •The City Council will vote on a professional services agreement with Local Government Consultant Group, LLC (LGCG) to provide City Manager services.
• •The agreement designates Howard Brown as the specific individual to perform the duties of City Manager.
• •The proposed annual fee for these services is $265,000, payable in monthly installments.
• •The contract term for the initial fee period runs from the commencement date through April 28, 2027.
• •The City Manager is required to be available on a full-time basis.
• •The agreement is subject to an annual performance evaluation by the City Council.
• •The City retains the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice if Howard Brown dies or becomes permanently disabled.
• •The City Manager is permitted to engage in outside professional activities like teaching or consulting, provided they do not conflict with city duties.
• •The meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM at The Lodge at Westlake Adventure Park.
• •Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

The City Council is deciding on the appointment and compensation of the City Manager, the official responsible for the daily operations of the city government, at an annual cost of $265,000.

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.