Council approves consulting contract amendment after debate; city attorney clarifies role of 'approval as to form' Council approved a first amendment to a district consulting contract that raises cumulative payments near $110,000, prompting questions about deliverables and budget sources. The city attorney explained that 'approved as to form' confirms legal sufficiency but does not substitute for council approval of contracts above statutory thresholds; a closed-session disclosure later confirmed prior legal advice requiring council authorization for similar agreements.

Fresno City Council's recent approval of a $110K consulting contract has sparked a heated debate over oversight and funding, leaving many questions unanswered.

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