Key West City Commission Special Meeting 9/3/2026 4pm

The City of Key West held a special City Commission meeting on September 3, 2026, primarily to discuss the employment contract of the city manager, Brian Barroso. The key procurement-related issue was whether to provide written notice to the city manager to reserve the city's right to modify or terminate his contract prior to its automatic renewal in January 2027. The contract, originally negotiated in early 2025, includes a two-year term with an automatic two-year renewal unless notice is given by September 9, 2026. The commission debated the implications of giving such notice, including severance obligations and contract stability. After extensive discussion, a motion to give notice to terminate the automatic renewal failed in a 3-4 vote, meaning the contract will automatically renew unless future action is taken. No new contracts, vendor selections, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting.