Ordinance June 23, 2026

The Lawrence City Council's Intergovernmental Relations Committee met on June 23, 2026, discussing several community and municipal matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the introduction and favorable recommendation of the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program, which enables commercial property owners to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements through property tax assessments. The program aims to support job creation, business retention, and environmental benefits, with local interest already expressed by property owners. Additionally, the committee reviewed and recommended ordinances related to renaming the personnel department to the Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the creation of a Deputy Director position to support the city's workforce management. Other agenda items involved naming parks, approving handicap parking requests, and event permits, but no direct contract awards or capital project bids were reported. Motions to send key items to the full council with favorable recommendations were passed, pending city attorney review where applicable.