0-Council Memo (9-15-2025)
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Adam Flaherty, City Administrator/Finance Director
Sabrina Hille, Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources
DATE: September 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Fire & Emergency Services Department – Interim Staffing
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On Monday, City Council and staff will continue the conversation of transition planning for the Fire & Emergency Services
Department. A brief outline has been developed below to give some background information and to provide structure for the
meeting.
Emergency Services Director
With guidance from his medical team, Emergency Services Director Rausch retired from the City in August to address personal
matters and to focus on his health and recovery.
Interim Position
During an August 11 special meeting of the City Council, staff was tasked to provide additional information on an Interim
staffing resource. Over the next few weeks, City staff were engaged in conversations with peers, consultants, fire service
professionals, and more to identify people and resources to fill the interim position. Staff also developed goals and objectives
for the interim position to ensure that planning and development continue with the goal of the Fire and Emergency Services
Department being operational in 2027.
At a September 8 special meeting of the City Council, staff presented an outline of goals and objectives for the interim position
and offered a recommendation for a candidate to be considered for this position. The City Council scheduled this meeting to
meet the candidate.
Interim Candidate
Mr. Michael Scott will be present at this meeting to introduce himself to the City Council, outline his past work experience and
his qualifications that make him the recommended candidate for this position. Mr. Scott will update the City Council on the
legwork he has conducted thus far to learn about the City and review his approach to moving the City forward with
development of the department.
Materials Attached for Discussion
1) Resume for Michael Scott
2) Proposal from Michael Scott (Consulting Services)
3) Proposal from Citygate Associates, LLC (Assistance with Implementation Plan)
A consulting services agreement is under development and review by the City Attorney and will be available at this meeting
should the City Council determine to move forward.