Also on the Tuesday, October 21, 2014 city council agenda is an item that would appoint John Karlshruher to the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority.
I’m not in favor of the existence of the authority. To me it is just another way for council to do things that we don’t want and then deny responsibility. I recognize that some good can come from the authority but would prefer that city council not hide behind an appointed board.
If the Karlshruher in question is the one that I am thinking about, he is eminently qualified. His company’s web site includes this statement from him: “I bring a no-nonsense approach to applying engineering principles to construction with the firm knowledge of the needs of the owner and the design professionals.”
No kidding. His reputation for competence, honesty, and straight shooting are well deserved.
On the other hand
Part of the executive session will evidently include consideration of the software piracy case that an out of town vendor has brought against the city.
Companies rarely sue their clients. It isn’t good for future business. In this case two companies have taken the unusual path of taking their client into federal court. There evidently was at least one mediation session that has failed to bring results.
The former city manager, the former chief financial officer, and the former budget chief are no longer with the city. The city is using out of town lawyers to defend itself.
This doesn’t look good for the taxpayers.
We deserve better
Brutus
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Two companies are taking the city to court? I thought it was just one software company. Can you please identify the two?
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Weidner, Inc and MFR Performance Solutions, LP
same lawsuit
Brutus
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That’s mighty nice of you. I think he will do a good job.
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facts are facts
we are lucky to have him there
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