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Item No. 9 (continued) RESOLUTION NO. 9782 AWARDING BID FOR ONE STENCIL TRUCK BODY WITH PAINTING EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID EQUIPMENT (Lakeside Truck Body Co., Turlock - $18,798.04) adopted unanimously by roll call vote. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 10. Auditing services for review 1984 -85 Fiscal Year (702 -02) Report of City Manager and Director of Finance 1/21/85 In response to question Finance Director Tasseff said that the City has employed the present auditor, C. G. Uhlenberg and Company for more than 25 years and has experienced no problems, noting that some Council members had suggested that it might be desirable to consider changing auditors from time to time. Mr. Tasseff noted that there are two opposing philosophies with regard to retention of auditors, one being that different firms might offer different views and the other that it is desirable to retain an auditor who is doing a good job and is very familiar with the particular operation. He pointed out that very large firms, including cities, seldom change auditors because of the value of the knowledge auditors develop about the operation over the years. Robert Barsanti, C. H. Uhlenberg and Company, 647 Veterans Boulevard, stated that the firm rotates personnel in order to obtain different views and that the representative visits different City offices, noting that a financial audit is involved. Discussion followed and Mr. Tasseff replied to questions regarding the late reporting and computer problems experienced by the City in the recent past; the time required by the auditor to provide his report; and the nature of the present contract and fee arrangement. M /S: Stangel /Rhodes to accept the agreement as presented retaining C. G. Uhlenberg and Company as auditor for the 1984 -85 year. ADDITION TO MOTION: At the request of Councilman Chandler, Councilman Stangel, with the consent of his second, added to the motion that in order to make C. G. Uhlenberg aware of the desire of Council for timeliness in their report, that the proposed $500.00 increase in the $21,000 fee be made payable contingent upon delivery of the report by October 20, 1985. Discussion continued and City Attorney Schricker stated that a resolution could be adopted this evening implementing the motion, or appropriate documents can be placed on the Consent Calendar at a later date, including automatic renewal and recognizing that amendments will be required from time to time. Jeff Ira, Audit Manager, C. G. Uhlenberg, reported dates audit material received from the City, stating that the Management Letter has not been completed and has been awaiting completion of work on the Parking Audit and the SBSA Audit, but that he expects it to be ready next week. Reg.Mtg. 1/21/85 Page 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 243