Council backs negotiated price for sale of bonds
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From Times staff reports
The City Council rejected advice from a top manager Wednesday and decided to proceed with the sale of $500 million in bonds for a new police headquarters and other buildings with a negotiated price, rather than through competitive bids.
City Administrative Officer Bill Fujioka objected, saying the city would do better financially with competitive bids. But Councilman Tony Cardenas pressed for a negotiated sale that would ensure that California firms would participate.
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