NDA Rules for Property Sales and Economic Development
Summary
Councilor Roundtree wants a formal policy on non-disclosure agreements so employees can't bind the city in secret — a response to transparency concerns, including around the data center deal.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost; the change is procedural and transparency-focused.
Residents who want open government and oversight of city dealings.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Apr 8, 2026
New code language makes clear that only the elected city council — not staff — can sign non-disclosure agreements tied to property sales or economic development deals. It's aimed at keeping the public's elected representatives in the loop on big deals like the data center.
City Council - Mar 25, 2026
After a year of public suspicion that the council was secretly using NDAs — especially around a proposed data center — council moved to require council approval before staff signs any NDA, and to do it by ordinance so the rule outlasts turnover.
City Council - Mar 11, 2026
Councilor Roundtree wants a formal policy on non-disclosure agreements so employees can't bind the city in secret — a response to transparency concerns, including around the data center deal.
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