The city’s Chief Procurement Officer said that the administration received new information that warranted a reconsideration of the city’s stance on the bid-rigging allegations.
The motions approved Thursday urge prosecutors to file formal charges against the mayor's chief of staff and director of intergovernmental relations.
The city was attempting to block a subpoena issued as part of the City Council's investigation into the abandoned 'smart cities' project.
The order is only temporary until the full hearing, which is scheduled for next week.
The suit comes the day after Councilwoman Helena Moreno initiated motions to hold three officials in contempt for failing to respond to subpoenas.
After missing a deadline, the Cantrell administration now plans to comply with the subpoenas.
Under a new plan, the city will prioritize finishing all roadwork currently underway, rather than rushing to spend everything by August 2023.
The city insisted on a specific equipment manufacturer for a WiFi contract. The company had previous dealings with firms and city employees at the center of the smart cities investigation.
The council passed a non-binding resolution urging the Cantrell administration to improve the program and secure a FEMA extension.
An attorney for the employee said he believed electronics were also seized from other employees as well, but couldn’t confirm.
