With the recall of Pacific Mayor Cy Sun expected to become official on Tuesday, the City Council on Monday laid the groundwork for recovery by approving an agreement for neighboring Auburn to temporarily provide vital city services.

The interlocal agreement – which was requested by Pacific Council President Leanne Guier and approved by the Auburn City Council this past Monday – allows Pacific and Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis to negotiate on temporary clerical, public works and information technology services, as the beleaugered town begins the process of filling vacant city staff positions and putting their financial house in order.

The city is currently without the services of several key personnel, including city clerk/personnel director, city engineer and public works/community development director.

Additionally, the city is behind in it’s financial reporting, according to Guier, who said the council had not received any information since October and had not completed the year end report for 2012.

The council, which voted unanimously 6-0 to approve the agreement (with Councilmember James McMahan excused), hopes the measure will get the ball rolling on recovery.

“Based on conversations we had last week it’s not just for the positions we need filled, but also for temporary positions that will get us back on our feet faster,” Councilmember Tren Walker said. “For example, an assistant city clerk or an assistant finance person, that can come in and get us where we need to be.”

Councilmember Gary Hulsey agreed, adding the agreement will allow the city to begin work immediately.

“That gives us the opportunity to get caught up on some things,” he said.

The agreement allows Auburn to provide the services at a full-cost recovery rate, including basic salary and benefit costs and will last for no more than three years.

As of June 26, 941 registered Pacific voters had voted to recall Sun with 500 voting to retain the controversial mayor.