TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, Community Development Department Director
Nhung Huynh, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc. for Professional Planning Services for the Community Development Department at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $268,950. (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0056
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Civic Solutions for specialized professional planning services for the Community Development Department, at a cost not-to-exceed $268,950
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The original agreement amount was for $48,950 and prepared in a time sensitive manner given the sudden need for special services. On December 20, 2022, City Council approved Amendment No. 1 which extended the term to December 20, 2023 and increased the maximum compensation to $148,950. With continued vacancies, additional funding is required. The additional services to be rendered under Amendment No. 2 will increase the agreement amount by $120,000 for a total maximum compensation of $268,950 and extend the term of the agreement by one year. As the total maximum compensation for the agreement exceeds the City Manager's awarding authority per the City's purchasing policy, City Council approval of Amendment No. 2 is required. Sufficient funds for the additional services are available within the Department's budget in the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Division of the Community Development Department is responsible for administering the land use regulations and property development standards of every private property in the City. The Planning Division answers questions from the publi...
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