REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 11/02/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Community Services Department
SUBJECT:
Title
Professional Service Agreement with RSG Inc. for technical support and analysis related to Rent Stabilization for Mobile Home Residents.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks Council to approve a professional services agreement with RSG Inc. for research related to a Rent Stabilization program for Mobile Home Parks. RSG Inc., a consultant with specialized experience in rent stabilization, will assist staff in obtaining, documenting, and analyzing market data to pursue a study of legal findings required to enact a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance. They will also, conduct public outreach meetings with the Mobile Home Park Owners, mobile home park residents, petitioning residents, and stakeholders.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
a. Award a professional service agreement to RSG Inc. in the amount of $98,016 to provide professional services to pursue a study of legal findings required to enact a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance, and;
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve an increase up to 20% of the contract value for a total contract not to exceed $117,620.
c. Approve an appropriation not to exceed $117,620 from the General Fund 110 to the Community Services' operating budget for the agreement with RSG Inc., and;
d. Find that competitive bidding has been satisfied and pursuant to Corona Municipal Code 3.08.140 (B) No Competitive Market and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter a professional service contract with RSG Inc. to complete the scope of services highlighted herein.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
Several years ago, a few local mobile home parks were sold to new owners who implemented space rent increases shortly after the purchase. For many of Corona's mobile home residents, the rent increase created fi...
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