REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 08/17/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT:
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Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Hicks and Hartwick to extend the term of the agreement and increase the compensation by $150,000 for a total compensation of $250,000.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider extending the term of the agreement with Hicks and Hartwick for plan check services and increase the annual amount of compensation by $150,000 for a total of $250,000 annually. The Planning and Development Department uses various consultants on a "as needed" basis to provide plan checking and inspection services to assist in meeting the demand for service. Plan checking and inspection services are paid by the City's collection of plan review and permit fees. The Department currently uses Hicks and Hartwick to provide plan check services in the Development Services Division. Plan checks include the review of tract maps, grading plans, public improvement plans and drainage studies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
a. Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Hicks and Hartwick to extend the term through June 30th, 2023 and increase the amount by $150,000.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Hicks and Hartwick for a total contract amount of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2023.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized in Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(I), which is equivalent to 10% or $25,000.
d. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to issue an annual purchase to Hicks and Hardwick in the amount of $250,000.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The Planning and Development Department is in the ...
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