REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: PETER MARACCINI, PE, PHD, Licensed Engineer Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Approve the First Amendment to the consultant services agreement with NBS Government Finance Group, to extend the term of the agreement to December 27, 2024, for the previously approved contract in the amount of $139,689 for the Study for Various Utility Connection and Capacity Fees. (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the First Amendment to the consultant services agreement (Agreement) with NBS Government Finance Group (Consultant) to extend the Agreement term from December 30, 2023 to December 27, 2024 for services relating to the Study for Various Utility Connection and Capacity Fees (Project); and authorize the City Manager or designee, to sign the amendment on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 27, 2022, the City entered into an Agreement with the Consultant to obtain consultant services for the Project. The Agreement is set to expire on December 30, 2023, however additional time is needed for the Consultant to complete the Project. The Department desires to extend the term of the contract to December 27, 2024.
BACKGROUND
On January 27, 2022, the City entered into an Agreement with the Consultant to update citywide water connection charges, sewer facility charges, and sewer reimbursement/credit while also developing connection fees for sewer and recycled water facilities. Separate of the citywide fees, the rendered services will also propose consolidated fees for water, sewer and recycled water facilities and a water supply, sewer capacity, and recycled water capacity development fee, exclusive to the City's Growth Area 2 as depicted in Figure IM-2 of the City's General Plan, adopted in December 2014.
The First Amendment is required to extend th...
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