REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 25, 2019
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
THROUGH: THOMAS MORGAN, Housing and Community Development Manager
Housing and Community Development Division
KAREN JENKS, Administrative Manager
Housing and Community Development Division
BY: ALDI DODDS, Senior Management Analyst
Housing and Community Development Division
SUBJECT
Title
Actions pertaining to the comprehensive administration of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs
1. Approve a First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Michael Baker International in the amount not to exceed $226,000 for ongoing consultant services through June 30, 2020; and
2. Approve Second Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement with Usona Development, LLC in the amount not to exceed $609,020 for ongoing consultant services through June 30, 2020;
3. Authorize the Planning and Development Department Director, or designee, to sign the amendments on behalf of the City of Fresno.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2018, the City entered into agreements with Michael Baker and Usona as consultants for the comprehensive administration of local HUD Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs. This action will provide a continuation of services at the same hourly rates through June 30, 2020. The annual cost of services for Michael Baker is $113,000 bringing the two year total to $226,000; the annual cost of services for Usona is $304,510 bringing the two year total to $609,020. The City's Housing and Community Development Division (Housing Division) recommends the retention of the consultants with expertise and experience for an additional year to continue successfully administering the HUD programs.
BACKGROUND
The City participates in the HUD CPD programs for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Partn...
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