REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 5, 2015
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Development and Resource Management Department
SUBJECT
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Approve a consultant agreement in the amount of $98,208 to NexLevel Information Technology, Inc. to assist in completing a needs assessment study and to manage the solicitation process for an Enterprise Land Management, Planning and Permitting system; and authorize Director of Development and Resource Management Department or her designee to sign on behalf of the City.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a consultant agreement in the amount of $98,208 to NexLevel Information Technology for professional consultant services and authorize the Director, or his designee, to sign and execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In June 2014, the Business Friendly Fresno Task Force delivered its final report to the City Council. In addition to recommendations related to efficiencies and customer service, the Task Force recommended a thorough and independent review of the City's current land management, planning and permitting system. In the adopted 2014-15 Annual Budget, the City Council appropriated $100,000 for this review.
In the fall of 2014, the City issued a Request for Proposals ("RFP") to evaluate the City's current land management, planning and permitting system; to make recommendations for improvements; and to draft a scope of services for an improved system. Six proposals were received. After thorough review of the proposals by a six-member committee including interviews and reference checks, the committee recommends that the City Council contract with NexLevel Information Technology, Inc.
BACKGROUND
In June 2014, the Business Friendly Fresno Task Force delivered its final report to the City Council. In addition to recommendations related to efficiencies and customer service, the Task Force recommended a thorough and indepen...
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