REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 26, 2017
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, Director
Development and Resource Management Department
BY: KELLI FURTADO, Assistant Director
Development and Resource Management Department
SUBJECT:
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Second Amendment to the existing consulting services agreement with Usona Development, LLC. for $28,800, and an extension of time to June 30, 2017 for technical assistance pertaining to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the existing consulting services agreement with Usona Development, LLC. for $28,800, and an extension of time to June 30, 2017.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 30, 2015 the City entered into an agreement ($49,999) with Usona Development, LLC (Usona) for services providing technical assistance in federal grants management including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and the Office of Healthy Homes Lead Control (OHHLC) programs. On December 17, 2015 the First Amendment ($21,200) to the Usona agreement extended the contract through December 31, 2016 and included several on-site visits as well as technical assistance as requested by City staff. The proposed Second Amendment totals $28,800, resulting in a total for the original contract and both First and Second Amendments equaling up to $99,999.
BACKGROUND
In May of 2015, a need for technical assistance in HUD specific grants management was identified. The need was identified through an assessment of staff turnover, shortages, a lack of technical experience and capacity as well as concerns over the monitoring and timely use of various HUD funds. In June of 2015 the City entered into an agreement with Usona to provide technical expertise in federal grants management a...
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