REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 20, 2018
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK AICP, Director
Development and Resource Management Department
THROUGH: KELLI FURTADO, Assistant Director
Development and Resource Management Department
BY: THOMAS MORGAN, Housing & Community Development Manager
Development and Resource Management Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the comprehensive administration of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs
1. Approve Consulting Services Agreements with Michael Baker International in the amount of $113,000
2. Approve Consulting Services Agreements with Usona Development, LLC in the amount of $304,510
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Consulting Services Agreements between the City of Fresno (City) and 1) Michael Baker International (Michael Baker) and 2) Usona Development, LLC, (Usona) effective October 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, with awards for up to four additional years based on contractor performance and availability of funding, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all implementing documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Due to staffing capacity, the City issued a Response for Proposals (RFP) for the comprehensive administration of local HUD Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs. On July 27, 2018, two proposals were received from Michael Baker and Usona. Staff is recommending that both firms are awarded agreements based on the expertise of each firm.
BACKGROUND
The City participates in the HUD CPD programs for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Partnership Program (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA). The City receives an annual allocation of approximately $11,000,000.
The City's Development and Resource Management (DARM) Department recommends the retention of a consultant with expertise and expe...
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