REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Dave Kiff, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Director of Economic Development
Subject:
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Approve and authorize execution of an Agreement with Lorraine Mendez & Associates for US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Consulting Services for a total contract amount not to exceed $120,000 through October 2022; and, authorize increase in Professional Services authority in the City Manager's Department
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Statement of Issue:
The City utilizes professional consulting services on as as-needed basis to assist with compliance activities for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Programs. The current agreement with Lorraine Mendez & Associates for these services is set to expire October 2019. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued and Lorraine Mendez & Associates was selected as the most qualified for HUD consulting services from this RFP process. Staff is requesting an approval of the Agreement for three (3) years in the amount of $40,000 for each year in an amount not to exceed $120,000 which allows for completion of current activities through October of 2022.
Financial Impact:
Services provided under this agreement are funded through the CDBG and HOME programs. There is no impact to the General Fund. Sufficient funds are available in Account 23980801.69365 ($30,000) and 24080701.69365 ($10,000) for years 2019-2020. Similar funds from CDBG and HOME programs will be used to fund subsequent years.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Lorraine Mendez & Associates for US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consulting Services" in the amount of $120,000 through October 2022; and,
B) Approve an increase in Profession...
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