REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Eric Parra, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Ingrid Ono, Administrative Assistant
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Approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 to add additional compensation to the Agreement between Norman A. Traub & Associates, LLC and the City of Huntington Beach for background services for the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD)
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Statement of Issue:
City Council approval is requested to pay Norman A. Traub & Associates LLC, an additional sum not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) to perform background services/investigations for hiring personnel for the HBPD.
Financial Impact:
This Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $50,000 shall be added to the original contract sum of $81,000, for a new contract amount not to exceed $131,000. There is sufficient funding to cover this expense within the current Police Department budget.
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Amendment No. 2 to Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Norman A. Traub & Associates LLC for Background Services" to provide additional funding for the background services required to hire qualified candidates for the HBPD.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
In November of 2020 the City entered into a three year agreement not to exceed $50,000 with Norman A. Traub & Associates LLC, for consulting services including background/investigative services. Due to the need for these services, Amendment No. 1 provided additional funding in the amount of $31,000. Amendment No. 2 is proposed for an additional $50,000 for a contract amount not to exceed $131,000.
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