To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR CDBG CONSULTING SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $53,475, USING FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 HUD ENTITLEMENT FUNDS, FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed agreement with Michael Baker International provides for the continued administration of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The City's CDBG Program has been managed by Michael Baker International (formerly Pacific Municipal Consultants) since 2013. The CDBG Program provides federal funding for projects and services that benefit low- and moderate-income persons, seniors, and individuals with disabilities in the community. The City's CDBG-funded programs include the Mobility Access/Emergency Repair Program (grants to homeowners for emergency repairs and ADA access improvements) and the Public Service Agency Funding Program. Additionally, CDBG monies have provided funding for various City capital projects and will in part be used for the ongoing Curb Ramps Improvement Project. The contract amount is $62,250 and is funded by the City's FY 2022-23 entitlement from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
BACKGROUND
The City is currently contracting with Michael Baker International for the administration of its Community Development Block Grant Program. The most recent agreement with MBI expired on June 30, 2022. Staff reached out to two companies that were believed to provide comparable services in order to determine whether the services provided by MBI were in line with the market. One of the companies did not submit a proposal because it does not provide the comprehensive services that the City receives from MBI. The second company did not respond to multiple inquiries.
In order to maintain continuity of consulting services, staff is recomm...
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