Subject:     AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH JONES AND STOKES ASSOCIATES

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

Approval of an amendment to a consultant agreement with Jones & Stokes Associates increasing compensation by $5,000 to $60,000; amending the scope of services to include delivery of an electronic version of the Riparian Restoration Action Plan; amending Exhibit D, Compensation, to state that the final $6,000 of compensation is to be paid upon receipt of final product; and extending the term to September 30, 2001.  All other provisions of the agreement shall remain in effect. 

 

BACKGROUND

 

The current consultant agreement with Jones & Stokes expired on March 31, 2000.

 

ANALYSIS

 

This contract amendment will extend the time period for completing the document.   Completion includes the provision of an  electronic version of the document, maps and attachments.  This will allow the City to (1) post parts of the document on the website for greater accessibility and ease of use by interested parties, (2) provide data and information for members of the public interested in conducting restoration projects, and (3) easily update the plan as needed in the future.

 

PUBLIC OUTREACH

 

Not applicable.

 

BUDGET REFERENCE

 

Fund:                                        General Fund - 001

Amount:                                   $5,000

Budget Document:                    FY 2000-01 Adopted Operating Budget, p. 588 “Rebudget of 1999-2000 Expenditure Savings”

 

COORDINATION

 

This contract amendment has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office and the Risk Manager’s Office.

 

 

JAMES R. DERRYBERRY, DIRECTOR

Planning, Building and Code Enforcement