HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 REQUEST TO EXECUTE A CONSUTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT, DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE PLANAgenda Item 12
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AGENDA REPORT City Manager
Finance Director 1JA
MEETING DATE: JUNE 3, 2014
TO: TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO
EXECUTE A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT, DOWNTOWN
COMMERCIAL CORE PLAN
SUMMARY:
The Community Development Department is requesting appropriation of additional
funds and authorization to execute a consultant services agreement for the Downtown
Commercial Core Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize the appropriation of an additional $100,000 from the
General Fund and authorize the Community Development Director to enter into a
contract with the most qualified consultant to prepare Tustin's Downtown Commercial
Core Plan (DCCP).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Overall plan preparation may be approximately $475,000 to $585,000 based on complete
and timely response submittals received for the Request for Proposal (RFP). Staff will
negotiate a final contract price with the selected consultant. In the event additional funding
is needed, CDBG funding from the next fiscal year will be requested to make up the
balance of the funds for preparation of the document.
CORRELATION TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
This project correlates to the Strategic Plan, Goal A, regarding economic and
neighborhood development. Specifically, the intent of the DCCP is to enable business
opportunities and job development and to enhance the vibrancy and the quality of life in
all neighborhoods and areas of the community. It will also meet the Mayor's Goals to
improve and facilitate economic development through business attraction and retention.
City Council Report
Downtown Commercial Core Plan
Page 2
BACKGROUND:
City staff is currently reviewing proposals for professional consultant services in
response to a RFP for professional consultant services to prepare Tustin's DCCP as
authorized by the City Council on February 4, 2014. The DCCP would ensure
implementation of coordinated development in the area and enhance customer
visitation to the commercial corridors of Old Town, First Street, and the Interstate 5
freeway interface.
On May 7, 2014, the City received five (5) proposals with costs that exceeded the
anticipated budget for the projected project. The consultant and /or consultant team
responding to the RFP are expected to have extensive experience in planning and urban
design, traffic engineering and infrastructure testing, market analysis and real estate
finance, and community outreach.
The City initially budgeted CDBG monies for the plan's preparation. Based on the
professional planning consultant bid amounts submitted, staff is requesting an additional
$100,000 General Fund appropriation. Staff is recommending that the City Council give
authorization for the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement for the
Downtown Commercial Core Plan once the selection process is complete.
Amy h, AICP
Senior Planner
Elizabeth A. Bin ck
Community Development Director