SR - AGR-3375.I.2 - PLAN REVIEW FIELD INSPECTIONS BUILDING DIVISIONurrrt
AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
THRU: John W. Sibley - -
City Manager
FROM: Rick Otto, Interi
Community Dev6opmK?tDirecyor
ReviewedNerified By:
City Manager
Finance Direc or
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1. SUBJECT
A second amendment to an existing consultant services agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc., a
private consultant firm, to provide plan review and field inspection services for the Building
Division of the Community Development Department.
2. SUMMARY
One of the goals of the Community Development Department is to provide timely and exemplary
service to the community and those involved in the construction trade. The Building Division
continues to experience a temporary staffing shortage at the position of Building Inspector. This
contract amendment will continue to augment our existing staff with the use of a professional
consultant for the next several months.
3. RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to an existing
professional service contract with CSG Consultants, Inc., not to exceed an additional $20,000.00,
for a total contract amount of $110,000.00.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $20,000.00 are available in the following account of the Building
Division's budget: 100.6033.51780.00000 — Other Contractual Services. These funds are from
salary savings based on current vacancies as well as developer paid fees for plan check services.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
Goal 4. Provide outstanding public service.
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6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Economic Development Element
Goal 3.0: Encourage economic development efforts through outreach and maintenance of a
proactive business environment.
7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
There continues to be a need to utilize the services of CSG Consultants, Inc. to assist staff with
the plan review and inspection of structures for compliance with local ordinances and State laws
pertaining to the building code. This will assist staff during a busy period while the Building
Division is not fully staffed.
The funds for this first amendment are from salary savings within the Community Development
Department and developer paid fees for plan check services.
8. ATTACHMENTS
Second Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement
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