TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: David Morrison-Director, Planning, Building & Environmental Services
REPORT BY: Barbette Ruffino, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 220141B with BPR Consulting
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 220141B with BPR Consulting increasing compensation by $80,000 for a new maximum of $150,000 per fiscal year to provide Building Official services if needed.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September 15, 2021 the County Purchasing Agent signed an agreement with BPR Consulting to provide building plan review and field inspection services. This agreement had a maximum compensation of $70,000. The Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services is requesting to increase this annual maximum to $150,000 per fiscal year to effectively manage workload and to address recent staffing shortages. The cost of the contract increase will be paid for by building permit revenues and/or salary savings.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Building Subdivision 21400-00
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
The Building Division has a goal of scheduling inspections within two business days of the request. There are times when that goal becomes extended due to illness, vacation, or training schedules. At these times, the department may opt to use an outside firm to assist with building inspections with the workload cannot be accomplished by department staff.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
The commitment of up to $150,000 annually would continue until termination. Appropriations will be budgeted accordingly in future fiscal years.
Consequences if not approved:
There would be times the Department's inspection scheduling times woul...
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