TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: David Morrison - Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services
REPORT BY: Adriana Franco-Ramos, Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 200066B with CSG
Consultants, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 200066B with CSG Consultants, Inc. to extend the terms of the agreement to June 30, 2023, with an automatic renewal for no more than two (2) additional years, to assist with the review of building plans for code compliance.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In July 2019 the County entered into an agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. to assist with review of building plans for code compliance at a total of $65,000 per fiscal year. This agreement was amended in November 2019 to increase the annual maximum to $185,000 per fiscal year to effectively manage workload and to address an increase in permit activity. This agreement was amended again in May 2021 to increase the annual maximum to $215,000 per fiscal year. This agreement is set to expire on June 30, 2022 and the Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services would like to extend the terms of the agreement for three additional years with no increase in annual maximum compensation.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Budgeted in Building Division 21400-00
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
The Building Department has established a four week initial plan check review time as one of it's performance targets. To meet this goal, the Chief Building Official may opt to use an outside plan review firm when the workload cannot be accomplished by department staff. The Building Division currently has one vacancy in the plans examiner position. Th...
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