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City Council Meeting — May 21, 2002 Approval of a Professional Services Agreement Page 2 also be utilized to assist the Community Development Department staff with limited development case processing and environmental reviews. Based on a review by staff of the professional qualifications of Civic Solutions, Inc., which includes Mr. Bassi's current involvement on the annexation projects, it is recommended that a professional services contract be awarded to Civic Solutions, Inc. to continue in the preparation and processing of South Annexation Nos. 5-50 and S-51. Staffs recommendation will result in a significant cost and time savings to the City since more than one project will undertaken by the same consultant. The City is not required to solicit a separate proposal for South Annexation Nos. 5-50 and 5-51 if the City Manager has determined that significant benefits and efficiencies are realized by the City as a result of combing these projects under one consultant. The City Manager has made that determination. ALTERNATIVES: Reject staff's recommendation to continue the services of Civic Solutions, Inc., and direct Community Development Department staff to process South Annexation Nos. S-50 and 5-51 in- house with its current staffing levels. FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed contract amount is for $25,000. Funds are available in the Community Development Department's Professional Services Account (Account Number 100-6300-6301-2350). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The action to hire a consultant is exempt under Section 15306 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter and execute a standard City Professional Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $25,000 with Civic Solutions, Inc. for Professional Planning Services for South Annexation Nos. 5-50 and 5-51, and Current Planning Services for the Community Development Department. Minor changes to the City's Standard Professional Services Agreement shall be approved by the City Manager, City Attorney and Risk Manager as necessary. IEW'TEAM ONLY Attorney: N 6t 6 44V Al., Finance Director - Manager: ,4 fif401 lgd - OTHER: