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( 18) Contract Approval of Award of Contract to Duni Financial Services, Inc. (MFS) to Provide 1915 Act Assessment District, Community Facilities District and Landscape and Lighting District Administration Services for a One Year Fired Fee of $32,010.00. Motion by Councilmember Cisneros, seconded by Councilmember Rios, to approve and accept the Consent Calendar with changes indicated carried. Unanimous Vote. ITEM DISCUSSION: Item 10: Fleming Park Councilmember Sandoval questioned the City's plans for use of this park on July 4 and wondered if it was prudent to allow a private interest to use the park on this national day of celebration. Parks, Recreation and Human Services Direction Herron replied that traditionally this organization has asked to use the park for a religious event/picnic. They use the band shell and one side of the park and arrays invite the public. Mr. Herron informed that there were no City plans for July 4th4 rather, the City focuses on the City's Birthday celebration, later in July. Motion by Councilmember Beltran, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, to approve the application for use of Fleming Park on July 4 carried. Unanimous wrote. Item 18: Contr ct Councilmember Bennett asked about the contract length and fee. Finance Director Acevedo explained that while the contract is for thirty years, the fee is for one year and it is renewable each year and the item goes before the City Council. Councilmember Sandoval asked for description of the contract. Finance Director Acevedo .stated the City has assessment districts, five community facilities districts and landscape and lighting districts which have a common bond requiring a per parcel charge, approved by the owners for contract or service. The firm does engineering administration and one of its functions is to confer with the county and apply for the per parcel costs. Councilmember Sandoval asked if this job could be accomplished by using City staff. Finance Director Acevedo stated that this job was very specialized and that it was in the City's best interest to go with the consultant. Councilmember Bennett asked if there were any savings and Mr. Acevedo replied that approximately $15,000 would be realized by consolidating and requiring the services of one consultant. 'lotion by Councilmember Bennett, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to approve staff recommendation on Item 18 carried. Unanimous vote. 0 a