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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 169 1998 TO: Honorable Mayor and City ouncil APPROVAL: Henry Garcia, City Managii , 1, FROM: avi Oamo Community D elo ent Director SUBJECT: Amendment to Consulting Contract with David Leonard Associates for Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for Inland Composting and Recycling DATE: June 2, 1998 BACKGROUND: On April 7, 1998, the City Council approved a consulting contract with David Leonard Associates, in the amount of $98,140 for the preparation of an environmental impact report for the Inland Composting and Organic Recycling project. The contract has been executed and the consultant is proceeding with the environmental work. On May 13, 1998, the consultant submitted an itemized cost estimate to the City of Colton Planning Division, outlining additional environmental studies that are being required by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. The additional work will cost between $8,900 and $14,400 (see attachment). DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services has advised the consultant, David Leonard Associates, that the Environmental Impact Report for Inland Composting and Organic Recycling must include studies of some animal and plant species that may be habitating the project site. To exclude these studies would render the Environmental Impact Report incomplete, and not defensible, if challenged. ALTERNATIVES: To not approve the amendment to the consulting contract with David Leonard Associates. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No impact to the City's General Fund. All costs associated with the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report are the sole responsibility of the project proponent, Mr. Jim Sullivan. Incremental payments will be paid into an account Mr. Sullivan has with the City. The City will then issue progress payments to the consultant, according to the contract agreement. 00. �- Directornt - Item # 10