Report Prepared by: Julie Nelson, Acting Planning Manager, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group in the Amount of $308,774 and a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with UC Village, LLC, in the Amount of $339,651.40 Relating to the Annexation of the Approximately 37.2 Acres of Land at the Southwest Corner of Bellevue and Lake Roads (UC Villages Annexation)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group, in the amount of $308,774 to perform environmental services for the annexation of approximately 37.2 acres at the southwest corner of Bellevue and Lake Roads (UC Villages Annexation) to the City of Merced and entering into a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with UC Villages, LLC, in the amount of $339,651.40 to fund the De Novo Planning Group contract and to reimburse for City staff time to manage the contract.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an Agreement for Services with De Novo Planning Group, in the amount of $308,774 to perform environmental services for the annexation of the UC Villages project to the City of Merced; and,
B. Approving a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with UC Villages, LLC, in the amount of $339,651.40 to cover the cost of the consultant contract ($308,774) and staff time ($30,877.40) for the administration of the environmental review process and contract; and,
C. Approving an increase of revenue in the amount of $308,774 to Fund 3000-Development Services, Developer Capital Fees account and appropriating the same to Fund 3000-Development Services, Professional Services account for payment to Environmental Science Associates; and,
D. Approving an increase in revenue in the amount of $30,877.40 to Fund 3000-Development Services, Cost Recovery account; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the agreements; and,
F. Authorizing the...
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