Report Prepared by: Leah Brown, Management Analyst, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Service Agreement Between the City of Merced and RSG Inc., for Affordable Housing Consulting Services for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 in an Amount not to Exceed $161,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving a Services Agreement with RSG Inc., to provide affordable housing consulting services to the City of Merced and the City's Housing Successor Agency for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26, authorizing the City Manager to make minor modifications if necessary and execute on behalf of the City.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Services Agreement between the City of Merced and RSG Inc., for affordable housing consulting services for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 in an amount not to exceed $161,000; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to make minor modifications if necessary and execute all the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions as specified by the City Council; or,
3. Deny the request; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by the Council, or,
5. Defer action until a specified date.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
City of Merced Adopted Budget and Housing Policies.
DISCUSSION
RSG Inc. has been providing services to the City and the City's Housing Successor Agency (HSA) since 2018 through the evaluation of existing resources, development strategies, disposition of Housing Successor assets, and technical knowledge regarding the State of California's complex Housing Successor Agency Regulations. Additionally, they assist City staff with coordination and preparation of the Annual Housing Successor Report to ensure the City remains in...
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