Report Prepared by: Julie Nelson, Senior Planner, Development Services Department
Title
SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement with Goodwin Consulting Group to Prepare a Fiscal Analysis to Consider the Formation of a New Community Facilities District (CFD)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of a contract with Goodwin Consulting Group for the preparation of a Fiscal Analysis to consider the formation of a new Community Facilities District for Services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the contract with Goodwin Consulting Group in the amount of $34,000 for the preparation of a Fiscal Analysis to consider the formation of a new Community Facilities District; and,
B. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 017-Development Services unencumbered, unreserved fund balance in the amount of $34,000 in 017-0804-512.17-00 Professional Services Planning Division; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the request as recommended by staff; or,
2. Deny the request; or,
3. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by Council; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in City Council motion); or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting (date and time to be specified in City Council motion).
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code, Chapter 3.04.110 - The restrictions and requirements a bidding process shall not apply to contracts involving the obtaining of professional or specialized services such as, but not limited to, services rendered by architects, attorneys, engineers, and other specialized consultants.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2022-23 Adopted Budget
DISCUSSION
CFD Annexations
Staff has been evaluating the CFD annexation process and the process for which the City assesses property annexed into the CFD. New projects are required to annex into the CFD for Se...
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