Report Prepared by: Julie Nelson, Acting Planning Manager, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Services with Dudek for Environmental Services and a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with Gardner Ranch 2, LLC and Gardner Commercial LP, Relating to the Annexation of the Approximately 70 Acres of Land at the Northeast Corner of Yosemite Avenue and Gardner Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement for services with Dudek, in the amount of $202,820 to perform environmental services for the annexation of approximately 70 acres at the northeast corner of Yosemite Avenue and Gardner Avenue to the City of Merced and entering into a deposit and reimbursement agreement with Gardner Ranch 2, LLC and Gardner Commercial, LP, in the amount of $223,102 to fund the Dudek 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 Dudek, in the amount of $202,820 to perform environmental services for the annexation of the University Vista project to the City of Merced; and,
B. Approving a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with Gardner Ranch 2, LLC, and Gardner Commercial LP, in the amount of $223,102 to cover the cost of the consultant contract ($202,820) and staff time ($20,282) for the administration of the environmental review process and contract; and,
C. Approving an increase of revenue in the amount of $208,820 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 $20,282 to Fund 3000-Development Services, Cost Recovery account; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the agreements.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approving the Services and Reimbursement Agreements as recom...
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