LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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AWARD OF CONTRACT - RFQ NO. 23-019 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council award a contract to Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. to complete an assessment and provide recommendations for a potential update or re-write of the Land Development Code (LDC). Further, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take actions necessary to negotiate, execute and administer this contract, including the renewal options for a Phase II rewrite of the LDC consistent with the Mayor’s Executive Powers as granted in the City Charter.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The primary goals of the assessment are to identify sections of the Land Development Code that can be improved by eliminating duplicative or conflicting issues and increasing the overall efficiency of the LDC.
The City’s first Zoning Ordinance was adopted on February 25, 1947. There was a comprehensive review conducted by City staff that resulted in a repeal and replacement of the LDC in its entirety adopted on March 26, 1992, and there have been many amendments to sections of the LDC over the years, but not a comprehensive assessment of its entirety since then. The most recent (minor) amendment to the LDC was done in 2022. The LDC has had many authors over the years, which is a natural result of the cycle of elected officials and community leaders throughout history.
A review of the LDC is necessary currently to develop findings and recommendations to establish a more cohesive review process for general land development and redevelopment. $100,000 has been budgeted to accomplish this task. Subsequent to staff review of the assessment, the City may then proceed with a formal update to or “re-write” of the LDC.
Following receipt of the primary work product which is the initial LDC assessment, the Consultant may be retained to provide continuing services for continued code updates and amendments. During the Continuing Services Period, this contract will allow the City to solicit proposals directly from the consultant for individual projects, tasks, and to procure needed services. However, the City reserves the right to at any time solicit separate competitive proposals for any and all projects or tasks, regardless of fee or value. Selection as a consultant does not guarantee that the consultant will be called on a regular basis during the Continuing Service Period, nor does it guarantee a minimum level of compensation with respect to volume of work or fees.
PRIOR ACTION:
On January 19, 2023, City Council adopted Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2023-004 carrying forward the funds allocated to this project.
FUNDING:
Budget: $100,000
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$100,000.00 was budgeted for Professional Services under the Planning and Zoning Division of the Development Services Department.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
6/23/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator
Sherry Morris, AICP, Development Services Director
Cynthia Cannon, AICP, Planning and Zoning Division Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Tabulation of Qualifications, RFQ 23-019
2) Selection Committee Scoring Matrix
3) Selection Committee Oral Presentations Matrix
4) Final Vendor Reference List
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