HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - RRM DESIGN GROUP AGMT (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by: Vince Bertoni
August 27, 2002
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND' THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RRM DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE
URBAN DESIGN/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW SERVICES FOR ONE
YEAR (SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 -AUGUST 31, 2003)
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Building Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council to authorize the City Manager to extend the existing professional services
agreement between the City and RRM Design Group to provide urban design/architectural
review services on an as needed basis, for a one-year period beginningSeptember 1, 2002. Per
the terms of the original contract executed in May 1999, the contract is extended on an annual
basis, subject to approval of the fiscal year budget.
BACKGROUND
Since May 1999, RRM Design Group has provided urban design/architectural review services
to the City of Santa Clarita on an as -needed basis. RRM Design Group staff has evaluated and
provided input related to architectural design, urban design and landscape design for
approximately 100-110 projects annually with the goal of having new development be of high
quality design and architecturally sensitive to neighboring development and the geographic
setting.
RRM Design Group has in-house licensed architects, licensed landscape architects, and an
urban designer that have provided design/architectural services for private development and
City -initiated projects. The cost associated with hiring a full-time staff member with benefits
would cost more than hiring a consultant to provide design/architectural services to city staff.
The cost for as -needed consultant services will not exceed $60,000.00, as budgeted in Account
3120-8001 as part of the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Planning and Building Services Department
budget. City staff will administer the contract, to expire August 31, 2003, with the consultant.
Following this period, the City and consultant may mutually agree to extend the contract for
urban design/architectural services for a one-year term.
Agenda Item
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Do not extend the professional services contract with RRM Design Group.
2. Other actions as determined by Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure, in the amount of $60,000, have been budgeted in Account 3120-
8001 in Fiscal Year 2002-2003.
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