Title
Adopt City Council Resolution Approving Contract Amendment with Metropolitan Planning Group DBA M-Group for Adjunct Planning Services for Multiple Planning Projects and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Amendment (Amount Not to Exceed $55,068.50)
Summary
The City entered into a $25,000 contract with M-Group on November 16, 2020 for planning and development consulting services as a result of last years staffing shortages. Contract projects included the Parents and Friends (PFI)- Cypress Street residential structures, the Caltrans ADA project, and the Dollar General Design Review. The planning process for both PFI and Caltrans required more time than originally allocated. The PFI project increases were related to report preparation and presentation for an increased amount of $1,535.00. Cost increases for the Caltrans project were attributed to report preparation, presentation, work on the appeal report, and close out costs in the amount of $7,387.50.
On January 11, 2021, by adopting Resolution 4349-2021, the City Council approved a 1st Amendment to that contract to supplement the scope of work and increase the compensation amount to $46,146. City and Consultant desire to amend the contract to further augment the scope of work, increase the total compensation by $8,922.50 for a total Not to Exceed Amount of $55,068.50. This sum exceeds the original contract amount by 120% and must have City Council approval. The project applicant(s) have agreed to pay the full amount associated with the contract change through Developer Deposit Accounts.