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Staff Report for a Resolution Approving three Consultant Services Agreements for Third Party Plan Check Services Between the City of San Leandro and 4LEAF for $35,000; AHG Architectural Services for $65,000; and TRB+Associates for $100,000.
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Construction activity in the City is currently high and is projected to continue in FY 2016-17. Third party plan check consultants assist the City in managing the work load in order to meet deadlines and provide quality customer service. Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into three Consultant Services Agreements for third party plan check services for a combined not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 in order for the Building Division of the Community Development Department to continue providing plan check services in a timely manner during this period of significant development activity.
BACKGROUND
The City of San Leandro's Building and Safety Services Division of the Community Development Department ensures minimum standards to safeguard life, limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, locations and maintenance of buildings and structures within the City through plan review, permit issuances and inspection.
The volume of construction activity, as well as the type and complexity of projects, has increased significantly since 2013. Between 2007 and 2012, the average annual construction valuation of building permit activity in the City was $62 million. Since 2013, the average annual valuation has increased to $126 million. The majority of the increase in activity is occurring in the commercial and industrial segments. Residential investment currently accounts for approximately 12% of construction value.
Third party plan check consultants assist the City during times of high activity to meet deadlines and enable the City to pro...
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