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Staff Report for a City of San Leandro City Council Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Consultant Services Agreement for Third Party Plan Check Services Between the City of San Leandro and TRB+Associates (to increase the contract by $80,500 for an amount not to exceed $268,000)
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Construction activity in the City continues to be high and is projected to continue for at least the next year. 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 approve Amendment No. 2 to the Contractual Services Agreement with TRB+Associates to increase the contract amount by $80,500 and authorize the City Manager to execute this amendment for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $268,000. Amendment No. 2 will enable the City's Building and Safety Services Division to continue providing plan check services in a timely manner, provide certified access specialist (CASp) services as required by State law and to supplement current staffing during this period of significant development and permit activity.
BACKGROUND
The City of San Leandro's Building and Safety Services Division (Building) 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 inspections.
Third party plan check consultants assist the City during times of high activity to meet deadlines and enable the City to provide quality customer service. The FY 2018-19 Budget included $200,000 for Third Party Plan Check consultants: $150,000 for TRB+Associates and $50,000 for 4LEAF. When the City Council approved both contracts in June 2018, it granted the City Manager the au...
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