HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-188 N.C.S. 11/16/2009Resolution No. 2009-188 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RES®LUTION TO AWARD C®NTRACT AND AUTH®RIZE CITY MANAGER T®
EXECUTE A PR®F'ESSI®NAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PREPARE AN
EC®N®MIC DEVEL®PMENT STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATI®N PLAN
WHEREAS, at the City Council goal setting session on January 15, 2009, one of the
goals established by the City Council was to complete and implement an overall economic
development strategy that places priority on strengthening existing businesses and attracting .
those new businesses that add value; and,
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2009, the City issued a Request for Qualifications from
firms interested in preparing a comprehensive economic development strategy and
implementation plan for the City; and,
WHEREAS, based on evaluation of the responses by a citizen committee, those firms
which appeared to be most qualified to prepare a plan that met the City's goals and objectives.
were asked to provide detailed proposals to prepare the Plan by way of a Request for Proposal
which was issued July 9, 2009, and,
WHEREAS, the responses to the Request for Proposal were evaluated and one firm has
been selected to prepare the Plan, which will provide an economic development strategy unique
to Petaluma, as well as provide recommendations and time and cost specific implementation
measures to support and strengthen existing local businesses, attract new and complementary
businesses, and contribute to the immediate, intermediate, and long-term environmental, social,
and economic viability of the community.
N®W, THEREF®RE, BE IT RES®LVED that the City Council awards the contract to
Applied Development Economics in an amount not to exceed $145,000 and authorizes the City
Manager to execute a professional services agreement for the preparation of the Economic
Development Strategy and Implementation Plan.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Af"ppr ved to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 16`h day of November, ~ `m•
2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Flarris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Glass
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: -
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