To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with LACO Associates to Manage Two Large Planning Projects
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Director of Planning and Building to sign a professional services agreement with LACO Associates to provide senior level planner services specific to two large planning permit projects now before the department.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Applicant fees.
DISCUSSION:
The Planning & Building Department is asking for Board authorization to sign a professional service agreement with LACO Associates to manage two complex planning projects. At this time, the department does not have a Senior Planner who is available to manage these projects.
One of the most experienced Senior Planners promoted to Cannabis Supervising Planner. He was managing the following two large projects and there is not another Senior Planner who is available to take over management of the following projects:
Terra Gen Wind Generation Project: This is a high-profile project that has an accelerated timeline due to federal funding. This project includes the management of a $400,000 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) contract and related work that requires a senior-level planner.
Titlow Hill EIR: This project is a large General Plan and Zoning Amendment which allows 47 property owners to legally subdivide, after the fact. The homeowners have deposited over $200,000 with the county to pay for this project. The EIR process is currently under way. The Titlow Hill EIR requires the supervision of a senior planner.
The department is requesting approval to execute a professional services agreement with LACO Associates. This agreement is exempt from the Purchasing Policy Guidelines which require a Request for Proposals (RFP) as these projects are time sensitive and LACO As...
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