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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14032 RESOLUTION NO. 14032 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $121,800 BETWEEN PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND EES CONSULTING, INC., A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. th The Agreement for professional services dated August 13, 2018, between Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation and EES Consulting, Inc. a Washington Corporation, a copy of which is attached Hereto (”Agreement”) have been approved as to form by the city attorney is hereby approved. The President of the City Council is authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement in the name of the City and the Acting City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED August 13, 2018 BY: Ed Brown MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ACTING CITY CLERK City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-4 Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 13, 2018 TO: Council President Christopher A. Nicoll and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk FROM: John Vigil, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $121,800 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND EES CONSULTING INC., A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT SUMMARY: Attached is a Resolution approving an agreement for professional services to perform a feasibility study to evaluate the legal, technical, and financial requirements necessary for the City of Pueblo to assume control of the electric utility services within the City currently provided by Black Hills Energy. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Passed Resolution No. 13790 on September 25, 2017. BACKGROUND: On September 25, 2017, by Resolution No. 13790, the Pueblo City Council declared the City of Pueblo’s intent to terminate its Franchise Agreement with Black Hills on August 11, 2020, and to create a municipal utility, if a due diligence feasibility study showed that municipalization was an economically viable option. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Approximately $121,800 BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Electric Utility Commission recommends accepting the agreement. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: The agreement was offered after EES Consulting was selected via an RFQ. ALTERNATIVES: If City Council does not approve this ordinance, A consulting firm will not be engaged to conduct a feasibility study exploring the City’s electricity provider options other than an Investor owned utility. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this resolution Attachments: Attached is a sample of the agreement cost estimate, and rate sheet.