HomeMy WebLinkAbout15434RESOLUTION NO. 15434
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A
COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND MULTISTUDIO,
INC, RELATING TO PROJECT 23-081A, UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE
SAME
WHEREAS, proposals for the Project No. 23-081A Unified Development Code for
Planning Department have been received and examined; and,
WHEREAS, Multistudio, Inc. has been selected to provide professional services for said
Project; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The Agreement for Professional Services dated November 27, 2023, between the City of
Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and Multistudio, Inc. of which a copy is attached
hereto and on file at the office of the City Clerk, having been approved as to form by the City
Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
Funds in the amount of $215,113 for said professional services shall be paid from the
Unified Development Code for Planning Department Project, CI2319.
SECTION 3.
The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute and deliver said Agreement on
behalf of the City of Pueblo, and the City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the City thereto and attest
same.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: November 27, 2023
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
City Clerk's Office Item # M10
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 27, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Scott Hobson, Acting Director Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND MULTISTUDIO, INC, RELATING TO
PROJECT 23-081A, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PLANNING
DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO
EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution approves an Agreement for professional services relating to Bid No.
23-081A, Unified Development Code for Planning Department.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council established the Project CI2319 and budgeted and appropriated $420,000
comprised of $195,000 in grant funds from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs
(DOLA) Energy Impact Assistance Program EIAF 9547 and $225,000 in Pueblo
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds approved in Resolution No. 15100 and
approved a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) on
October 26, 2020 by Ordinance No. 9796.
BACKGROUND:
The City solicited proposals (Bid No. 23-081A) for consultants to complete professional
services for the Unified Development Code for Planning Department. Two consulting
firms submitted proposals, and Multistudio, Inc. was selected as the most qualified to
complete the Project. The total cost to complete the three phases within the scope of
services for the Project is $215,113. The scope of services for the Project includes
three phases:
Phase 1 - Current Zoning Code, Historic Preservation Code and Subdivision Code
Assessments, totaling $58,615
Phase 2 - Preparatation of a Draft Unified Development Code, totaling $86,092
Phase 3 - Preparation of Final Unified Development Code, totaling $70,406
Total Scope of Services totals - $215,113
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The total project budget, CI2319 will be funded through the following sources:
Energy Impact Assistance Program EIAF 9547 $195,000.00
Pueblo ARPA Funds approved in Resolution No. 15100 $ 225,000.00
$ 420,000.00
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
It is anticipated that a vibrant public engagement process will be utilized in the updating
of the City codes which will include listening sessions to understand the community’s
goals and values, in-person open house events, focus group meetings, meetings with
City commissions and boards, a Project website with questionnaires, relevant
documents, videos explaining the Project. Video conferencing and other
telecommunications will also be utilized throughout the Project to aid in communication
and collaboration.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of this Resolution will result in the readvertising for proposals for this Project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 23-081A Multistudio Agmt for Unified Development Code