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STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY

Subject:Approval of an Adjustment of Fees between the City of Coalinga and Tri City Engineering, Inc. for City Engineer Services
Meeting Date:April 4, 2019
From:Marissa Trejo, City Manager
Prepared by:Pete Preciado, Public Works & Utilities Director


I.    RECOMMENDATION:

The City Manager recommends approving Appendix “A” Adjusted Fee Schedule of the Contract for City Engineer Services between the City of Coalinga and Tri City Engineering, Inc. for the purpose of providing City Engineer services.




II.    BACKGROUND:

Tri-City Engineering has been working with the City of Coalinga for over 20 years as the City Engineer and has maintained an exceptional professional relationship with staff, the community and City Councils. They provide a tremendous amount of institutional knowledge and are extremely proficient in municipal engineering services which is extremely important for a small community with little support staff.




III.   DISCUSSION:

Primary change in the proposed contract:

  1. Effective billing rate increased from $130 to $140 per hour.




IV.   ALTERNATIVES:

Do not approve the proposed contract and direct staff to seek proposals.




V.    FISCAL IMPACT:

The contract raises the hourly rate from $130 to $140. The fiscal impact will vary based on the number of hours billed. This does not impact the General Fund.


ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
Adjusted_Fee_Schedule.pdfAdjusted Fee Schedule