Title
Approval of resolutions selecting Community Development Partners for administrative services and GRW Engineers for engineering services for upcoming 2020 CDBG grant
Body
SUMMARY: A public hearing was held prior to the meeting on December 10. While other projects may be suggested, City Staff has been looking at a potential CDBG application for a sewer rehabilitation project.
Requests for Qualifications for administrative services and engineering services were issued via mail to capable firms. The only responses received were from Community Development Partners, LLC for administrative services and GRW Engineers for engineering services. Since both firms are familiar with the project, it is recommended that they be utilized to assist in the preparation of the grant application. There will be no charge for their services in the application; however, if the project is funded, they would be asked to submit a contract for their services for approval by Council.
The maximum grant available is $600,000. An additional $30,000 would be available for being Three Star compliant. The minimum match required is 14% with an adjustment of 4% for being Three Star compliant, thus adjusting the minimum match to 10%. The total grant value would be $630,000, with the City being responsible for $63,000 if maximum amounts were requested.
If Council decides to proceed with an application, resolutions must be passed for approval of the selection of the administrator and engineering services.
BUDGET ACCOUNT:
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve resolutions for 2020 CDBG application