REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC for Downtown Precise Plan Consultant Services pending funding proposed as part of the FY 2021/22 and FY 2022/23 Proposed Operating Budget
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara's 2010-2035 General Plan identifies focus areas throughout the City, including the Downtown area, to promote the City's diverse economic base and meet the demand for housing that addresses job growth in the City and region.
In response to the Community's goal of revitalizing the City's historic Downtown area, the City Council approved $400,000 in the FY 2018/19 and FY 2019/20 Adopted Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget to support the preparation of a Precise Plan. From this budget, $90,000 was spent on a non-refundable deposit for an option on the acquisition of the Franklin Street Right-of-Way easement. Working closely with a community Task Force, including organizations such as Reclaiming Our Downtown and the Old Quad Resident's Association, the City commenced preparation of the Precise Plan that will provide guidance for new development within the Downtown area through policies, guidelines, and illustrations that implement the community vision and objectives for a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented destination. As part of this effort, the City engaged a consultant to assist in the preparation of the Precise Plan.
In February 2019, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Downtown Precise Plan Consultant Services, using the City's e-procurement system. On October 8, 2019, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC (WRT) to provide Downtown Precise Plan Consultant Services for an initial three-year term ending September 30, 2022 (with an option to extend the Agreement for an additional three...
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