City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 7, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2022-14 - Amendment with CSG Consulting
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-14, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a $205,000 Amendment with CSG Consulting to include Building Official duties under their Agreement for Building Plan Review and Inspection Services, and extend the term of their consulting services agreement to December 31, 2024.
BACKGROUND
CSG Consulting has provided building plan review and building inspection services to the City for quite some time and their current agreement was executed on October 17, 2016. With adjustments in personnel in the Community Development Department, City Staff asked CSG Consulting to provide a proposal for CSG staff to perform Building Official and Building Technician services.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
CSG Consulting’s January 21, 2022 proposal letter is attached to the staff report as part of the Contract Amendment. Their staff will perform their duties during designated office hours at City Hall.
City staff reviewed their proposal and recommends that the City Council approve the Contract Amendment.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
AGENDA
ITEM
15 Explain: Using a consultant to support the City Building Department ensures new construction and remodel permits comply with current building and life safety codes.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Mission.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to insure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision explanation above.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Direct staff to seek additional proposals for this work.
2. Do not authorize the use of a consultant to provide Building Official services.
3. Amend or modify staff recommendation.
BUDGET IMPACT
CSG’s services under this contract will be funded by building permit fees collected as part of building plan and inspection services; and as a result, there will be minimal impact to the budget. It is important to stress that the $205,000 is an estimate for work through December 2024, and will be billed on an hourly rate.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-14, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a $205,000 Amendment with CSG Consulting to include Building Official duties under their Agreement for Building Plan Review and Inspection Services, and extend the term of their consulting services agreement to December 31, 2024.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2022-14
2. Contract Amendment with CSG Consultants