STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
CC 10
1/27/2026
TN
Date: January 27, 2026
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From: Patti Garibay, Director - Community Development
Nicole Jones, Senior Analyst – Community Development
Subject: Professional Services Agreement for Assessment District Administration and Support Services to Harris and Associates
Recommendation:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates for Assessment District Administration and Support Services for an initial five-year term, with one optional one-year extension, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the first year.
Annual compensation for each subsequent year shall increase by no more than five percent (5%) based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with an additional five percent (5%) contingency available annually to accommodate potential increases in development activity and associated district annexations.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
G.C. Section 84308: No
Fiscal Impact:
$150,000 for the first year (February 2026-January 2027). Annual compensation for each subsequent year shall increase by no more than five percent (5%) based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with an additional five percent (5%) contingency available annually to accommodate potential increases in development activity and associated district annexations.
Sufficient funds for February-June 2026 are available in 42026000.5710, 42126000.5710, 42226000.5710, and 42326000.5710. Funding for future years will be allocated during the budget process.
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Background:
On December 5, 2025, City conducted a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) for a qualified consultant with experience in assessment district administration to provide consulting and support services. Two proposals were received with Harris & Associates being selected to be awarded the contract based on the final scoring from a committee consisting of staff from the Community Development and Finance Departments.
Attachment:
Professional Services Agreement for Assessment District Administration and Support Services_Harris and Associates_2026