Reso. No. _____
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE TOP-RANKED FIRM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350,000 FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION STRATEGY FOR DOWNTOWN RICHMOND
AND THE MACDONALD AVENUE CORRIDOR, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
THE PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond is committed to supporting economic development, revitalization of commercial corridors, business attraction and retention, and implementation of strategic investments that strengthen the local economy; and
WHEREAS, Downtown Richmond and the Macdonald Avenue Corridor represent important economic, cultural, and civic assets whose continued revitalization is a priority of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on September 23, 2025, the Richmond City Council established the Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force to identify revitalization priorities, coordinate community and stakeholder input, and provide recommendations regarding the future of the Macdonald Avenue Corridor; and
WHEREAS, in collaboration with the Macdonald Avenue Task Force, on February 19, 2026, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified consulting firms to prepare an Economic Revitalization Strategy for Downtown Richmond and the Macdonald Avenue Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City received six responsive proposals and convened a seven-member Selection Committee consisting of City staff, representatives of the Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force, and a representative of the Richmond business community to independently evaluate the proposals using the evaluation criteria established in the RFP; and
WHEREAS, following completion of the independent proposal evaluations, the Selection Committee determined that the three highest-ranked firms warranted additional due diligence, including consultant interviews and reference checks, before making a final recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 adopted budget includes funding for preparation of the Economic Revitalization Strategy in an amount not to exceed $350,000; and
WHEREAS, following completion of the evaluation process, it is in the best interest of the City to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with the top-ranked firm in accordance with the terms of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, completion of the Economic Revitalization Strategy will provide the City with a comprehensive implementation framework to strengthen economic activity, support business attraction and retention, identify catalytic redevelopment opportunities, and guide future investment in Downtown Richmond and the Macdonald Avenue Corridor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond hereby resolves as follows:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to complete the consultant evaluation process, including consultant interviews, reference checks and final negotiations, and to determine the top-ranked firm based on the evaluation criteria in the Request for Proposals.
Section 2. Upon completion of the evaluation process, the City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with the top-ranked firm for preparation of the Economic Revitalization Strategy for Downtown Richmond and the
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Macdonald Avenue Corridor in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000).
Section 3. Funding for the project is hereby appropriated in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 adopted budget, including any additional appropriations approved by the City Council to support completion of the project.
Section 4. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute all documents and approve non-substantive amendments necessary to implement the Professional Services Agreement, provided such actions remain within the approved project budget and are consistent with applicable law and City policy.
Section 5. The City Manager and other appropriate City officials are authorized to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
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***THE CLERK’S OFFICE WILL COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW****
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on Mmmm dd, yyyy, by the following vote:
AYES: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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County of Contra Costa : ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. _____, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on Mmmm dd, yyyy.
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond