RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WITH BAKER-TILLY US, LLP FOR AN ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AND APPROVING AN INCREASE OF $84,000 IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria Utilities Department has a goal for fiscal year 2023-24 to initiate an organizational assessment to identify resources and staffing required to both sustain Utilities operations and prepare for the future (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, Baker-Tilly US, LLP , a consulting and public accounting firm that performs organizational assessments was determined to be uniquely qualified to conduct work for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a fiscal year 2023 -24 Utilities Department budget that included an appropriation of $100,000 for this Project; and
WHEREAS, Baker-Tilly US, LLP and the City of Santa Maria negotiated the terms of an agreement for Baker-Tilly US, LLP to complete the Project; and
WHEREAS, as the scope of work for the Project was refined, additional funding needs of $84,000 were identified.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into an Agreement for Professional Services with Baker -Tilly US, LLP for an Organizational Assessment for the City of Santa Maria Utilities Department, incorporated herein by reference; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into future extensions or amendments to the Agreement consistent with the original terms of the Agreement; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to appropriate additional funding of $84,000 in the Utilities Enterprise Funds ($21,000 each in Funds 003 Solid Waste Collections, 010 Solid Waste Disposal, 004 Wastewater, and 002 Water) for a total allowance of $184,000 for this Project; and
4. Authorize the Chief Deputy City Clerk to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning a ny changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 5th of December 2023.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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Interim City Manager