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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18- Land Acquisition ServicesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: JANUARY 21, 2020 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE SECOND CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR LAND ACQUISITION SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a second amendment to the contract for land acquisition services with Teague, Nall, and Perkins, Inc. FUNDING SOURCE: Funding for this purchase is limited to the operating budgeted amount by each department in an amount not to exceed $50,000. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract was to establish third party support for acquisition of property required by the City for capital projects on an as - needed basis. These services included necessary surveying, exhibits, appraisal, negotiation, title curative, and closing support. Staff anticipated that the originally approved $100,000 fee would support up to 15 parcels depending on the complexity of the acquisition. Since the award of the contract on October 3, 2017, 10 task orders have been created for a total of $97,000 in expenses. An additional $50,000 was awarded on October 2, 2018 and nine additional task orders were created for a total of $49,500 in expenses. Staff recommends an additional $50,000 be awarded to Teague, Nall and Perkins for future land acquisition services. Staff intends to use this contract in support of capital projects with an emphasis on utility projects and other City Council supported initiatives. Staff recommends approval.