Title
Approval for the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (Jacobs) to perform a review of the City of Roswell's Engineering function in a not to exceed amount of $18,000 and approval of Budget Amendment 10015850-09-23-13 in the amount of $18,000.
Administration
Body
Item Summary:
The proposed scope of work is for Jacobs to perform an independent review of the City of Roswell's Engineering function to include the engineering organization and structure with a focus on efficiency, service delivery and the permitting review process. With increasing development and redevelopment taking place in Roswell, this study/review will analyze and offer recommendations regarding the timeliness and methodology of engineering reviews, the appropriateness of the current organizational structure as well as a review of fees charged for permitting services by other comparable cities.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On September 10, 2013 the Administration, Finance, Recreation and Parks Committee recommended placing this Item on the September 23, 2013 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Upon approval of Budget Amendment 10015850-09-23-13, $18,000 will be transferred from Operating Contingency to the Administration Department operating budget. Allocation of the $18,000 will result in a remaining balance of $237,634.17 in Operating Contingency.
Presented by:
Michael Fischer, Deputy City Administrator