Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on August 15, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract with AKRF, Inc. for Progress for Planning Analysis Services for the Mount Vernon Comprehensive Plan - (AKRF, Inc. will be compensated $79,500.00 for its services and contract fees shall be paid from the Department of Planning and Community Development Contracted Outside Services budget line A8020.405), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH AKRF, INC. FOR
PROGRESS FOR PLANNING ANALYSIS SERVICES
FOR THE MOUNT VERNON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Whereas, by letter dated August 6, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Planning & Community Development has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to execute separate contracts with AKRF, Inc. for Progress to provide planning analysis services for the Mount Vernon Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon seeks to develop a Comprehensive Plan to guide future growth and development, addressing critical areas such as housing, economic development, urban design, open space and parks, traffic, climate change and resilience, air quality, zoning, and public policy; and
Whereas, AKRF, Inc. for Progress has been identified as a qualified consultant to provide planning analysis services essential for completing the Mount Vernon Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the service contract fees for these consultants will be paid using funds from the Department of Planning and Community Development Contracted Outside Services budget line A8020.405; and
Whereas, the Department of Planning and Community Development will collaborate with the consultants to manage the day-to-day operations and implementation of the study; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The Mayor is authorized to execute separate contracts with AKRF, Inc. for Progress to provide planning analysis services for the Mount Vernon Comprehensive Plan.
Section 2. Compensation: AKRF, Inc. will be compensated $79,500.00 for its services.
Section 3. Funding Source. The service contract fees shall be paid from the Department of Planning and Community Development Contracted Outside Services budget line A8020.405.
Section 4. Responsibilities. The Department of Planning and Community Development will oversee the study's management and implementation, working with the consultants.
Section 5. Definitions.
• Comprehensive Plan: A strategic framework to guide the city’s long-term growth and development.
• Planning Analysis Services: Professional services involving data collection, synthesis, and development of recommendations on various aspects of urban planning.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.