Consideration and Approval of Contract: Consideration and Approval of Contract: Second Amendment to Contract for Services with Sonoran Land Resources, LLC for property acquisitions necessary for the Rio de Flag Flood Control Capital Project in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
 

1. Approve Second Amendment to Contract for Services in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for property acquisitions necessary for the Rio de Flag Flood Control Capital Project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.

The City entered into a Contract for Services on October 2, 2023 with Sonoran Land Resources, LLC to help acquire property interests necessary for the Rio de Flag Flood Control Capital Project. The Contractor workload has increased as a result of changes in the Project design. As part of the Second Amendment, the Contract amount will increase from a not-to-exceed $99,500 to a not-to-exceed $150,000. Contractor has assisted in closing or placing in escrow 6 of the 16 properties assigned. The contract amount is being increased in order to close out the remaining acquisitions.

Project Name: Rio de Flag Flood Control Project
Cost: Up to an additional $50,000
Account Number Budgeted: 206-08-385-3236-0
FY Budgeted Amount: $20,851,032
Funding Source: Rio de Flag Flood Control Stormwater Capital Improvements FY 2024-25

March 5th, 2024: Council approved the first amendment to the contract

1. Approve Second Amendment (recommended)
2. Do not approve Second Amendment

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Manage watersheds and stormwater to address flooding concerns, water quality, environmental protections, and rainwater harvesting.
Increase the region's preparedness for extreme climate events.
Incorporate pedestrian access, trails, and watchable wildlife opportunities into natural watercourses when practical.
Improve mobility and access throughout the region.
Increase the availability and use of pedestrian infrastructure, including FUTS, as a critical element of a safe and livable community.

Encourage vibrancy, appropriate density, and attainability in existing neighborhoods, so that more residents live within walking distance of their daily needs. Create inclusive networks for walking and biking that are continuous, attractive, safe, comprehensive, and convenient for people of all ages.

Create 5.8 Prioritize Capital Improvement Projects that facilitate affordable housing