HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-96-137Revised May 31, 1996
Temp. Reso. 7364
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-96- 137
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVID M. GRIFFITH
AND ASSOCIATES, LTD. TO CONDUCT A USER FEE
STUDY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,400, PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a User Fee Study identifies all City operations where user fees are currently
charged to determine if the fees charged recover the full costs of services; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive review of the City's charges for services (user fees) has not
been performed in more than ten years and is required to ensure an adequate fee structure and user
charge policies; and
WHEREAS, the study will accomplish the following objectives: (1) identify all City operations
where user fees are currently charged to determine if the fees charged recover the full cost of service;
(2) determine the full cost, direct and indirect, of the service for which fees are charged; (3) identify
the authority for each user fee and the current level of subsidization by the City; (4) identify services
currently being performed by the City for which a charge for service or other revenue option might be
appropriate if services directly accrue to or benefit an individual(s) or group(s); (5) identify and create
revenue enhancement ideas which might be appropriate for consideration; and (6) develop a method
and policy of annually updating the City's user fees, as well as development of other revenue policies
in the interest of the City organization; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Department solicited informal proposals from qualified firms through
a Request for Proposal publicly advertised on May 3 and May 10, 1996; and
WHEREAS, two consulting firms, Vertex and David M. Griffith & Associates, Ltd., responded
to the City's Request for Proposal; and
WHEREAS, the User Fee Study Committee reviewed and evaluated the proposals; and
WHEREAS, the committee considered experience, project organization and understanding,
references, cost of services, and other intangibles in the proposals; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the City Manager and Director of Finance that David
M. Griffith & Associates, Ltd. be authorized to conduct a User Fee Study, in the amount of $33,400;
and
Revised May 31, 1996
Temp. Reso. 7364
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in the best
interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to authorize the appropriate City officials
to accept and execute an agreement with David M. Griffith and Associates, Ltd. to prepare a
comprehensive User Fee Study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being
true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this resolution upon adoption hereof.
SECTION 2: The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to accept and execute
an agreement (attached hereto as exhibit A) with David M. Griffith and Associates in the amount of
$33,400 to conduct a service cost evaluation and user fee study with an option in the future for an
alternative financing study.
SECTION 3, All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this resolutions is held
by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this resolution.
S TI N : This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
Passed this day of �t��� ,1996. 110L� a L-MVW
6fiRMAN ABRAMOWITZ
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol A. Evans
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE APPROVED
TH OLU N A TO FO
MAYOR
DIST.1:
MitclzWl S. Kraft, City Mt ey DIST. 2:
DIST. 3:
DIST. 4:
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE
• EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES TO THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this -k day of -TL)IV , 1996, and
effective immediately, by and between David M. Griffith & Associates, Ltd.
(hereinafter referred to as the "Consultant") and the City of Tamarac, State of
Florida (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the City desires a service cost evaluation be prepared to
document the cost of providing services for which service costs are, or could be
assessed; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant is staffed with personnel knowledgeable and
experienced in the requirements of developing and negotiating such service cost
• evaluations.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
1. Employment of consultant. The City agrees to engage the Consultant
and the Consultant hereby agrees to perform the services as
outlined in Attachment A. These services will include a User Fee
Study and an Alternative Financing Study, at the option of the City.
2. Time, of Performame. The services to be performed hereunder by
the Consultant shall be undertaken and completed in such sequence
as to assure their expeditious completion and best carry out the
purposes of the agreement. The project will be started within 15
days after notice by the City to proceed and a draft will be delivered
to the City within 60 days of project initiation.
3. Compensation. The City agrees to pay the Consultant a total sum of
$33,400 for Phase I (User Fee Study) of the engagement.
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If the City decides to engage the consultant for Phase II (Alternative
Financing Study) of this engagement, the fee will be $8,500. This
Phase of the Project is optional and will only be done upon notice
from the City.
4. Changes. The City may, from time to time, require changes in the
scope of the services of the Consultant to be performed hereunder.
Such changes, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the
City and the Consultant, shall be incorporated in written amendment
to this agreement.
5. Serviaes-and Materials to be Furnished by the City. The City shall
locally furnish the Consultant with all available necessary
information, data, and material pertinent to the execution of this
agreement. The City shall cooperate with the Consultant in carrying
out the work herein and shall provide adequate staff for liaison with
the Consultant and other agencies of City government.
6. Termination of Agreement for Cause. The City shall have the right to
terminate this agreement by giving written notice to the Consultant to
such termination and specifying the effective date thereof. The
Consultant shall be entitled to payment for services rendered to and
accepted by the City through the effective date of the termination.
7. Information and Reports. The Consultant shall, at such time and in
such form as the City may require, furnish such periodic reports
concerning the status of the project, such statements, certificates,
approvals and copies of proposed and executed plans and claims
and other information relative to the project as may be requested by
the City.
B. Paymeat_fa Services. The Consultant will invoice sixty percent
(60%) of the Contract amount within thirty (30) days, thirty percent
(30%) within sixty (60) days, and ten percent (10%) upon acceptance
of the final drafts. Should the City elect to have Phase II of this
engagement performed, that phase will be billed in the same
manner.
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9. Notices. Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports required by this
agreement shall be sufficient if sent by the parties in the United
States mail, postage paid, to the addresses noted below:
Mr. Robert S. Noe, Jr. Mr. Robert E. Sheets
City Manager Vice President
City of Tamarac David M. Griffith & Associates, Ltd.
7525 NW 88th Avenue 1621 Metropolitan Blvd., Suite 201
Tamarac, Florida 33321 Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(954) 724-1230 (904) 386-1101
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The City and the Consultant have executed this
agreement of the date first written above.
ATTEST:
40 Carol A. vans, City Clerk
APJID. T O
itc ell S. Kraft, `ty Attorney
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CITyjOF TAMARA , FLORIDA
Norman Abramowitz
Mayor
DAVID M. GRIFFITH & ASSOCIATES, LTD
BY: s A• CA Ei]
Robert heets
V' resident
r Robert S. Noe, Jr., COManager
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The City and the Consultant have executed th'
agreement of the date first written above. �s
DAVID M. GRIFFITH & ASSOCIATES, LTD
BY:
RoberthLets��
Vice President
ATTEST:
BY: —Kk ��
Rae E. Adams
Notary
MY COMMISSION N CC527634 EXPIRES
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