Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Purchase of Service Agreement (RFP No. 35-2023), with Edward Holmes, Inc. dba EHI Consultants, for an affordable housing needs analysis, at a cost not to exceed $188,000, and further authorizing the Mayor to execute any other necessary amendments, addenda, or other documents related to these funds. [Dept. of Housing Advocacy and Community Development, Lanter]
Summary
Authorization to execute an Agreement with EHI Consultants, pursuant to RFP No. 35-2023, to draft a comprehensive study of housing affordability in Lexington with emphasis on the number of units needed now and in the future, at a cost of $188,000. The project will also review LFUCG’s current affordable housing documents and plans, engage key community stakeholders through the creation of a project specific website, gather data and analyze, design and issue a community survey and issue a final report including implementation strategies. Funds are Budgeted. (L0981-23) (Lanter)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, by Emilee Buttrum, 9-26-23
Risk Management: {Select Yes/No, Completed by [Official, Date]}
Fully Budgeted: Budget Adjustment in process
Account Number: 1145-160203-0001-71299
This Fiscal Year Impact: $188,000
Annual Impact: N/A
Project:
Activity:
Budget Reference:
Current Balance: Budget Adjustment in process
Body
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute a Purchase of Service Agreement, awarded pursuant to RFP No. 35-2023, with Edward Holmes, Inc. dba EHI Consultants, for an Affordable Housing Needs Analysis.
Section 2 -- That an amount, not to exceed $188,000.00 be and hereby is approved for payment to Edward Holmes, Inc. dba EHI Consultants, from account #1145-160203-71299, pursuant to the Purchase of Service Agreement, pending completion and approval of any necessary Budget amendments.
Section 3 - That the Mayor or her designee is further authorized to execute any other necessary amendments, addenda or other documents related to these funds.
Section 4 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL
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