Title
Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with 4 LEADERS, LLC for Advisory Services (Contract Total NTE $196,000.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve a Professional Services Agreement between Sue McCormick DBA 4 LEADERS, LLC and the City of Ann Arbor for Public Services and Sustainability Energy Utility (SEU) Advisory Services.
Sue McCormick will work with a group of City staff for development of the City’s Sustainability Energy Utility (SEU) and related tasks. She will also work on other projects, including support to Public Services staff for Drop-Off Station evaluation and in concluding negotiations with Ann Arbor Township for renewal of the City’s water service contract.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding for this Agreement is available in the appropriate operational and grant budgets that support the activities performed including the Office of Sustainability and Innovations Major Grant Fund (00MG) budget, the Solid Waste Fund, and the Water Supply Fund.
4 LEADERS, LLC complies with the requirements of the City’s non-discrimination and living wage ordinances.
Staff
Prepared by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Reviewed by: Michelle Landis, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, staff has a need for consulting services for development of the City’s Sustainability Energy Utility (SEU) and related tasks, as well as other Public Services projects, including evaluation of options for the City’s Drop-Off Station and in concluding negotiations with Ann Arbor Township for renew of the City’s water service contract;
Whereas, Sue McCormick d/b/a 4 Leaders, LLC is qualified to perform all of the necessary advisory tasks;
Whereas, Staff recommends entering into a Professional Services Agreement with Sue McCormick d/b/a 4 Leaders, LLC for provision of the advisory services;
Whereas, Funding for these services is available in the appropriate operational and grant budgets that support the activities performed including the Office of Sustainability and Innovations Major Grant Fund (00MG) budget, the Solid Waste Fund, and the Water Supply Fund; and
Whereas, 4 LEADERS, LLC complies with the requirements of the City’s non-discrimination and living wage ordinances;
RESOLVED, That City Council approves a Professional Services Agreement between Sue McCormick DBA 4 LEADERS, LLC and the City of Ann Arbor for Public Services and Sustainable Energy Utility Advisory Services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $196,000.00 (“Agreement”);
RESOLVED, Funding for the Agreement is available without regard to fiscal year;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign the Agreement after approval as to substance by the City Administrator and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator is authorized to take all appropriate actions to implement this resolution, including signing any necessary documents or sub- agreements, and terminating the Agreement as needed, at his discretion.