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Resolution to Approve Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for Consulting and Expert Witness Services Relative to Platt Convenience, Inc. v City of Ann Arbor ($75,000.00 amendment; $150,000.00 total contract)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to approve Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for Consulting and Expert Witness Services relative to Platt Convenience, Inc. v City of Ann Arbor.
To assist with the City's defense of the Platt Convenience lawsuit, the City retained Stantec Consulting Services for consulting and expert witness services because of its qualifications and experience providing similar expert services relating to stormwater rates for various municipalities across the country. Additionally, the City has worked with Stantec Consulting Services in the past with respect to its utility rates.
The City Administrator approved an initial agreement with Stantec Consulting Services for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 which has been exhausted during the intensive expert discovery period, and there is a need for additional services from Stantec relating to the City's defense of this lawsuit.
The City Attorney requests approval of Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for Consulting and Expert Witness Services Relative to Platt Convenience, Inc. v City of Ann Arbor in the amount of $75,000.00, which will result in a total contract amount of $150,000.00.
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. complies with the City of Ann Arbor's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage Ordinances.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding for these services is available in the approved FY 23 Stormwater Operations and Maintenance budget.
Staff
Prepared by: Atleen Kaur, City Attorney
Tim Wilhelm, Deputy City Attorney
Reviewed by: Marti Praschan, Chief Financial Officer
Approved...
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