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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH ECOLOGICAL LAND SERVICES FOR THE SHORELINES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Council Initiative: Address quality of place issues; Improve infrastructure, water & environment
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The project involves the update of the City’s Shorelines Management Program as required by State law. This includes the review and revision of the City’s shoreline regulations and policies. The due date for the City to complete this project is June 30, 2014. Fortunately, this is a funded mandate. The State is providing $125,000 in funding for Longview to produce a new shorelines master program. The scope of work is attached.
In accordance with state law, staff selected the environmental/planning firm Ecological Land Services, Incorporated (ELS) to assist in the update.
The Shorelines Management Act requires that an extensive public outreach program be part of the update process.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
The contract amount for this project is $100,000, which will be paid by the State grant funds. The remaining $25,000 of the grant funds will be used for staff time and expenses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion authorizing the city manager to execute a contract with Ecological Land Services, Incorporated to assist the City in producing an update to the Shorelines Management Program.