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Planning and Building Department, Planning Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment X to Agreement 510 with ICF Environmental, Inc. for the provision of preparing environmental documents and planning consultation services for the proposed Lime Rock Valley Specific Plan, extending the term by two (2) years for a new expiration date of December 31, 2028, with no changes to the scope of work or not-to-exceed amount of $809,547.15; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any further documents determined necessary related to Agreement 510, including amendments which do not increase the amount or term of the Agreement, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Developer Funded - 100%.
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DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and County CEQA Resolution 61-87 allow the County to utilize consultants, funded by the Project applicant, to prepare complex and comprehensive CEQA documents such as Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs).
The County has had an Agreement with ICF Environmental, Inc. (ICF) since 2012 to prepare an EIR for the proposed Lime Rock Valley Specific Plan Project (LRVSP) (Agreement 510 [formerly 267-S1311 and also referred to as 007D-A-12/13-BOS]). Since the execution of the original Agreement, there have been nine (9) amendments to the Agreement to address various components including, but not limited to, changes in CEQA Guidelines, adjustments to the fee schedule, and budget increases to support the extended project schedules and additional associated work.
Proposed Amendment X to Agreement 510 will extend the term of the Agreement from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2028, with no changes to the scope of work or not-to-exceed amount. The schedule for completion of work under the Agreement has been delayed due to ongoing Development Agreement (DA) negotiations between the County and the project app...
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