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Development Services Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 486-S0811 with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for a two year term to provide building plan review services for properties affected by the Angora Fire in South Lake Tahoe, CA on an “as requested” basis, noting this agreement contains the clause allowing a seven-day termination without cause.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: General Fund - Development Services Budget.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $80,000
Funding
Budgeted $80,000
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $80,000
Change To Net County Cost $
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: There is no increase in net County cost. The approved FY 2007-08 Development Services budget includes funding for this agreement. As this service will only be available to Angora Fire related building permit applications the department will request reimbursement from the State Office of Emergency Services.
Background: On June 24, 2007, 254 residential structures were destroyed, 75 other structures; and 35 residential structures were damaged in what became known as the Angora Fire. With the recent reductions in force experienced by Development Services and the increased workload generated by the Angora Fire related building permit applications, the department requires “as requested” building plan check services to process Angora related building permit applications. Additionally, the California Health and Safety Code Sections 17960.1 and 19837 mandate that, after specific waiting periods, the department employs a private entity on a temporary basis to perform the plan checking function if so requested by the applicant.
Beginning in 1998, the BOS authorized the department to contract with outside plan check firms. By adding this consultant specifically to provide plan review ser...
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