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Assessor's Office recommending the Board:
1) Approve the continuation of perpetual Agreement 4851 for an estimated annual cost of $16,250 with CoStar Realty Information Inc. to use when determining values of commercial property; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement 4851, including amendments that do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In accordance with Board Policy C-17, departments are required to obtain authorization from the Board of Supervisors to utilize any contract that does not have a stated contract term on an annual basis.
On May 12, 2020 (Legistar 20-0585), the Board of Supervisors approved perpetual agreement 4851 with CoStar Realty Information, Inc. for commercial valuations and analytics; they provide commercial property value information used by the Assessor when determining values of commercial property in El Dorado County.
On April 20, 2021 (Legistar 21-0499), the Board of Supervisors approved perpetual agreement 4851 with CoStar Realty Information, Inc. for commercial valuations and analytics.
The Assessor is recommending the Board authorize continued use of this agreement for FY 2022-23.
ALTERNATIVES
Costar is the only resource available when determining values of commercial property.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
The Board approved perpetual agreement 4851 with CoStar Realty Information on May 12, 2020 (Legistar #20-0585).
The Board approved perpetual agreement 4851 with CoStar Realty Information on April 20, 2021 (Legistar #21-0499).
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Recommend approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The estimated annual cost of the contract is $16,250. This amount has been budgeted as a General Fund cost for FY 2022-23.
Without CoStar Realty Information, Inc. as a resour...
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