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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION OCTOBER 16, 2006 TITLE: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT FOR BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES WITH VCA CODE GROUP, INC APPROVED D As Recommended D As Amended D Ordinance on 1" Reading D Ordinance on 2"' Reading D Implementing Resolution D Set Public Hearing For Ma~ CITY MANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an amendment to the agreement with VCA Code Group, Inc. for construction inspection services in an amount not to exceed $230,000. DISCUSSION Over the past several years, the City has utilized contracted inspection services to address periodic peaks in service demands, as well as work backlogs due to vacancies among the various building inspection positions. In October 2005, City Council approved an agreement with VCA Code Group, Inc. for $50,000 to provide building inspection services while a vacant inspector position was being filled. In April 2006, City Council approved an amendment to this agreement increasing the total contract amount to $150,000 when additional vacancies occurred. Currently, there are two vacant inspector positions, with recruitment expected to take several months. The subject amendment would increase this agreement by $80,000 in order to provide contracted inspectors during the recruitment period. This contract amendment will also provide coverage during the fall and winter holiday season, when staffing shortages typically occur. Additionally, the amendment would extend the contract effective date through June 2007, at the same hourly rate of $48 to $58 per hour, depending on the qualifications of the individual inspector. Currently, the contractor is successfully meeting the City's needs for qualified building inspectors. 25C-1