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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TCCG TECH COAST CONSULTING GROUP LLC TO PREPARE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
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DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ PLANNING DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: DANIEL INLOES, ACTING PRINCIPAL PLANNER / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: DANIEL INLOES, AICP, ACTING PRINCIPAL PLANNER / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR, (714) 754-5088
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an agreement with TCCG Tech Coast Consulting Group LLC (TCCG), for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 for the term of one year with an additional four one-year renewal options, in substantially the form as attached, and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to approve future amendments to the agreement with TCCG including potential increases in compensation so long as such amendments are within the annual budget.
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BACKGROUND:
As the market has become more competitive and the economic landscape less predictable, revenue sources for local governments have become more limited and complex over time. Within this context over the last several years, the City has begun to take a more proactive and innovative approach to cultivating a thriving local economy including creating new revenue sources and increase existing revenue sources to fund the wide variety of infrastructure and community services Costa Mesa residents and businesses expect. With finite resources, a built-out City, and an infinite number of potential opportunities and actions, identifying a clear vision for economic prosperity is paramount. Just like a sports team needs a playbook to act decisively and quickly, Economic Development Strategic Plan will establish a clear vision, strategy, and action items to ensure Costa Mesa continues to thrive economic...
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