Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Building and Zoning Services to modify the professional services contract with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (“Consultant”) for the Zoning Code and Map Update project, now known as the Zone In Initiative, for the purpose of adding funding to the existing contract.
The contract was extended to May of 2028 by Ordinance Number 0837-2026. No funding was added at that time. It is necessary to add funding now so that the Consultant can continue to provide guidance and insight for the Zone In Initiative through completion of Phase Two and advise on other essential revisions to the current Zoning Code and the 2024 Zoning Code throughout the duration of the project.
The objective of the Zone In Initiative is to conduct a comprehensive analysis and update of the current Zoning Code and Zoning Map, in a phased progression across the City, to ensure more user friendly and efficient procedures for permitting and administration of the Zoning Code and amendments to the Digital Zoning map. An updated Zoning Code is an important tool in proactively managing growth.
The Zone In Initiative has always been expected to extend over multiple years under the expert guidance of the Consultant, therefore, it would be impractical to put the continuation of this project out for another professional service request for proposal process. The funds needed for this modification are based on the negotiated costs of the professional services needed for overhauling the City’s extensive Zoning Code.
The team at Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. has been instrumental in assisting the City with the monumental task of comprehensively updating the Zoning Code. The Consultant will continue having weekly meetings with the City Zone In Project Team and will also work closely with other consultants on community outreach and engagement; will participate in regular organizational and strategy meetings and meetings with the public and City leadershi...
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