Explanation
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, to extend the contract end date from May 8, 2026 to May 8, 2028 with an option to extend for an additional twelve-month term subject to Council reauthorization.
It is necessary to extend the contract end date so that the Consultant can continue to provide guidance and insight for the Zone In Initiative through Phase Two and advise on other essential revisions to the current Zoning Code and the 2024 Zoning Code. 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 initial contract, authorized by Ordinance Number 1041-2022, was entered into in May of 2022 for a 24 month period and included two optional twelve month extensions subject to Council reauthorization and additional funding allocation. The first extension was authorized by Ordinance Number 0867-2024. The second extension was authorized by Ordinance Number 0924-2025. Additional funding was added by Ordinance Number 2118-2025. No additional funding is needed at this time.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (D365 Vendor Acct. - 033454)
Contract compliance number: CC033454
Exp: 03/21/2026
The company is not disbarred according ...
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