HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-10 Staff Report - PSA Blais Associates Grant Management ServicesCONSENT ITEM
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HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE C ITY COUNCIL
SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
MIKI CARPENTER, DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY RESOURCES
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVE AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
BLAIS & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL GRANT MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
BACKGROUND:
Blais & Associates has been providing grant research and development services for the City since May
2015. This action would amend the Professional Services Agreement with Blais & Associates, extending
the term of the agreement through June 30, 2020, in an amount not-to-exceed $15,000 in FY 2019-20.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve an amendment to the contract with Blais & Associates, for grant research and
development services extending the term through June 30, 2020; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney, on behalf of the City.
ANALYSIS:
Blais & Associates has been providing grant research and development services for the City since May
2015. During this time, Blais & Associates has worked with Staff to develop a comprehensive Needs
Assessment and grant strategy that allows for targeted research and notification of grant programs
meeting the City’s needs. Blais & Associates provides monitoring services for all applicable federal, state
and regional grant funding opportunities, and alerts Staff when an announcement is released.
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
9/16/19
PSA with Blais & Assoc. for Grant Management
September 16, 2019
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Blais & Associates also provides the interested City departments with not-to-exceed quotes for each grant
application the department wishes to pursue. Once the quote is approved, Blais & Associates develops a
timeline and checklist for the project outlining the roles and responsibilities for each party. The proposed
amendment will enable Blais & Associates to continue to provide services to the City through June 30,
2020.
The total amount of grant funds awarded to the City, with B&A’s assistance since May of 2015, has been
$2,422,930. The City’s return on investment is $29 grant dollars for every one dollar the City has paid to
Blais & Associates for their services.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the recommended actions were included in the FY 2019-20 Approved Budget in account 10-
10-110-000-6399.
Prepared b y: Reviewed and Approved:
Miki Carpenter Sergio Gonzalez
Director of Community Resources City Manager
Fiscal Impact Reviewed by:
Talika M. Johnson
Administrative Services Director
Attachments:
1) Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Blais & Associates
Attachment 1