14 - Authorizing a professional service agreement for grand administration services with Resource Management Consulting

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Item No. 14 TO: City Council Grayson Path, City Manager FROM: Carla Easton, PE, City Engineer SUBJECT: 2020 TxCDBG FAST GRANT ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT — RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING COMPANY DATE: August 24, 2020 BACKGROUND: The City is eligible to apply for grant opportunities from the Texas Capital Fund Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) FAST Program, which provides funds for the purchase of fire and ambulance service vehicles. It is time to apply, and a grant administrator is needed to assist with both the application process and overall grant management in order to meet the program requirements. STATUS OF ISSUE: A request for qualifications was sent to three pre -approved grant administrators, and a single qualified proposal was received from Charles Edwards at the Resource Management & Consulting Company (RMCC). Mr. Edwards has many years of experience managing CDBG grants for the City, and has submitted a proposal in the amount of $15,000. BUDGET: Funds are available in the grant fund and will contribute to the required City match for funding, should a grant be awarded. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement for grant application and administration services with Resource Management Consulting Co for the anticipated 2020 TxCDBG FAST grant, if awarded.