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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes OB-090 (2)OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF REPORT REQUEST: AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPROVE NECESSARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS IN AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 PER OCCURRENCE RELATED TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY PROPERTY DISPOSITION FOR PROPERTIES LISTED ON THE APPROVED LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN SUBMITTED BY: Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development DATE: September 15, 2014 CONTENTS: Resolution No. OB - 090 Recommendation By Minute Motion that the Oversight Board: 1. Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. OB - 090, setting forth and approving a policy for the Successor Agency Executive Director to approve necessary Professional Services Contracts in the amounts not to exceed $25,000 per occurrence related to Successor Agency Property Disposition for properties listed on the approved Long Range Property Management Plan. Background On June 2, 2014, the Department of Finance approved the disposition of properties listed on the Long Range Property Management Plan. By authorizing the Executive Director to execute contracts under $25,000 for all property disposition related expenses and services, staff can efficiently procure and award contracts as required to move forward with the disposition of the Successor Agency properties. As a responsibility to obtain the best prices, staff follows the approved purchasing policies as outlined in the Palm Desert Municipal Code. Bids are requested of local providers as well as those outside the area to ensure competitive pricing. The authority for the Executive Director to execute these contracts allows the Agency to operate efficiently, and respond as needed. Absence of such authority could potentially result in Oversight Board Staff Report Authorize Executive Director to Approve Professional Services Contracts September 15, 2014 Page 2 of 2 increased staff time and delays in the disposition of properties. If the Executive Director is granted this authorization, all executed contracts will be brought back to the Oversight Board for ratification. Staff recommends approval of this request to facilitate the ability to move forward with the disposition process of the Agency properties. Fiscal Analysis There is no fiscal impact as all items associated with this action are listed on the ROPS 2014/2015A. Submitted By: artin Alvarez Department Head: Rudy Acosta Director of Economic Development Assistant City Manager k'/aul S. Gibson, Director of Finance Approval: hn M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director (1_D) .rav_v,L, BY OVERSIGHT BOARD ON 09' — 1 - 1 VERIFIED B Original on file with City Clerk's Office \\srv-fi12k3\groups\rda\Martin Alvarez\2014\OSB\SR Request for ED Apprvl of Prop Disposition Contracts.doc RESOLUTION NO. OB - 090 A RESOLUTION OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPROVE NECESSARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS IN AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 PER OCCURRENCE RELATED TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY PORPERTY DISPOSITION FOR PROPERTIES LISTED ON THE APPROVED LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN RECITALS: A. Pursuant to AB X1 26 (enacted in June 2011), as modified by the California Supreme Court's decision in California Redevelopment Association, et al. v. Ana Matosantos, et al., 53 Cal. 4th 231 (2011), the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (the "Former Agency") was dissolved as of February 1, 2012 and the Successor Agency was established, and the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency (the "Oversight Board") was constituted. B. AB 1484 (enacted June 2012) amended and supplemented AB X1 26 (AB X1 26 and AB 1484, together, being referred to below as the "Dissolution Act"). C. Pursuant to the Dissolution Act, the Successor Agency is tasked with winding down the affairs of the Former Agency. D. Pursuant to Section 34175(b) of the California Health and Safety Code ("HSC"), all real properties of the Former Agency transferred to the control of the Successor Agency by operation of law. E. On May 5, 2014, the Oversight Board adopted Resolution No. OB-073, approving a long-range property management plan (the "LRPMP") which addresses the disposition of the real properties owned by the Successor Agency. F. As indicated in the DOF's letter dated June 2, 2014, the DOF has approved the LRPMP. G. Pursuant to HSC Section 34191.3, the DOF-approved LRPMP shall govern, and supersede all other provisions of the Dissolution Act relating to, the disposition and use of the real property assets of the Former Agency. H. Pursuant to the approved LRPMP, the Oversight Board authorizes the Executive Director to execute all necessary professional services contracts in amounts not to exceed $25,000 per occurrence related to Successor Agency property disposition. I. In accordance with the terms of California Health and Safety Code Section 34191.5(c)(2)(B), the proceeds of this property sale will distributed as property taxes to the affected taxing entities. -1- RESOLUTION NO. OB - 090 J. The Oversight Board is adopting this Resolution to direct the execution of necessary professional services contracts as directed by the approved LRPMP. NOW, THEREFORE, THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The above recitals, and each of them, are true and correct. Section 2. The Oversight Board hereby authorizes and directs the Successor Agency Executive Director to approve necessary Professional Services Contract in the amounts not to exceed $25,000 per occurrence and return to the Oversight Board for ratification. Section 3. The members of the Oversight Board and officers and staff of the Successor Agency are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things which they may deem necessary or advisable to effectuate this Resolution. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective in accordance with HSC Section 34181(f). APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of , 2014. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, CHAIR ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -2-