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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Item No 4 Commercial Relocation Services for 156 and 158 Main StreetCITY or LADE LSINORE DREAD M EXTREME REPORT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY, CITY MANAGER DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2010 SUBJECT: COMMERCIAL RELOCATION SERVICES FOR 156 AND 158 MAIN STREET Background In September, 2008, the Redevelopment Agency purchased 154, 156, and 158 Main Street from the Trujillo Family Trust. At the time, the Agency acquired the property as part of the land assemblage for the Lake Elsinore Technology Center (business incubator). Due to the fact that the Agency was not ready to move forward with the business incubator, the Agency entered into lease agreements with the existing tenants. As part of the executed lease agreements, the existing tenants requested a reduction in monthly rental payments. In exchange for a reduced rent, the existing tenants agreed to offset any future relocation benefits to which the tenants would be entitled to. On October 27, 2010 the Agency circulated a `request for proposal' (RFP) for the design and construction of the Lake Elsinore Technology Center (LETC). The LETC is proposed to be constructed in the location of the existing building, therefore the Agency must start the relocation process in order to prepare the building for demolition. Discussion Agency Staff requested a proposal from Overland, Pacific, and Cutler (OPC) for consulting services for the relocation of the two (2) existing businesses located at 156 and 158 Main Street. Relocation services for 154 Main are not warranted as the existing tenant vacated the building on November 1, 2010. As part of the "Scope of Services ", OPC will provide relocation services in accordance with the California State Relocation Guidelines as well as Spanish AGENDA ITEM NO. 4 Page 1 of 6 Commercial Relocation Services Page 2 of 2 December 14, 2010 speaking translation services where applicable. OPC provided a total estimated fee for both businesses of $9,000 for relocation services. Fiscal Impact As the funds for the Lake Elsinore Technology Center are budgeted through the Agency budget as well as a matching grant from the Federal Economic Development Agency (EDA), there will be no significant impact to the Agency's budget that is not already accounted for. Recommendation Approve the relocation assistance services proposal and authorize the City Manager to execute the applicable contract. Prepared by: Justin Carlson Redevelopment Agency Analyst Approved by: Robert A. Brady, Executive Directo Attachments: • Relocation Assistance Services proposal (dated 10/18/2010). Page 2 of 6 October 18. 2010 Mr. Justin Carlson Redevelopment Agency Analyst City of Lake Elsinore 130 S. Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Sent Via E- Mail: jcarlscn_ i;lakc_elsinorc. ore RE: REVISED - Proposal to Provide Relocation Assistance Services — Business Incubator Project Dear Mr. Carlson: Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc. (OPC) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide relocation consulting services for two (2) nonresidential occupants ( "businesses ") located at 156 and 158 Main Street for the Business Incubator project (the `Project "). It is our understanding the City acquired the property in June 2009. The 2 businesses to be displaced are a retail store and video rentalstore. Relocation services shall be provided in accordance with State Relocation Guidelines and the attached Scope of Services. The business occupants are Spanish speaking and the City's desire is to provide a Spanish speaking relocation consultant. Also, pursuant to an agreement with the existing tenants, the City has allowed tenants to pay reduced rents until they are required to be relocated with an understanding the accumulated reduced rent amounts will be offset against any eligible relocation payments. Based on our project understanding and the attached Scope of Services, the following is our proposed fee to provide the necessary Relocation Assistance and Project Management services: Relocation Assistance Services Our estimated fee to provide the appropriate relocation assistance services for the 2 business occupants is as follows: Page 3 of 6 Business Incubator Project Relocation Assistance Services Proposal BUSINESS ESTIMATED FEE _ Video Store $4,500.00 Retail Store $4,500.00 Total Estimated Fee $9,000.00 Page 2 of 4 OPC may submit monthly invoices for the relocation services rendered based on the hourly rate schedule provided below. Additional cases identified during the implementation of the Project, delays in the project which take the relocation process past six months, uncooperative occupants or those being represented by legal counsel or relocation representatives requiring extraordinary time, substantial changes in the required scope of work are items which may result in the revision of the proposed fee. Project Management Project Management services may be necessary to provide general consulting services relative to the relocation program with Client, as well as, status reports and meetings with Client, attorney and or Agency Board. OPC proposes these services, as needed and requested, on an hourly basis. We are estimating a budget of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) Hourly Rate Schedule OPC's hourly rate schedule through December 2010 is as follows: 2010 Se bedule of Hourly Rates Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc. Principal Consultant / Program Manager $185.00 per hour Designated Real Estate Appraiser $275.00 per hour Staff Real Estate Appraiser $150.00 per hour Senior Utility Coordinator $150.00 per hour Senior Project Manager $140.00 per hour Project Manager $130.00 per hour Utility Coordinator $130.00 per hour Senior Acquisition / Relocation Consultant $115.00 per hour Acquisition/Relocation Consultant / Analyst $105.00 per hour Escrow Officer / Project Support $ 73.00 per hour Administrative Support $ 45.00 per hour Page 4 of 6 Business Incubator Project Relocation Assistance Services Proposal Page 3 of 4 Any consulting services or advice necessary for an appeal, or to support litigation, such as depositions, pre -trial research and, court testimony, is not part of the estimated fee and shall be billed hourly at 150% of the above rates. We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal for this assignment to provide the requested services. If this meets with your approval and you would like us to proceed with these services, please indicate your acceptance and approval below and issue a purchase order or contract. If you should have any questions about this proposal or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (951) 683 -2353. Respectfully submitted, OVERLAND, PACIFIC & CUTLER, INC. Mark La Bonne, SRIWA Vice President Attachment Accepted, Authorization to Proceed: Name: Title: Date: Page 5 of 6 Business Incubator Project Relocation Assistance Services Proposal ATTACHMENT SCOPE OF SERVICES Relocation Assistance Program Implementation Services Page 4 of 4 Conduct the following activities necessary for the effective relocation of non - residential occupants: 1. Conduct personal, on -site interviews of prospective displacees to ascertain relocation needs and special requirements. 2. Inform displaced businesses of available relocation assistance services and benefits, and explain relocation process. 3. Prepare and distribute Informational Statements, Notices of Displacement, 90 -Day Notices to Vacate, and other notices, as may be required. 4. Assist displacees in locating replacement business sites and provide written referrals to same, if any. Provide with any referral, an evaluation form which requests feedback as to the suitability of the site referral, and attempt to secure response from claimant. 5. Provide on -going advisory assistance to business displacees, including lists of qualified movers and vendors. 6. Assist with the preparation of specifications for the move and inventory of personal property, insuring thorough coordination with Agency staff and/or legal counsel, that no real property is included on the personal property inventory list. 7. Coordinate the walk - through for a minimum of two bids and move estimates with movers and the displaced business. 8. Monitor the actual move to replacement site and re- establishment activities, as necessary. 9. Determine eligibility for and proposed amount of relocation benefits, including actual and reasonable moving payments, re- establishment payments, and fixed payments. 10. Prepare up to 2 benefit claim forms, secure claimant's signatures on claim forms, and submit claim forms to Agency for processing and payment. 11. Deliver benefit checks and other appropriate payments to claimants. 12. Verify vacation of the displacement site and secure a certificate of abandonment. Page 6 of 6