AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH RONALD R. SCHULTZ FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARATION OF GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF CITY COMMISSION VOTING DISTRICTS FOR THE RE-DISTRICTING BOARD.
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BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to the City’s Charter, the Re-Districting Board is scheduled to convene in 2026 to review and make recommendations regarding the geographic boundaries of the City Commission Districts. As part of the process, the City hires an Urban Geographer to consult with the Re-Districting Board. The Re-Districting Board last convened in 2018.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement provides for Ronald R. Schultz to act in an advisory capacity to the Re-Districting Board to provide demographic and geographic expertise in the development and preparation of geographic boundaries for City Commission Districts for the election of City Commissioners. The cost of services is $29,600, and the project will be completed within the 120-day appointment period of the Re-Districting Board pursuant to Section 908 of the City’s Charter. The 2026 Re-Districting Board is scheduled to convene beginning in April 2026 after board appointments.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 0
EXPENDITURES: $ 29,600
BUDGETED? Yes
NOTES: Account No. 0121-3412, Contract Services - Other.