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Contract Extension and Funding Increase for Urban Design Ventures

Original title: Resolution amending Resolution No. 191 of 2019, effective March 28, 2019, which authorized a Professional Service Agreement(s) and or Contract(s) with Urban Design Ventures for services relating to the administration of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs for a sum not to exceed One Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Dollars ($191,000.00) by extending the term through the second quarter of 2027 and increasing the amount by Eighty-Six Thousand Dollars ($86,000) for a new total cost not to exceed Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Dollars ($277,000) over nine (9) years.

Record date · April 21, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This resolution extends the city's contract with Urban Design Ventures through the second quarter of 2027 and increases the total authorized payment by $86,000. The firm provides administrative services for federal housing and community development grant programs.

Why it matters

The city is increasing the total budget for managing federal housing and community development grants by $86,000, bringing the total contract value to $277,000 over a nine-year period.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Urban Design Ventures

The firm receives a contract extension and an $86,000 increase in authorized compensation.

Directly affected

City residents relying on CDBG, ESG, and HOPWA programs

The administration of these programs is extended through the second quarter of 2027.

Key Facts

  • The resolution increases the total contract value for Urban Design Ventures by $86,000.
  • The new total contract limit is $277,000.
  • The contract term is extended through the second quarter of 2027.
  • The contract covers administrative services for CDBG, ESG, and HOPWA programs.
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  • This resolution amends the original Resolution No. 191 of 2019.
  • The total contract duration spans nine years.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 2, 2026, and has passed finally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Urban Design Ventures do for the city?
They provide administrative services for the city's Community Development Block Grant (), Emergency Solutions Grant (), and Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS () programs.
How much is the city paying for these services in total?
The total cost is not to exceed $277,000 over the nine-year period.

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Long-term Contract Administration

The city has maintained a professional services relationship for these specific federal grants with the same vendor for a nine-year duration.

Urban Design Ventures

Connected Entities

Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Urban Design Ventures and 1 more
otherCommunity Development Block Grant“A federal grant program administered by the firm.”Map →
otherEmergency Solutions Grant“A federal grant program administered by the firm.”Map →
OrganizationUrban Design Ventures“The professional services firm contracted to administer city grant programs.”Map →
otherHousing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS“A federal grant program administered by the firm.”Map →

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