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Extension of Consulting Contract for Margate Redevelopment Plan

Original title: APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MCRA AND GAI CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT UP TO AND INCLUDING MARCH 10, 2026 FOR THE MARGATE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE.

Record date · January 15, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This approves a contract extension for GAI Consultants, Inc. to continue providing services for the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency's (MCRA) redevelopment plan update through March 10, 2026.

Why it matters

The extension ensures the continuation of professional consulting services for the city's long-term redevelopment planning efforts until March 2026.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Margate Community Redevelopment Agency

The agency is a party to the contract and is responsible for the redevelopment plan update.

Directly affected

GAI Consultants, Inc.

The firm is the service provider whose contract term is being extended.

Key Facts

  • The resolution approves the second amendment to the existing agreement between the MCRA and GAI Consultants, Inc.
  • The primary purpose of the amendment is to extend the term of the consulting agreement.
  • The new expiration date for the contract is March 10, 2026.
  • The consulting services are specifically for the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Plan update.
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  • The document is filed under ID 2025-013.
  • The resolution was introduced on January 7, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract extension?
The extension allows GAI Consultants, Inc. to continue their work on the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency's redevelopment plan update.
When does the new contract end?
The contract is extended through March 10, 2026.

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Multi-year Planning Horizon

The extension of the contract into 2026 indicates that the Margate redevelopment plan update is a multi-year project.

Connected Entities

Margate Community Redevelopment Agency, GAI Consultants, Inc.
OrganizationMargate Community Redevelopment Agency“The local government body overseeing the redevelopment plan.”Map →
OrganizationGAI Consultants, Inc.“The firm contracted to provide consulting services for the redevelopment plan up”Map →

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