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2003-25150 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25150 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, TO ACCEPT THE RANKING OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 18-02/03 FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF A FIVE YEAR (5) CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR FEDERAL FUNDS; AND RECOMMEND AND AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE TOP RANKED FIRM, FLORIDA PLANNING GROUP, INC., AND SHOULD THE ADMINISTRATION NOT BE ABLE TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS, TO THEN ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SECOND RANKED FIRM OF J-QUAD AND ASSOCIATES; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSUL TlNG SERVICES FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR FEDERAL FUNDS. " WHEREAS, on January 15,2003, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 18- 02/03 for preparing a Consolidated Plan for the City of Miami Beach; and WHEREAS, notices and specification packages for RFP No. 18-02/03 were issued on January 15, 2003, resulting in two timely responses; and WHEREAS, a Letter to Commission #61-2003 was issued on March 5, 2003, to appoint members of the Evaluation Committee; and WHEREAS, the appointed Evaluation Committee met on March 13, 2002, and selected the proposal submitted by Florida Planning Group, Inc., as the top ranked proposal, and recommended to the City Manager that a contract be negotiated with the firm; and WHEREAS, should the Administration not be able to finalize negotiations with the top ranked firm, to then enter into negotiations with the second ranked firm of J-Quad and Associates; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed the recommendations of the Evaluation Committee and concurs with the Evaluation Committee's recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, to accept the ranking of proposals received pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 18-02/03 Professional Consulting Services for preparation of a Five Year (5) Consolidated Plan for Federal Funds; and recommend and authorize the Administration to negotiate with the top ranked firm, Florida Planning Group, Inc. and should the Administration not be able to finalize negotiations, to then enter into negotiations with the second ranked firm, of J-Quad and Associates; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for Professional Consulting Services. ATTEST: ~~ ~U~ CITY CLERK ' Selection of Consultant RESOLUTION 3-19-03 APPAOVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION - $.~P1- V?> Date MAYOR CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY ~ Condensed Title: A Resolution OfThe MayorAnd The City Commission OfThe City Of Miami Beach, Florida, To AcceptThe Ranking Of Proposals Received Pursuant To Request For Proposal No. 18-02/03 For Professional Consulting Services For Preparation Of A Five Year (5) Consolidated Plan For Federal Funds; And Recommend And Authorize The Administration To Negotiate With The Top Ranked Firm, Florida Planning Group, Inc., And Should The Administration Not Be Able To Finalize Negotiations, To Then Enter Into Negotiations With The Second Ranked Firm Of J-Quad And Associates; And Authorize The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute An Agreement For Professional Consulting Services For A Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan For Federal Funds. Issue: Shall the Mayor and City Clerk execute an agreement with the number one ranked firm, Florida Planning Group, Inc. for professional consulting services for the preparation of the City's Consolidated Plan for Federal funds for fiscal vears 2003 -2007. Item Summa IRecommendation: The Administration recommends accepting the Selection Committee recommendation of the number one ranked firm, Florida Planning Group, Inc. and recommends executing a professional consulting services a reement for the re aration of the Ci 's Consolidated Plan for Federal Funds for fiscal ears 2003-2007. Adviso Board Recommendation: The Selection Committee met and discussed the proposals received on Thursday March 13, 2003. After reviewing and discussing the merits of each proposal, the Committee ranked the proposals and recommended unanimously that the number one ranked firm, Florida Planning Group, Inc. be selected as the consultant for the re aration of the Five Year Consolidated Plan for fiscal ears 2003 -2007. Financial Information: Source of Amount A.Qcount I Approved Funds: 1 $16,500 133.1931.000312 - COBG Admin. D 2 $16,500 151.5230.000312 - HOME Admin. 3 4 Finance Oept. Total $33,000 City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: I Vivian P. Guzman SI n-Offs: Department Director , City Manager AGENDA ITEM DATE C7G 3-19-03 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139 www.miamibeachfl.gov To: From: Subject: COMMISSION MEMORANDUM Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission Date: March 19, 2003 Jorge M. Gonzalez \ p- ~ City Manager 0 D A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, TO ACCEPT THE RANKING OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO.1S-G2/03 FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF A FIVE YEAR (5) CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR FEDERAL FUNDS; AND RECOMMEND AND AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE TOP RANKED FIRM, FLORIDA PLANNING GROUP, INC., AND SHOULD THE ADMINISTRATION NOT BE ABLE TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS, TO THEN ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SECOND RANKED FIRM OF J. QUAD AND ASSOCIATES; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR FEDERAL FUNDS. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. FUNDING Funds are available from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs. There is no impact on the General Funds of the City. ANALYSIS On January 15, 2003, the City solicited proposals from responsible consultants to research, document, draft and submit a Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) prior to the August 16, 2003 deadline. The Consolidated Plan ("Plan") is a federal requirement that serves a three prong purpose. It is used at the local level as a planning document for housing and community development; it is an application for federal funding; and it is used to outline the strategies for administering and reporting on HUD programs. Notices were mailed to 1,704 firms and 46 firms picked up applications. The responses for this RFP were due no later than 3:00 p.m. on February 19, 2003. A total of two proposals were received. The two firms who submitted are: Florida Planning Group, Inc. and J-Quad and Associates. On March 5, 2003, a Letter to Commission #61-2003 was issued which appointed the following committee members as the Evaluation Committee: Lilliam Janata, Betty Gutierrez, James Gleeson, AI Commission Memorandum March 19, 2003 Page 2 of 2 Childress and Joanna Revelo. The Selection Committee met on March 13, 2003 to review and discuss the proposals received. Lilliam Janata was selected as the Chair for the Evaluation Committee. The Committee used the following criteria to evaluate the proposals: experience of firm and their personnel; past experience preparing other Consolidated Plans for entitlement jurisdictions similar to Miami Beach; proposed fee schedule; and experience and familiarity with HUD rules and regulations. After discussing the merits of each proposal, the Committee scored each of the firms as follows: Lilliam Janata James Gleeson Betty Gutierrez AI Childress Joanna Revelo Florida Plannina Group 95 95 85 81 100 J-Quad & Associates 65 60 70 60 78 The selected consulting firm, Florida Planning Group, will be responsible for presenting the City with the final completed Consolidated Plan on time to receive City Commission approval in July 2003, and for the subsequent submission deadline date to HUD of August 152003. In accordance with the terms of the RFP, the City Manager has reviewed the Selection Committee's recommendation and concurs with their ranking of proposals. CONCLUSION: The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission accept the ranking of the proposals received pursuant to the Request for Proposals No. 18-02/03 for Professional Consulting Services for the preparation of a five (5) year Consolidated Plan for Federal funds; and recommends that the Administration negotiate with the top ranked firm, Florida Planning Group, Inc. and should the Administration not be able to finalize negotiations, to then enter into negotiations with the second ranked firm, J-Quade and Associates; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for professional consulting services for preparation of a five (5) year Consolidated Plan for Federal funds. JMG\RCM\GL\VPG\~ SelectiOn of ConsultantMemorandum 3-19-03 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND FLORIDA PLANNING GROUP INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN MAMI THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this ..LLth day of ~ 2003, by and between the CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA (hereinafter referred to as City), having its principal offices at 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139, and FLORIDA PLANNING GROUP, INC. (hereinafter referred to as Consultant), whose address is 13500 Sutton Park Drive South, Suite #401, Jacksonville, FL 32224. SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS Agreement: This Agreement between the City and Consultant. City Manager: The Chief Administrative Officer of the City. Consultant: For the purposes of this Agreement, Consultant shall be deemed to be an independent Consultant, and not an agent or employee of the City. Services: All services, work and actions by the Consultant performed pursuant to or undertaken under this Agreement, as described in Section 2. and any exhibits to this agreement. Fee: Amount paid to the Consultant to cover the costs of the Services. Risk Manager: The Risk Manager of the City, with offices at 1700 Convention Center Drive, Third Floor, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, telephone number (305) 673-7000, Ext. 6435, and fax number (305) 673-7023. L ,~: .~) (, , v ..(,. ::: <; ~) ,I ; . -' I \.. .1-!"'l..-, "".., 1 -....... ~;;::;.'/:t3S',." '., ,'-, ..-"., :" ,'-',. t;;. '-'J :.J SECTION 2 SCOPE OF WORK The scope of work to be performed by Consultant is set forth in Exhibit "A," entitled "Scope of Service~" (Services). SECTION 3 COMPENSATION 3.1 FIXED FEE Consultant shall be compensated for the Services to be provided herein on a fixed fee basis ofThirty- three Thousand, Three Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($33,000); for providing the Services set forth in Exhibit "A" hereto, such fixed fee to be paid as follows: Phase 1: Upon completion of consultations with public and private agencies; and conduct homeless and housing needs and market analysis ....................................................................................................$ 8,000 Phase 2: Upon completion of first complete draft of Strategic Plan and One Year Action Plan ... ... ........ ... ... ... ... ... ....... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...... ......... .......$8,500 Phase 3: Upon completion of Executive Summary and draft for public comment and presentation to City Commission ...... ....... ... ...... ............ ... ...... ... ...... $7,500 Phase 4: Upon completion and submission to HUD of final draft of Consolidated Plan... ... ..... ... . .. .. . . .. . .. .. . . . . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . ... . .. ... . .. . .. ... . .. .. . ... .. . ... ... .. . .... ... .$9,000 TOTAL $33,000 In no event shall the maximum compensation to Contractor throughout the term of this Agreement exceed the sum of $33,000. 3.2 METHOD OF PAYMENT Payment shall be made to the Consultant pursuant to invoices or other submissions by the Consultant which detail or represent the completion of the above- described phases of the Services set forth in Exhibit "A". Consultant shall submit an invoice documenting the completion of the proportion of the Services performed in each phase of the work. All submissions shall contain a statement that the items set forth therein are true and correct and in accordance with the Agreement. After approval by the City's Project Coordinator, payments shall be made within thirty (30) days. 2 SECTION 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4.1 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONSULTANT With respect to the performance of the Services, the Consultant shall exercise that degree of skill, care, efficiency and diligence normally exercised by recognized professionals with respect to the performance of comparable Services. In its performance of the Services, the Consultant shall comply with all applicable regulations of the City, County, State, Federal Government, ADA, EEO regulations and guidelines. 4.2 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES A State of Florida Form PUR 7068, Sworn Statement under Section 287.133(3)(a) Florida Statute on Public Entity Crimes shall be filed with the City's Procurement Division, prior to commencement of the Services herein. 4.3 DURATION AND EXTENT OF AGREEMENT The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of six (6) months from the date of execution of this Agreement. However, any additional services requested by the City within such six (6) month period, may require the extension of the term of the Agreement, as mutually agreed in writing by the parties prior to their commencement. 4.4 TIME OF COMPLETION The Services to be rendered by the Consultant shall be commenced upon receipt of a written Notice to Proceed from the City subsequent to the execution of the Agreement, and Consultant shall adhere to the schedule as referenced by Exhibit "A" hereto. 4.5 INDEMNIFICATION Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Miami Beach and its officers, employees and agents, from and against any and all actions, claims, liabilities, losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees, for personal, economic or bodily injury, wrongful death, loss of or damage to property, at law or in equity, which may arise or be alleged to have arisen from the negligent acts, errors, omissions or other wrongful conduct of the Consultant, its employees, agents, sub-consultants, or any other person or entity acting under Consultant's control, in connection with the Consultant's performance of the Services pursuant to this Agreement; and to that extent, the Consultant shall pay all such claims and losses and shall pay all such costs and judgements which may issue from any lawsuit arising from such claims and 3 losses, and shall pay all costs and attorneys' fees expended by the City in the defense of such claims and losses, including appeals. The parties agree that one percent (1 %) of the total compensation to the Consultant for performance of the Services under this Agreement is the specific consideration from the City to the Consultant for the Consultant's Indemnity Agreement. The Consultant's obligation under this Subsection shall not include the obligation to indemnify the City of Miami Beach and its officers, employees and agents, from and against any actions or claims which arise or are alleged to have arisen from negligent acts or omissions or other wrongful conduct of the City and its officers, employees and agents. The parties each agree to give the other party prompt notice of any claim coming to its knowledge that in any way directly or indirectly affects the other party. 4.6 TERMINATION. SUSPENSION AND SANCTIONS 4.6.1 Termination for Cause If the Consultant shall fail to fulfill in a timely manner, or otherwise violate any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations material to this Agreement, the City shall thereupon have the right to terminate the Services then remaining to be performed. Prior to exercising its option to terminate for cause, the City shall notify the Consultant of its violation of the particular terms of this Agreement and shall grant Consultant seven (7) days to cure such default. If such default remains uncured after seven (7) days, the City, upon three (3) days' notice to Consultant, may terminate this Agreement and the City shall be fully discharged from any and all liabilities, duties and terms arising out of/or by virtue of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained by the City by any breach of the Agreement by the Consultant. The City, at its sole option and discretion, shall additionally be entitled to bring any and all legal/equitable actions that it deems to be in its best interest in order to enforce the City's right and remedies against the defaulting party. The City shall be entitled to recover all costs of such actions, including reasonable attorneys' fees. To the extent allowed by law, the defaulting party waives its right to jury trial and its right to bring permissive counter claims against the City in any such action. 4.6.2 Termination for Convenience of City THE CITY MAY ALSO, FOR ITS CONVENIENCE AND WITHOUT CAUSE, TERMINATE THE SERVICES THEN REMAINING TO BE PERFORMED AT ANY TIME DURING THE TERM HEREOF BY GIVING WRITTEN NOTICE TO CONSULTANT OF SUCH TERMINATION, WHICH SHAll BECOME EFFECTIVE TEN (1 0) DAYS FOllOWING RECEIPT BY THE CONSULTANT OF THE WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE. IN THAT EVENT, All FINISHED OR UNFINISHED DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2 AND IN 4 EXHIBIT "A" SHALL BE PROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND DELIVERED TO THE CITY AT CONSULTANT'S SOLE COST AND EXPENSE. IF THE AGREEMENT IS TERMINATED BY THE CITY AS PROVIDED IN THIS SUBSECTION, CONSULTANT SHALL BE PAID FOR ANY SERVICES SATISFACTORILY PERFORMED, AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY AT ITS DISCERTION, UP TO THE DATE OF TERMINATION. 4.6.3 Termination for Insolvencv The City also reserves the right to terminate the remaining Services to be performed in the event the Consultant is placed either in voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors. In such event, the right and obligations for the parties shall be the same as provided for in Section 4.6.2. 4.6.4 Sanctions for Noncompliance with Nondiscrimination Provisions In the event of the Consultant's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this Agreement, the City shall impose such sanctions as the City or the State of Florida may determine to be appropriate, including but not limited to, withholding of payments to the Consultant under the Agreement until the Consultant complies and/or cancellation, termination or suspension of the Services. In the event the City cancels or terminates the Services pursuant to this Subsection the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as provided in Section 4.6.2. 4.7 Chanaes and Additions Changes and additions to the Agreement shall be directed by a written amendment signed by the duly authorized representatives of the City and Consultant. No alteration, change, or modification of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless amended in writing, signed by both parties hereto, and approved by the City. 4.8 AUDIT AND INSPECTIONS At any time during normal business hours and as often as the City may deem necessary, there shall be made available to the City and/or such representatives as the City may deem to act on its behalf, to audit, examine and make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, conditions of employment and other data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain any and all records necessary to document compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. 4.9 ACCESS TO RECORDS Consultant agrees to allow access during normal business hours to all financial records to the City and/or such authorized representatives as it may deem to act on its behalf, and agrees to provide such assistance as may be necessary to 5 facilitate financial audit by the City or its representatives when deemed necessary to insure compliance with applicable accounting and financial standards. Consultant shall allow access during normal business hours to all other records, forms, files, and documents which have been generated in performance of this Agreement, to those personnel as may be designated by the City. 4.10 ASSIGNMENT. TRANSFER OR SUBCONTRACTING The Consultant shall not subcontract, assign, or transfer any work under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. 4.11 SUB-CONSULTANTS The Consultant shall be liable for its services, responsibilities and liabilities under this Agreement and the services, responsibilities and liabilities of sub- consultants, and any other person or entity acting under the direction or control of the Consultant. When the term "Consultant" is used in this Agreement, it shall be deemed to include any sub-Consultants and any other person or entity acting under the direction or control of Consultant. All sub-Consultants must be approved of in writing prior to their engagement by Consultant. 4.12 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In connection with the performance of this Agreement, the Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age, and national origin, place of birth, marital status, or physical handicap. The Consultant shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during their employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, place of birth, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or termination; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay, or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 4.13 CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Consultant agrees to adhere to and be governed by the Metropolitan Miami-Dade County Conflict of Interest Ordinance (No. 72-82), as amended; and by the City of Miami Beach Charter and Code, which are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein, in connection with the Agreement conditions hereunder. The Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirectly which should conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services. The Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall knowingly be employed by the Consultant. No member of or delegate to the Congress of the 6 United States shall be admitted to any share or part of this Agreement or to any benefits arising therefrom. 4.14 PATENT RIGHTS; COPYRIGHTS; CONFIDENTIAL FINDINGS Any patentable result arising out of this Agreement, as well as all information, design specifications, processes, data and findings, shall be made available to the City for public use. No reports, other documents, articles or devices produced in whole or in part under this Agreement shall be the subject of any application for copyright or patent by or on behalf of the Consultant or its employees or sub Consultants. 4.15 NOTICES All notices and communications in writing required or permitted hereunder may be delivered personally to the representatives of the Consultant and the City listed below or may be mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid (or airmailed if addressed to an address outside of the city of dispatch). Until changed by notice in writing, all such notices and communications shall be addressed as follows: TO CONSULTANT: Elaine S. Wright, Principal Florida Planning Group, Inc. 13500 Sutton Park Drive South, Suite #401 Jacksonville, FL 32224 TO CITY: City of Miami Beach Attn: Joanna Revelo, Division Director Housing and Community Development Division 1700 Convention Center Drive, 3rd Floor Miami Beach, Florida 33139 (305) 673-7260 Notices hereunder shall be effective: If delivered personally, on delivery; if mailed to an address in the city of dispatch, on the day following the date mailed; and if mailed to an address outside the city of dispatch on the seventh day following the date mailed. 4.16 LITIGATION JURISDICTIONNENUE This Agreement shall be enforceable in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and if 7 legal action is necessary by either party with respect to the enforcement of any or all of the terms or conditions herein, exclusive venue for the enforcement of same shall lie in Miami-Dade County, Florida. 4.17 ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT This writing and the Services embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and there are no other agreements and understandings, oral or written with reference to the subject matter hereof that are not merged herein and superceded hereby. The Services and the Proposal Documents are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. 4.18 LIMITATION OF CITY'S LIABILITY The City desires to enter into this Agreement only if in so doing the City can place a limit on the City's liability for any cause of action for money damages due to an alleged breach by the City of this Agreement, so that its liability for any such breach never exceeds the sum of $1,000. Consultant hereby expresses its willingness to enter into this Agreement with Consultant's recovery from the City for any damage action for breach of contract to be limited to a maximum amount of $1,000. Accordingly, and notwithstanding any other term or condition of this Agreement, Consultant hereby agrees that the City shall not be liable to the Consultant for damages in an amount in excess of $1,000 for any action or claim for breach of contract arising out of the performance or non-performance of any obligations imposed upon the City by this Agreement. Nothing contained in this paragraph or elsewhere in this Agreement is in any way intended to be a waiver of the limitation placed upon the City's liability as set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their appropriate officials, as of the date first entered above. ATTEST: _folJLtrp aA-tL- City Clerk ATTEST: By: v{ie f1u&/i>enr J5~ (TITLE) I APPROVEDMlO FORM &LANGUoaGl! "FOR EXECUTION ~ 1~3-03 CIIr ,iot' D* \ Mayor FOR CONSULTANT: PwuiUr (TITLE) Corporate Seal 9 EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES: The Florida Planning Group, Inc., located at 13500 Sutton Park Drive South, Suite 401, Jacksonville, Florida 32224 ("Consultant"), will prepare a Five Year Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2003/04. The Consolidated Plan will serve three main functions: 1) A planning document on the local level for City of Miami Beach 2) An application for federal funds 3) A strategy for administering and reporting on U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs. Major Milestones and Dates: . On or before April 30, 2003 - Review Citizen Participation Plan, hold pre- development Public Hearing, analyze and collect census and demographic data for Action Plan/Consolidated Plan, consult with public and private agencies . On or before June 12, 2003 - Complete draft of One Year Action Plan/Consolidated Plan for Federal Funds . On or before June 20, 2003 - Conduct public hearing on draft of Five Year Consolidated Plan . June 12 - July 13, 2003 - Thirty day comment period on draft of Consolidated Plan . On or before July 30, 2003 -Incorporate citizen comments and finalize Consolidated Plan; present to City Commission for approval . On or before August 15,2003 - Submit Consolidated Plan to HUD for approval The above will be achieved by: . Conferring and coordinating with appropriate public and private entities regarding social services, infrastructure and capital improvement needs and priorities, housing needs, economic development opportunities, and neighborhood. . The Consultant in conjunction with the Housing and Community Development Division will prepare an analysis of needs and identify sources of data utilized. The needs information must be sufficient to support the housing and community development strategy including priorities, objectives and strategies for achieving desired results. . An analysis will be conducted of current affordable housing needs, the 10 needs of the homeless population, public housing needs, special needs facilities and services, market conditions, barriers to affordable housing and fair housing, and lead-based paint needs. . The Consultant will produce a strategic plan that brings needs and resources together in a coordinated housing and community development strategy. The strategy must be developed to achieve three goals: provide decent housing, create suitable living environments, and to expand economic opportunities for income-eligible residents. . The strategic plan must describe housing and community development objectives and projects; and as applicable, the following must also be addressed: housing priorities, priority non-housing community development needs, continuum of care for the homeless population, public housing, reduction of barriers to affordable housing, lead based paint hazards, and reduction of poverty. . The Consultant in conjunction with the Housing and Community Development Division will assist with the One Year Action Plan that lists the activities and projects the City intends to fund during the next program year under the HOME, CDBG, ESG, HOPWA, and other HUD and/or state programs for meeting housing and community development objectives. . The development and final submission of the Action Plan/Five Year Consolidated Plan will be in a format that is suitable and acceptable for approval by HUD. 11