TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve First Amendment to Contract No. 2022-28 for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for Public Services Facility Phase II, by and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Sweet Sparkman Architects, Inc., in the Amount of $3,044,062.05.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve First Amendment to Contract No. 2022-28 for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for Public Services Facility Phase II, by and between the City of North Port, Florida, and Sweet Sparkman Architects, Inc., in the amount of $3,044,062.05.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve First Amendment to Contract No. 2022-28 for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for Public Services Facility Phase II, by and between the City of North Port, Florida, and Sweet Sparkman Architects, Inc., in the amount of $3,044,062.05
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* Pros: Allows the project to move forward into final design and permitting for the new and renovated facilities. This comprehensive approach supports long-term operational needs, improves staff efficiency, and positions the Public Works Facility to accommodate future growth.
* Cons: Commits the City to a significant additional expenditure of $3 million and extends the project timeline by 420 days. These resources could otherwise be directed toward other potential Public Works infrastructure needs.
Option 2: Deny First Amendment to Contract No. 2022-28 for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for Public Services Facility Phase II, by and between the City of North Port, Florida, and Sweet Sparkman Architects, Inc., in the amount of $3,044,062.05.
* Pros: Preserves the $3 million in funding that could be reallocated to other Public Works infrastructure needs or projects.
* Cons: Denial would halt progress on the facility's design and permitting phase, leading to continued operational inefficien...
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