HomeMy WebLinkAboutCORRESPONDENCE - RFP - 7441 HEARING OFFICER - LANDL USE PLANNINGAugust 11, 2017
Michow, Cox & McAskin LLP
Attn: Marcus McAskin
13133 Araphoe Road Suite 100
Centennial, CO 80112
RE: Continuation of Agreement Documentation, 7441 Hearing Officer – Land Use
Planning
Dear Mr. McAskin:
The letter documents continuation of the referenced Agreement effective February 1,
2017 and ratifies all actions taken under the Agreement whereby the City has appointed
and delegated to Michow, Cox & McAskin LLP, specifically Attorney Marcus McAskin,
responsibility and authority to review Type 1 development applications, hold public
hearings on such applications, and issue written determination on the applications on
behalf of the Director of Planning, Development and Transportation, all in accordance
with the Fort Collins City Code and Land Use Code.
The parties further agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
1) The new expiration date for the Agreement shall be January 31, 2018.
2) Compensation. Exhibit B – Compensation is revised effective August 11, 2017
per the attached document consisting of one (1) page.
Please confirm by signing below.
Please contact Gerry Paul at (970) 221-6779 if you have any questions regarding this
matter.
Sincerely,
Gerry S. Paul Laurie Kadrich
Director of Purchasing Director of Planning, Development and
Transportation
ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED:
__________________________________________ ________________
Signature Date
Financial Services
Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
970.221.6707- fax
fcgov.com/purchasing
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6CBEC7EA-17C9-49C9-9F05-BEA8432A634E
8/14/2017
EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION
The following pricing is effective as of August 11, 2017.
$1,260.00 / per hearing** for six (6) hearings per year.
$ 210.00 / per hour for additional services.
**Based upon estimated time and activities that are antipcated to be involved in the three
phases of a typical hearing under the City’s Land Use Code, including: (1) pre-hearing
prepartation activities; (2) hearing; and (3) post-hearing activities, as set forth below.
(1) Pre-hearing preparation (estimate of 2.0 to 3.0 hours)
Review staff report summarizing application
Review application
Review provisions of City’s Land Use Code and other applicable codes
Prepare notes in advance of hearing
(2) Hearing (estimate of 2.0 to 5.0 hours)
Instructions to parties
City’s summary of application
City’s recommendations
City’s oral testimony of experts / witnesses / City staff
City’s exhibit presentation / introduction
Applicant’s oral testimony experts / witnesses
Applicant’s exhibit presentation / introduction
Public comment (if applicable)
City’s rebuttal
Closing instructions to parties
(3) Post-hearing activities (estimated at 2.0 to 3.0 hours)
Review testimony and relevant evidence
Review exhibits
Review applicable provisions of Land Use Code
Draft written orders
ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE TYPICAL HEARING: Minimum of six (6.0) hours.
ESTIMATED COSTS: $1,260.00 per hearing (6.0 hours @ $210.00 / hour).
As set forth above, additional services would be billed at the
hourly rate of $210.00 per hour.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6CBEC7EA-17C9-49C9-9F05-BEA8432A634E