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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Waive the Formal Bid Process and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with CityWise Strategies, LLC, for the Development Services Operational Initiative in an Amount Not to Exceed $115,000 (CM)
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MEETING DATE:
August 5, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Kara Reddig, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to waive the formal bid process and execute a Professional Services Agreement with CityWise Strategies, LLC, for Development Services Operational Initiative in an amount not to exceed $115,000.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of Lodi is entering an important period of organizational transition and opportunity. Continued development activity, implementation of the recently adopted Economic Development Strategic Plan, and planning for future growth and annexation present an ideal opportunity to evaluate and strengthen the City's development review process and organizational practices.
Development Services is one of the City's most visible and important public-facing functions. It directly influences economic development, housing opportunities, infrastructure investment, customer satisfaction, and the City's ability to respond efficiently and effectively to private investment. As development activity becomes increasingly complex, successful organizations must periodically evaluate their development review processes, organizational structure, and interdepartmental coordination to ensure they are providing timely, predictable, transparent, and high-quality customer service.
The City Council's recently adopted Economic Development Strategic Plan establishes a long-term vision for strengthening Lodi's economic competitiveness and identifies implementation strategies that emphasize improving the business climate, supporting private investment, and creating a more effective and predictable development approval process. Success...
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