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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 21-248 McCall Housing Action Plan ContractMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638 Number AB 21-248 Meeting Date October 7, 2021 AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION  SUBJECT: Request Approval the Professional Service Contract to Develop the McCall Housing Action Plan with WSW Consulting, Inc. Department Approvals Initials Originator or Supporter   Mayor / Council     City Manager     Clerk     Treasurer     Community Development     Police Department  Originator   Public Works     Golf Course    COST IMPACT: $55,000 Parks and Recreation    FUNDING SOURCE: $40,000 10-48-150-300 FY22 $15,000 10-48-150-325 FY22 Airport      Library    TIMELINE: ASAP Information Systems      Grant Coordinator    SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City of McCall adopted a Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy in 2018. From there, City staff developed 6 specific initiatives for a Local Housing Program which have been accomplished. A Request for Qualifications was issued to a consultant(s) to complete a Housing Action Plan. This Plan is an assessment of existing housing efforts and also creates the framework for specific actions/initiatives for the next 5-10 years. Two submittals were received and scored. The consultant team led by WSW Consulting was selected and have experience in similar communities. The consultant team will conduct a process that will develop a Community Housing Action Plan as opposed to a “city” plan. This means ensuring that community stakeholders – organizations, non-profits, developers, funders, real estate professionals, employers, and other entities – engage in a process developed by the Consultant to discuss local housing needs and work together to devise strategies and a course of action to increase the availability of affordable housing within the community. The plan will: Target community goals and objectives related to local housing needs; Explore and prioritize strategies, including existing strategies; Establish roles, responsibilities, and timing; and Discuss a framework for the overall management, tracking, and updates of the plan. This process will engage the community in helping to address a community-wide problem; maximize partnerships, sharing, and application of resources; and focus momentum toward a common housing goal and objectives within the community. The attached contract was reviewed by the City Attorney.  RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Professional Service Contract with WSW Consulting and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.  RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION  MEETING DATE ACTION