HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #05 Authorize Staff to Procure the Services of Government Services, Group, Inc. for the Purpose of Reveiw and Update of Assessments for Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Using the Uniform Method of Collection � of Good Li v
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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: September 18, 2012
Item # 5
Reviewed By:
Contact Name: Craig Shadrix Department Director:
Contact Number: 3111 City Manager:
Subject: Authorize Staff to procure the services of Government Services Group, Inc. for the
purpose of review and update of assessments for non -ad valorem assessments using the
uniform method of collection
Background Summary:
The City of Ocoee uses the uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem special assessments for the cost of
providing stormwater management, solid waste management, and fire services (which is set at zero). This
process facilitates the collection of the fees for these services on the property owner's annual tax bill. Methods
of assessment used in levying these fees require periodic evaluation and study, as do the tax roll databases
and billing algorithms require similar periodic update and evaluation for consistency. The City of Ocoee has
used Government Services Group (GSG), Inc. in years past to provide such services, such as fire fees in 2008.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners waive the purchasing requirements and authorize staff to
negotiate with GSG for the review of assessment methods and data update for non -ad valorem assessments
uniform method of collection in an amount not to exceed $45,000?
Recommendations
Staff recommends the Honorable Mayor and Commissioners waive the bid requirements and authorize staff to
secure services of GSG to perform the services identified above.
Attachments:
N/A
Financial Impact:
Funding in the amount of $22,000 is available in the FY 2011/12 budget to procure these services with the
balance funded in the FY2013 budget if needed.
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x")
Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use:
Ordinance First Reading X Consent Agenda
Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing
Resolution Regular Agenda
X Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
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