TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Lisa Maher
425.556.2427
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Jenny Lybeck
Sustainability Manager
TITLE:
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Approval of Consultant Services Agreement, with Kim Lundgren Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $140,000, to Support the Update of the 2020 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City of Redmond (City) is updating the 2020 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (Plan) in alignment with the Redmond 2050 Climate Resilience and Sustainability Element. The City issued a request for proposals (Attachment B) to support the Plan update, including technical, facilitation, and outreach. Kim Lundgren and Associates, Inc. was identified as the top proposal and is being recommended for approval.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
2020 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, Climate Emergency Declaration, Redmond 2050
* Required:
Council approval is required for contracts that exceed $50,000.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
The 2020 Environmental Sustainably Action Plan the City committed to refresh the document every five years to realign with new polices, integrate new technologies, and respond to key performance indicator trends.
OUTCOMES:
The consultant will support the updated Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, which will outline a five-year workplan and long-term roadmap for city and community decision-making that advances Redmond's pursuit of holistic sustainability and high quality of life. The updated Plan is expected to include:
* A prioritized and concise action-oriented workplan that includes specific City of Redmond targets, strategies, actions, and timelines for the next five years and beyond.
* Alignment with priorities...
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