CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Waive the applicable provisions of the Naperville Procurement Code and award Procurement 21-054, Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Advisory Services, to SB Friedman for an amount not to exceed $40,000 (requires 6 positive votes)
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: William J. Novack, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
In May 2019, the City Manager awarded RFP 19-094, Housing Needs Assessment- Affordable Housing Plan, to SB Friedman in order to analyze the City's housing market and project short- and long-term housing needs. The final plan entitled "Addressing Unmet Housing Needs" was received by the City Council in September 2020.
The findings were used as the basis for developing a menu of policy options to address identified housing challenges and capitalize on opportunities to create diverse housing options at various price points. One of the key recommendations included in the plan was the development of an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (IZO) that would link the creation of affordable housing units to market-rate residential development.
In January 2021, the City Council directed staff to begin work on an IZO. Staff noted that a consultant would be sought to undertake this project. Funds for this work were included in the Transportation, Engineering, and Development (TED) Business Group 2021 budget.
DISCUSSION:
Approval of the award for Procurement 21-054 requires a Waiver of Section 1-9B-4 (Methods of Source Selection) of the Naperville Procurement Code because the recommended process is not one of the enumerated methods under the Code.
Staff is recommending that the City contract with SB Friedman to undertake the following efforts regarding the research and creation of an IZO:
1. Evaluate IZOs that have been successfully implemented in similar development contexts;
2. Develop a menu of IZO options regarding target income levels, percent of af...
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