HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 039-22RESOLUTION 39-22
APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH ROOT POLICY RESEARCH FOR A HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND
STRATEGIC PLAN
WHEREAS,the need for housing for local employees has been recognized as an
issue for decades;and
WHEREAS,housing needs assessments have been periodically conducted by
the Town and Estes Park Housing Authority since the 1990s with the last iteration
completed in 2016;and
WHEREAS,the data and information yielded from the 2016 housing needs
assessment is now outdated and new,updated information is desired in order to help
local decisionmakers better understand housing needs;and
WHEREAS,in addition to understanding needs,it would be beneficial to have
housing experts assist in the development of a strategic plan to address the identified
needs;and
WHEREAS,a request for proposals (RFP)was issued by the Town in March
2022 to identify a firm to conduct a new housing needs assessment and develop a
strategic plan;and
WHEREAS,of the three proposals received in response to the RFP,an
evaluation committee recommended awarding a contract to Root Policy Research;and
WHEREAS,the Town of Estes Park desires to enter into a contract with Root
Policy Research to conduct a Housing Needs Assessment and Housing Strategic Plan.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,COLORADO:
The Board approves,and authorizes the Mayor to sign,the professional services
contract referenced in the title of this resolution in substantially the form now before the
Board.
DATED this 1O day of
________________,
2022.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Mayor /7
ATTEST:
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Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Town Attorney