HomeMy WebLinkAbout[06c] MDG Contract for ServicesMY OF PIT. JOSEPH
MEETING DATE: February 17, 2011
AGENDA ITEM: MDG Contract for EDA Services
SUBMITTED BY: Cynthia Smith - Strack
BOARD /COMMISSION /COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
contract.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Please see attachment.
BUDGET /FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Contract.
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION:
Council Agenda Item l C
EDA recommends approval of the
L414 A
MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC.
February 9, 2011
City Administrator Weyrens
Mayor, City Council and St. Joseph EDA
25 College Avenue, PO Box 668
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Dear Administrator Weyrens, EDA Chair Wick, and EDA Members:
Over the previous nine and one -half years we have enjoyed working with the business community, City
Council, EDA, City Staff, and citizens on various economic development projects as the City's Economic
Development Consultant. Although we are faced with the challenge of a struggling economy, we continue
to see tremendous potential for continued commercial and industrial growth and redevelopment in St.
Joseph's future. In 2010 we have had the opportunity to work with the City, EDA, citizens, and a number
of business contacts on current plans /projects and those that are being planned for 2011. We feel
consistency in business contact and development is important.
In December 2009, we entered into a contract for economic development consulting services for calendar
year 2010. We are very interested in continuing to assist the EDA and City with economic development
projects. Our current contract rate is $2,200 for 35 hours of service per month (420 hours per year) or
$60.00 per contracted hour. Thus far in 2010 MDG, Inc. has provided over 390 of the 420 hours of
contracted service.
The preliminary 2011 EDA budget holds the line in the 'professional services' line item for consulting
services. A total of $28,000 was included in the preliminary budget for EDA staffing services. As you
recall the City Council /EDA discussed staffing level and consulting arrangements in 2009/2010. The
proposed EDA budget reflects continued service at current levels.
We welcome the opportunity to extend the contract into calendar year 2011.
Our 2009 and 2010 contract rate remained steady at $60 /hour or $2,200 /month. MDG, Inc. proposes no
changes for the contract fee for calendar year 2011 which we would pledge to hold through 2012 as well.
The contract amount does not reflect reimbursable expenses including mileage (at federal reimbursement
rate), long distance calls /faxes, etc. Please note our 2011 non - contract hourly rate is $90 /hour for
principal and $75 /hour for associate services.
If you have any questions regarding our current or future services, please do not hesitate to contact me at
888- 7MDG -INC (888 - 763 -4462) or at cstrack @municipaldevelopmentgroup.com.
Thank you again for your consideration!
Cynthia Smith - Strack, Principal
Municipal Development Group, Inc.
25562 Willow Lane • New Prague, MN 56071 • (952) 758 -7399 • Fax: (952) 758 -3711 •
staff @municipaldeveiopmentgroup.com . www .municipaidevelopmentgroup.com