HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2013-07 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, DECLARING
SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO SECTION 287.055, F.S.,
ALSO KNOWN AS "THE CONSULTANTS' COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION ACT" or "CCNA"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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WHEREAS, local and state agencies throughout Florida are experiencing severe
and significant reductions in revenue; and
WHEREAS, professional services agreements constitute a significant public
expenditure; and
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WHEREAS, many local and state agencies throughout the United States routinely
compare fees among competing firms before selecting an architect or engineer; and
WHEREAS, current Florida law prohibits local and state agencies from
competitively comparing architectural/engineering fees and related costs; and
WHEREAS, several public organizations including the Florida Association of
Counties, the Florida Governmental Finance Officers Association, the Florida
Association of Public Procurement Officers and the National Institute of Government
Purchasing support the use of alternative procurement methods for the acquisition of
professional services; and
WHEREAS, the proposed change would modify the existing state law and would
give local and state agencies the discretion to competitively compare fees and make a
best value selection that considers qualifications and price among pre-qualified firms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Cape Canaveral, Florida, to support the proposed changes to the Consultant's
Competitive Negotiation Act to allow local and state agencies to procure professional
services on a"best value basis" as set forth in Florida Senate Bill 1002.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City of Cape Canaveral City Council this 19th day
of March, 2013.
(Signature page follows)
Resolution No. 2013-07
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Rocky Randels, Mayor
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ATTEST; Name For Against
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Ange a M. Apperson, City Clerk John Bond X
Bob Hoog Motion
Buzz Petsos X
Rocky Randels X
Betty Walsh Sprnnd
App e as to Form:
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
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