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Request for Purchase Authorization - FISCAL: Environmental Consultant (Brownfield Site Assessment Services) - Community Development Block Grant Program; blanket purchase order not-to-exceed $34,000.00; Applied Science & Technology, Inc. (ASTI), Brighton, MI
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Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills has been involved in Oakland County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects since the programs inception in 1975. During this time over $3.7 million have been expended; and
Whereas, the City's proposed CDBG activities must meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations; benefit low-income populations, prevention or elimination of slum or blighted conditions, or meeting an urgent community need where no other source of funding is available; and
Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills City Council resolved at their November 19, 2003 regular meeting to reprogram $34,000 from Street Improvement Special Assessments to Planning / Management activities dedicated towards Brownfield site assessment work; and
Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills City Council resolved at their August 6, 2003 regular meeting to authorize a three-year contract for environmental and wetland consulting services, including Brownfield site assessments with Applied Science & Technology (ASTI);
Resolved, the Rochester Hills City Council hereby authorizes a contract with ASTI in the amount of $34,000 dedicated towards Brownfield site assessments, funded by CDBG.