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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this l5 day of _e( , 2014, by and between the
CITY OF ELGIN, an Illinois municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), KANE COUNTY, a body
corporate and politic (hereinafter referred to as "County"), and ECONOMIC AND PLANNING SYSTEMS INC., a
Colorado corporation(hereinafter referred to as the"Consultant").
WHEREAS, the CITY and COUNTY have determined it to be in their best interests to obtain the assistance of a
consultant for the development of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for the City of Elgin and Kane County.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires jurisdictions to establish one
Consolidated Plan when forming of a HOME Consortium.
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT is experienced in all aspects of the Consolidated Plan process and desires to render
consulting services to the CITY and COUNTY.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall perform the tasks outlined in Attachment A, "Project Scope and Schedule" (hereinafter
referred to as the"PROJECT").
2. TIME SCHEDULE
CONSULTANT shall begin work on the PROJECT immediately upon execution of this Agreement and shall
complete the various phases of the PROJECT according to the schedule established in Attachment A.
3. WORK PRODUCTS
All work products prepared by the CONSULTANT pursuant hereto including, but not limited to, reports,
studies, plans, and recommendations shall be the property of the CITY and COUNTY and shall be delivered
to the CITY and COUNTY, in both hard and electronic format, upon request of the coordinators for the
CITY and the COUNTY identified in Section 26 hereof, (hereinafter referred to as the "Coordinators")
however,that the CONSULTANT may retain copies'of such work products for its records.
4. PAYMENTS TO THE CONSULTANT
A. The CITY and COUNTY shall make periodic payments to the CONSULTANT for services provided
under this Agreement according to the budget established in Attachment B, "Project Budget."
The payments made to the CONSULTANT for each phase of the PROJECT identified in Attachment
B shall not exceed the amounts budgeted for those phases. The CITY and COUNTY shall each
withhold five percent(5%)of the amount budgeted for each phase of the PROJECT—for a total of
ten percent (10%)withheld—until the CONSULTANT completes each phase and it is accepted by
the CITY and COUNTY.
B. Each invoice submitted by the CONSULTANT and approved for payment by the CITY and COUNTY
shall be paid in the following manner: Fifty percent (50%) paid by the CITY and fifty percent
(50%)paid by the COUNTY.
C. The total of all payments made by the CITY and COUNTY to the CONSULTANT for services
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provided under this Agreement shall not exceed a total $35,600.00, with the COUNTY paying no
more than $17,800.00 and the CITY paying no more than$17,800.00, unless modifications to the
PROJECT are authorized in writing by the CITY and COUNTY by way of written amendment to this
Agreement. The CITY and COUNTY will pay no more the
D. Additional services provided by the CONSULTANT beyond the PROJECT require prior written
approval of the CITY and COUNTY and shall be compensated according to terms agreed upon in
such written approval.
5. INVOICES
A. The CONSULTANT shall submit invoices not more often than monthly in a format approved by
the CITY and COUNTY.
B. The CONSULTANT shall maintain records showing actual time devoted to and expenses incurred
for completion of the PROJECT. The CONSULTANT shall permit representatives of the CITY and
COUNTY to inspect and audit all data and records of the CONSULTANT for work performed under
this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall make these records available at reasonable times during
the term of this Agreement, and for a period of one year following termination of this
Agreement.
6. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the CITY or the COUNTY may terminate this Agreement at
any time upon fifteen (15) days prior written notice to the CONSULTANT. In the event that this
Agreement is so terminated, the CONSULTANT shall be paid for services provided prior to termination,
consistent with the terms set forth under Article 4.
7. TERM
This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and, unless terminated for cause
or pursuant to Article 6, shall be deemed concluded on the date the CITY and COUNTY determine that the
PROJECT is completed. A determination of completion shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or claims
the CITY and COUNTY may have or thereafter acquire with respect to any term or provision of the
Agreement.
8. NOTICE OF CLAIM
If the CONSULTANT wishes to make a claim for additional compensation as a result of action taken by the
CITY or COUNTY, the CONSULTANT shall give written notice of his claim to the CITY and the COUNTY
within fifteen (15) days after occurrence of such action. No claim for additional compensation shall be
valid unless so made. Any changes in the CONSULTANT's fee shall be valid only to the extent that the CITY
and COUNTY and the CONSULTANT agree to such changes in writing. Regardless of the decision of the
CITY and COUNTY relative to a claim submitted by the CONSULTANT, all work required under this
Agreement,as determined by the CITY and COUNTY,shall proceed without interruption.
9. BREACH OF CONTRACT
If any party violates or breaches any term of this Agreement, such violation or breach shall be deemed to
constitute a default, and the other parties have the right to seek such administrative, contractual or legal
remedies as may be suitable to the violation or breach; and, in addition, if any party, by reason of any
default, fails within fifteen (15) days after notice thereof by another party to comply with the conditions
of the Agreement, the party having provided such notice may terminate this Agreement.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, or anything else to the contrary in this Agreement, with the sole
exception of an action to recover the monies the CITY and COUNTY have agreed to pay to the
CONSULTANT pursuant to Paragraph 4 hereof, no action shall be commenced by the CONSULTANT against
the CITY or COUNTY for monetary damages. CONSULTANT hereby further waives any and all claims or
rights to interest on money claimed to be due pursuant to this Agreement, and waives any and all such
rights to interest which it claims it may otherwise be entitled pursuant to law, including, but not limited
to, the Local Government Prompt Payment Act (50 ILCS 501/1, et seq.), as amended, or the Illinois
Interest Act (815 ILCS 205/1, et seq.), as amended. The parties hereto further agree that any action by
the CONSULTANT arising out of this Agreement must be filed within one year of the date the alleged
cause of action arose or the same will be time-barred. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive any
expiration,completion and/or termination of this Agreement.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT agrees to and shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the CITY and COUNTY, their officials, employees, agents, boards and commissions from and
against any and all claims, suits, judgments, costs, attorneys fees, damages or other relief, including but
not limited to workers compensation claims, in any way resulting from or arising out of negligent actions
or omissions of the CONSULTANT in connection herewith, including negligence or omissions of employees
or agents of the CONSULTANT arising out of the performance of this Agreement. In the event of any
action against the CITY or COUNTY, its officers, employees, agents, boards or commissions, covered by the
foregoing duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless such action shall be defended by legal counsel of
the CITY's choosing and COUNTY's choosing. The City and the County shall each be entitled to their own
counsel. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the completion and any termination and/or
expiration of this agreement.
11. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No official,director, officer, agent or employee of the CITY or COUNTY shall be charged personally or held
contractually liable under any term or provision of this Agreement or because of their execution, approval
or attempted execution of this Agreement.
12. INSURANCE
A. Comprehensive Liability. The CONSULTANT shall provide, pay for and maintain in effect, during
the term of this Agreement, a policy of comprehensive general liability insurance written in
occurrence form with limits of at least $1,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury and $1,000,000
aggregate for property damage.
The CONSULTANT shall deliver to the COORDINATORS a Certificate of Insurance naming the CITY
and COUNTY as additional insured's. The policy shall not be modified or terminated without
thirty(30)days prior written notice to the COORDINATORS.
The Certificate of Insurance shall include contractual obligation assumed by the CONSULTANT
under Article 10,entitled "Indemnification."
This insurance shall apply as primary insurance with respect to any other insurance or self-
insurance programs afforded to the CITY and COUNTY. There shall be no endorsement or
modification of this insurance to make it excess over other available insurance, alternatively, if
the insurance states that it is excess or prorate,it shall be endorsed to be primary with respect to
the CITY and COUNTY.
B. Comprehensive Automobile Liability. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance written in
occurrence form covering all owned, non-owned and hired motor vehicles with limits of not less
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than$500,000 per occurrence for damage to property.
C. Combined Single Limit Policy. The requirements for insurance coverage for the general liability
and auto exposures may be met with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence
subject to a$1,000,000 aggregate.
13. NONDISCRIMINATION
In all hiring or employment made possible or, resulting from this Agreement, there shall be no
discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, age, race, color, creed,
national origin, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless based
upon a bona fide occupational qualification, and this requirement shall apply to, but not be limited to,the
following: employment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation
and selection for training,including apprenticeship.
No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination in receipt of the benefit of any services or
activities made possible by or resulting from this'Agreement on the grounds of sex, race, color, creed,
national origin,age except minimum age and retirement provisions, marital status, or the presence of any
sensory, mental or physical handicap. Any violation of this provision shall be considered a violation of a
material provision of this Agreement and shall be grounds for cancellation, termination or suspension, in
whole or in part, of the Agreement by the CITY and COUNTY.
14. ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS
This Agreement and each and every portion thereof shall be binding upon the successors and the assigns
of the parties hereto; provided, however, that no assignment should be made without the prior written
consent of the CITY and COUNTY.
15. DELEGATIONS AND SUBCONTRACTORS
Any assignment, delegation or subcontracting shall be subject to all the terms, conditions and other
provisions of this Agreement and the CONSULTANT shall remain liable to the CITY and COUNTY with
respect to each and every item, condition and other provision hereof to the same extent that the
CONSULTANT would have been obligated if it had done the work itself and no assignment, delegation or
subcontract had been made. The use of any proposed subcontractor shall require the CITY's and
COUNTY's advanced written approval.
16. NO CO-PARTNERSHIP OR AGENCY
This Agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture, employment or other
• agency relationship between the parties hereto.
17. SEVERABILITY
The parties intend and agreed that, if any paragraph, sub-paragraph, phrase, clause or other provision of
this Agreement, or any portion thereof, shall beheld to be void or otherwise unenforceable, all other
portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
18. HEADINGS
The headings of the several paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience
and for reference and in no way are they intended to define, limit or describe the scope of intent of any
provision of this Agreement, nor shall they be construed to affect in any manner the terms and provisions
hereof or the interpretation or construction thereof.
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19. MODIFICATION OR AMENDMENT
This Agreement and its attachments constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties on the subject matter
hereof and may not be changed, modified, discharged or extended except by written amendment duly
executed by the parties. Each party agrees that no representations or warranties shall be binding upon
the other parties unless expressed in writing herein or in a duly executed amendment hereof, or change
order as herein provided.
20. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in, and shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Illinois. Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any rights
pursuant to this agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois.
21. NEWS RELEASES
The CONSULTANT may not issue any news releases without prior approval from the COORDINATORS, nor
will the CONSULTANT make public proposals developed under this Agreement without prior written
approval from the COORDINATORS prior to said documentation becoming matters of public record.
22. COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONSULTANTS
The CONSULTANT shall cooperate with any other consultants in the CITY'S and COUNTY's employ or any
work associated with the PROJECT.
23. INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC CONTRACTING
The CONSULTANT certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on this contract as a result of a
violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E et seq.or any similar state or federal statute regarding bid rigging.
24. SEXUAL HARASSMENT
As a condition of this contract, the CONSULTANT shall have written sexual harassment policies that
include,at a minimum,the following information:
A. the illegality of sexual harassment;
B. the definition of sexual harassment under state law;
C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples;
D. the vendor's internal complaint process including penalties;
E. the legal recourse, investigative and complaint process available through the Illinois Department
of Human Rights, and the Illinois Human Rights Commission;
F. directions on how to contact the department and commission;
G. protection against retaliation as provided by Section 6-101 of the Human Rights Act.
A copy of the policies must be provided to the Department of Human Rights upon request per 775 ILCS
5/2-105.
25. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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All recommendations and other communications by the CONSULTANT to the COORDINATORS and to
other participants, which may affect cost or time of completion, shall be made or confirmed in writing.
The COORDINATORS may also require other recommendations and communications by the CONSULTANT
be made or confirmed in writing.
26. NOTICES
All notices, reports and documents required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed
by First Class Mail, postage prepaid,addressed as follows:
A. As to CITY:
Sarosh Saher,Senior Planner
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin IL 60120-5555
B. As to COUNTY:
Josh Beck,Assistant Director for Community Development
Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment
719 South Batavia Avenue
Geneva IL 60134
C. As to CONSULTANT:
Andrew M. Knudtsen
Economic& Planning Systems, Inc.
730 17th Street
Suite 630
Denver, CO 80202
27. COMPLAINCE WITH LAWS
Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement it is expressly agrees and understood that in connection
with the performance of this Agreement that the CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable Federal, State,
Municipal, and other requirements of law, including, but not limited to, any applicable requirements regarding
prevailing wages, minimum wage,workplace safety and legal status of employees. Without limiting the foregoing,
CONSULTANT hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the CITY and/or COUNTY that all CONSULTANT's
employees and/or agents who will be providing products and/or services with respect to this Agreement shall be
legal residents of the United States. CONSULTANT shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses, pay all
charges and fees and give ails notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of this work,
and/or the products and/or services provided by this Agreement. The CITY and/or COUNTY shall have the right to
audit any records in the possession or control of the CONSULTANT to determine the CONSULTANT's compliance
with the provisions of this paragraph. In the event that the CITY and/or COUNTY proceeds with such an audit the
CONSULTANT shall make available to the CITY and/or COUNTY the CONSULTANTS relevant records at no cost to
the CITY and/or COUNTY. CONSULTANT shall pay any and all costs associated with any such audit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have placed their hands and seals upon and executed this Agreement in
triplicate as though each copy hereof was an original and that there are no other oral agreements that have not
been reduced to writing in this statement.
For the City of/Elggiin::,
Dated this' day of (1-e/ ,A.D., 2015.
THE CITY OF ELGIN ATTEST:
By: ��• By: t (///e. J(1,40
C Manager / City Clerk
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For Kane County:
Dated this day of Oct ,A.D., 2014.
THE COUNTY OF KANE
By: / 1/14 4.
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Kane County Office of unity Reinvestment
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For the CONSULTANT:
Dated this ay of D ,A.D., 2014.
Economic`and Planning Systems, INC.
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ATTACHMENT A
PROJECT SCOPE AND SCHEDULE
2015 to 2019 Consolidated Plan Housing Market Analysis
Task Completion Date
Task#1 Project Initiation November 7th, 2014
Task#2 Information Collection
Task 2.1 Planning Documents November 30th,2014
Task 2.2 Data Analysis December 19th, 2014
Task 2.3 Narrative January 9th, 2015
Task#3 Geographic Analysis January 23rd, 2015
Task#4 Public Participation
Task 4.1 Survey Preparation November 17th, 2014
Task 4.2 Optional Focus Groups December 16th,2014
Task#5 Development of Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan
Task 5.1 Development of Draft Strategic Plan January 30th, 2015
Task 5.2 Development of Annual Action Plan March 2nd, 2015
Task#6 Development of Consolidated Plan
Task 6.1 Complete the Development of Draft Consolidated Plan March 27th, 2015
Task 6.2 Make Requested changes,submit to HUD for approval April 10th, 2015
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ATTACHMENT B
PROJECT BUDGET
2015 to 2019 Consolidated Plan Housing Market Analysis
Task Amount
Task#1 Project Initiation $730.00
Task#2 Information Collection
Task 2.1 Planning Documents $1,660.00
Task 2.2 Data Analysis $4,350.00
Task 2.3 Narrative $6,400.00
Task#3 Geographic Analysis $3,620.00
Task#4 Public Participation
Task 4.1 Survey Preparation $3,580.00
Task 4.2 Optional Focus Groups $3,760.00
Task#5 Development of Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan $5,220.00
Task#6 Development of Consolidated Plan
Task 6.1 Complete the Development of Draft Consolidated Plan $3,870.00
Task 6.2 Make Requested changes,submit to HUD for approval $2,410.00
Total $35,600.00
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Consultant list— (Prepared by Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment)
The following list of consultants was notified and request to submit a proposal to
prepare the 2015-2019 Kane-Elgin Five year Consolidated Plan
1. Fregonese Associates
heather@frego.com
2. Economic& Planning Systems
dschwartz@epsdenver.com
3. Western Economic Services, LLC
rgaudin@wes.info
4. Mullin & Lonergan Associates
BillW@mandl.net
5. BBC Research &Consulting
mail@bbcresearch.com
6. Community Planning and Development Advisors, LLC
marcia.bergeson@att.net, bjberlan@aol.com; hrhurie@gmail.com
7. Dennison Associates
da@dennisonassociates.com
8. Veronica Tam and Associates
veronica.tam@vtaplanning.com
9. WFN Consulting
sivy@wfnconsulting.com
10. McKenna Associates
info@mcka.com
11. Basile Baumann Prost &Associates, Inc.
jprost@bbpa.com
12. Orion Planning Group
OPG@OrionPlanningGroup.com
13. Clarion Associates
clarion@clarionassociates.com
14. Farr Associates
doug@farrside.com
15. Ochsner Hare & Hare, LLC
dbinckley@ohhkc.com
16. Phillips Preiss Shapiro Associates, Inc.
pgrygiel@ppsaplanning.com
17. RKG Associates, Inc.
mail@rkgassociates.com
18. S.B. Friedman &Company
sfriedman@friedmanco.com
19. Urban Strategies
kgotzler@urbanstrategies.biz
20. Usona Development
bkubal@usonadevelopment.com
21. Vandewalle &Associates
va@vandewalle.com
22. Community Development Experts-CDE
ron@cdexperts.net
KANE-ELGIN HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS
Proposal Evaluation Form
Firm: Economic& Planning Systems Inc. (EPS) Phone: 303-623-3557
Contact: David Schwartz E-mail: [dschwartz@epsdenver.com]
Address: 730 17th Street Suite 630 Denver, CO 80202
Evaluation Criteria
1. Proposed fee: $35,600.00 within project budget? Yes n No
2. Experience of the firm.
N Excellent n Good ❑ Fair n Poor
Comments: Economic& Planning Systems as an organization have successfully completed
several Consolidated Plans and Housing Market Analysis'for multiple jurisdictions across the
the country. EPS staff and its project advisors have a strong understanding of the needs of
of HUD Consolidated Plan process and experience in developing data that is required for the
Consolidated Plan process.
3. Likely efficiency and effectiveness of the methodology proposed by the firm.
N Excellent ❑ Good ❑ Fair n Poor
Comments: Staff have no concerns related to the effectiveness of Economic & Planning
Systems completing the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan in the timeframe that was dictated by
the request for proposals. Previous experience and reference checks with recent clients
have lead the staf to make this determination.
4. Qualifications of the individuals identified to supervise the analysis,design and development
of the plan.
[X] Excellent n Good n Fair ❑ Poor
Comments: EPS has assembled a qualified staff,advisors,and contractors that understand
the Consolidated Plan process from analysis to design to final development.
5. Feedback obtained from references.
® Excellent ❑ Good n Fair ❑ Poor
Comments: Economic Planning Systems has completed work on Consolidated Plans for
multiple Entitlement Communities and Participating Jurisdictions from across the nation,
their work has been described as good to excellent by the provided references.
6. Overall evaluation of the proposal.
® Excellent ri Good 0 Fair 0 Poor
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Proposal
7/teEcononticsofLand,Use
Consolidated 5-Year Plan
for Program Years 2015-2019
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Prepared for:
Kane County
Prepared by:
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
Economic&Planning Systems,Inc.
730 17th Street,Suite 630 September 26, 2014
Denver,CO 80202-3511
303 623 3557 tel
303 623 9049 fax
Oakland
Sacramento
Denver
Los Angeles EPS #143074
www.epsys.com
September 25, 2014
Mr. Josh Beck
Assistant Director for Community Development
Kane County
Office of Community Reinvestment
719 South Batavia Avenue
Geneva, Illinois 60134
Subject: Consolidated 5-Year Plan for Program Years 2015-2019;
EPS #143074
Dear Josh:
Thank you for giving Economic & Planning Systems (EPS) the opportunity to
submit a proposal to work with the Kane-Elgin Consortium again to prepare
its 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan. This proposal highlights our
The Economics of Land Use understanding of the project, our understanding and experience with HUD's
requirements and tools (e.g. using the a-Con Planning Suite and.CPD
mapping tool), our experience addressing workforce development issues
within and outside the framework of Consolidated Plans, and our
understanding of local and regional market dynamics.
EPS understands that while the Consortium is seeking a consultant versed in
completing Consolidated Plans according to the guidelines as described in 24
CFR Part 91, we understand that the Consortium is also seeking assistance
in its broader efforts to establish a business loan program and Section 108
loan program that strengthen the Consortium's workforce development
initiatives.
EPS recognizes that addressing and strengthening workforce development is
critical to the success of housing and community development efforts. We
believe that our efficiency at completing Consolidated Plans, our
understanding of the regional context, and our experience in helping other
communities craft integrated housing and workforce development strategies
will not only help the Consortium elevate its top-of-mind issues in this effort,
but also help tailor and prioritize the strategies to the community's most
urgent needs.
Please accept this proposal as a first draft that can be modified in scope and
level of effort. We would welcome and be delighted by the opportunity to
work with you again.
Economic&Planning Systems,Inc.
730 17th Street,Suite 630
Denver,CO 80202-3511 Sincerely,
303 623 3557 tel
303 623 9049 fax ECONOMIC&PLAAANNNING SYSTEMS, INC.
Oakland M 4/._1 {i
Sacramento r411
Denver
Los Angeles Andrew Knudtsen David Schwartz
Managing Principal Vice President
www.epsys.com
Table of Contents
FIRM HISTORY 1
Economic & Planning Systems 1
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE 2
Housing Experience 2
Economic Development 2
Representative Projects 3
Project Profiles 4
PROJECT METHODOLOGY 9
Project Understanding 9
Scope of Services 10
Project Schedule 14
Proposed Fee Structure 15
PROJECT TEAM 16
Résumés 17
ADDITIONAL REQUESTED INFORMATION 21
EPS Contact 21
References 21
Copyright Release 21
Indemnification 22
Certification 22
W-9 Form 23
Letter of Intention Regarding Insurance Coverage 24
Table of Contents
FIRM HISTORY
Economic & Planning Systems
Economic & Planning Systems (EPS) formed April 1, 1983 in Berkeley, California
XIY and incorporated in California on December 21, 1987. Due to the area's growth
10:44 a second office opened in Sacramento, CA in 1989. The EPS Denver office
1:146p, opened in 1999 to serve geographies further east, and in 2011, EPS opened an
office in Los Angeles, California. Currently, EPS's professional staff of 46 includes
specialists in housing policy, economic development and analysis, public finance,
real estate development, land use and transportation planning, and government organization.
EPS is a land economics consulting firm experienced in the full spectrum of services related to
real estate development, the financing of public infrastructure and government services, land use
and conservation planning, and government organization. The following are EPS's primary areas
of expertise:
• Real Estate Market and Feasibility Analysis • Land Use Planning and Growth Management
• Public Finance • Open Space and Resource Conservation
• Fiscal and Economic Impact Analysis • Government Organization
• Reuse, Revitalization, and Redevelopment • Transportation Planning and Analysis
• Housing Development Feasibility and Policy • Asset Valuation and Repositioning
• Regional Economics and Industry Analysis
EPS was founded on the principle that land use-related public policy should be built on realistic
assessment of market forces and economic trends, feasible implementation measures, and
recognition of public policy objectives. The firm operates at the nexus of the public and private
sectors and has provided consulting services to hundreds of public- and private-sector clients
throughout the United States. EPS clients include cities, counties, special districts, education and
other non-profit institutions, multi-jurisdictional authorities, property owners, developers,
financial institutions, and land use attorneys. The firm maintains the highest standards of
objectivity and does not take advocacy positions. We therefore are respected as an unbiased
source of information and analysis regarding the economic and financial impacts of alternative
policy considerations.
Economic&Planning Systems, Inc. 1 Firm History
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Housing Experience
Specifically concerning housing, EPS believes that adequate and affordable housing is critical to
the sustained vitality of any regional economy and the healthy functioning of the economy and
community. In such places where affordability is at issue, the provision of policies and tools to
mitigate these economic forces is integral to the strength and diversity of the economic base, the
optimal use of land and transportation resources, and the environmental and social health of the
community and the region. Our services integrate an understanding of market forces on local,
regional, and national levels to ensure that our findings have broad, long-term relevance.
EPS has a depth of affordable housing related experience. In addition to conducting evaluations
to support municipal fee programs, EPS has completed numerous affordable housing market and
feasibility studies; evaluations related to the physical and economic linkage between jobs and
housing; and analysis of the impacts that employment growth has on housing needs. We have
also analyzed the impacts of land use and growth control measures on the ability of the private
sector to meet the demand for housing. Our knowledge of housing issues within these
environments spans a large spectrum:
• HUD-related documents, such as Consolidated Plans and Analyses of Impediments;
• Structuring land use controls, e.g. IHOs, linkage programs, incentive zoning ordinances;
• Community development studies;
• Affordable and workforce housing needs studies;
• Jobs-housing nexus studies;
• Preference studies;
• Demand forecasting;
• Fiscal and economic impacts;
• Housing redevelopment and smart growth
EPS also brings familiarity and experience with use of the e-Con Planning Suite within HUD
IDIS system.
Economic Development
EPS also prepares research and analyses that support revitalization and redevelopment efforts,
such as workforce development strategies, business plans, program development, and industry
analysis. Our services help to strategically combine marketing and business development with
the elimination of physical, environmental, and market constraints to create a vital mix of
business, civic, and pedestrian activity. Our geographic focus in this practice ranges from specific
sites within a redevelopment project area to entire neighborhoods or sub-markets within a
region. EPS often takes a key role in working with other professionals, including urban
designers, redevelopment specialists, transportation planners, civil engineers, and developers, to
assist local agencies in formulating effective revitalization efforts as part of planning projects or
formal redevelopment programs.
Economic&Planning Systems, Inc. 2 Previous Experience
Kane-Elgin Consolidated 5-Year Plan
September 26, 2014
The following section is a summary of EPS's experience in working on similar projects. Each
description contains a summary of the project budget and the number of total hours worked.
Representative Projects
• Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, Kane
County-Elgin-Aurora Consortium, IL
• HUD Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Aurora, Colorado
• Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, City of
Pueblo, Colorado
• Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Update, Denver, Colorado
• Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) Technical Assistance, Aurora, Colorado
• Housing Demand and Policy, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Inclusionary Housing Rental Policy Program Update, Boulder, Colorado
• Core to Shore Redevelopment Plan, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Financial Analysis, Boulder, Colorado
• Kansas City Comprehensive Fiscal Study and Investment Sustainability, Kansas City, Missouri
• Housing Nexus Study, Douglas County, Colorado
• Affordable Housing Program, Santa Barbara, California
• Business and Waterfront Improvement Project Redevelopment Study, Sacramento, California
• Downtown Comprehensive Plan, Anchorage, Alaska
• ULI/Enterprise Workforce Housing Committee, Denver, Colorado
• Downtown Revitalization Study, Walnut Creek, California
• Housing Element, Sonoma County, California
• Housing and Community Sustainability Study, Flagstaff, Arizona
• Wasatch Choices 2040 Housing Needs Assessment, Salt Lake/Weber/Davis/Utah Counties, Utah
• Comprehensive Plan Economic Impact Analysis, Nashville, Tennessee
• Rental Market Assessment, Phoenix, Arizona
• Stapleton Foundation Affordable Housing, Denver, Colorado
• Lowry Housing Operations Analysis, Denver, Colorado
• Windsor Workforce Housing Needs Assessment, Windsor, Colorado
• Affordable Housing Master Plan, Aspen, Colorado
• Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, Telluride, Colorado
• Housing Needs Assessment, Teton County, Wyoming
• Senior/Special Needs Housing Study, Lafayette, California
• Market Feasibility and Impact Study for an Assisted Living Facility, Moraga, California
• City/County Association of Governments Housing Needs Study, San Mateo County, California
• Marina Jobs/Housing Study, Marina, California
• Comprehensive Plan Update, Longmont, Colorado
Economic&Planning Systems, Inc. 3 Previous Experience
Kane-Elgin Consolidated 5-Year Plan
September 26, 2014
Project Profiles
Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Kane County/Elgin/Aurora Consortium, Illinois
The Kane-Elgin Consortium of governments, including Kane County, the City of Elgin, and the
City of Aurora contracted EPS to complete a Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, as well as an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
An EPS led team completed research and analysis of socio-economic and demographic trends
and conditions. The HUD Consolidated Plan was completed within a condensed timeline and
included the full assessment of housing, particularly for special needs populations, as well as
socio-economic conditions by race/ethnicity, social services, among other conditions. The team
also prepared an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, as required by the Fair
Housing Act of 1978. This process was completed within a unique political environment that
involved fielding a survey to public officials, housing industry representatives, and the public, as
well as conducting stakeholder interviews and focus groups to assess public sentiment,
knowledge of local fair housing practices, issues, and general awareness.
HUD Five-Year Consolidated Plan
Aurora, Colorado
City of Aurora commissioned a study to provide it with a comprehensive understanding of
housing and community issues. This included an analysis of housing and community
development needs and gaps, which would serve as a basis for the priorities and strategies used
in the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy. The study
builds on a multitude of previous citywide efforts addressing housing and community
development needs, including the previous Five-Year Consolidated Plan, several Urban Renewal
Area Plans, as well as the previous Housing Needs Assessment, which EPS had conducted several
years prior.
An EPS led team conducted extensive community outreach, including stakeholder interviews,
focus groups, and meetings. One of the primary challenges was to build on numerous
community outreach and surveys from previous efforts with the findings from this project. In
addition to addressing special population needs, as related to human and social services, family
and youth priorities, the study focused on employment and economic development as it related
to business in low and moderate income areas. The EPS team also addressed the City's needs in
terms of public, cultural and recreational facilities, infrastructure, public safety, code and law
enforcement issues, and urban renewal. The results of these comprehensive efforts helped
structure priorities for the City's community development programs and activities, as well as
recommendations for the Consolidated Plan goals, priorities, and objectives to identify an overall
housing and community development strategy to address current and future needs.
Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
City of Pueblo, Colorado
The City of Pueblo commissioned a study to provide it with a comprehensive understanding of
housing and community issues. This included an analysis of housing and community
development needs and gaps, which would serve as a basis for the priorities and strategies used
in the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
Economic&Planning Systems, Inc. 4 Previous Experience
Kane-Elgin Consolidated 5-Year Plan
September 26, 2014
An EPS led team conducted extensive community outreach, including stakeholder interviews,
focus groups, and meetings. In addition to addressing special population needs, as related to
human and social services, family and youth priorities, the study focused on employment and
economic development as it related to business in low and moderate income areas. The results
of these comprehensive efforts helped structure priorities for the City's community development
programs and activities, as well as provide goals, priorities, and objectives to identify an overall
housing and community development strategy to address current and future needs. The final
document was used to fulfill the requirements of HUD's guidelines for receiving CDBG, HOME,
and ESG funding through the Consolidated Plan process.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Update
Denver, Colorado
The City and County of Denver's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO) was passed in 2002 and
was a major achievement for affordable housing policy. The IHO addressed an expanding
population and economy that resulted in rising housing costs. Accordingly, the City established
the IHO with a requirement to provide 10 percent of units built in structures with 30 or more
units being moderately-priced dwelling units (MPDU). The IHO was tailored to give a developer
the option of constructing MPDUs or paying a cash in-lieu (CIL) fee. To encourage construction of
units, the ordinance included a few incentives, such as a density bonus and a cash incentive for
up to 50 percent of required MPDUs built. Since that time, however, economic and policy
changes occurred, all of which have affected the IHO's performance.
To evaluate its options for making the program more productive and effective, the City contracted
with EPS to improve the IHO with a focus on: 1) geographic distribution of units; 2) an improved
set of incentives that would motivate developers to construct units; and 3) a recalibration of the
IHO's parameters, such as cash-in-lieu payments, cash subsidy amounts, and income levels. EPS
assessed affordability trends, conditions, and gaps at the neighborhood level, as well as evaluated
overlays of proximity to employment, transit, and locally-calibrated H+T costs by neighborhood.
The study included a pro forma model to test the development and city impacts (i.e. feasibility) of
modified and enhanced IHO requirements and incentives to maximize the incentive to developers
to build units. The pro forma was built with a variety of prototypical developments throughout the
City and accounted for the full range of market and program parameter assumptions, which were
vetted through developer interviews. The findings provided a calibrated set of incentives by a
prioritized set of geographic areas to enable the City to secure cash payments from certain types
(and location) of development and constructed units from others.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) Technical Assistance
Aurora, Colorado
EPS was retained by the City of Aurora to research, structure, write, and submit the NSP2 grant
request to HUD. As the lead agency completing the grant request, EPS evaluated a wide range
of issues. These included community needs related to foreclosures, vacant structures, housing
market conditions, household income, unemployment, wages and other factors affecting supply
and demand. EPS also evaluated the City's capacity to administer the grant and documented
capacity related to real estate acquisitions,'rehab construction, marking, sales, home buyer
training, and programs to address Spanish speaking residents, management of wait lists, and
ways to address competing buyers. Building on the research and the City priorities, EPS
completed all required elements of the grant application and provided a basis for the $14.1
million request.
Economic&Planning Systems, Inc. 5 Previous Experience
Kane-Elgin Consolidated 5-Year Plan
September 26, 2014
Housing Demand and Policy
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City selected EPS to complete the housing element of its comprehensive plan,
planokc, the purpose of which was to guide decisions to create a more sustainable and healthy
city with quantifiable information and public input. Its policies would influence a more sustainable
development and land use pattern with the goal of increasing the quality of life. The goal of the
Housing Plan is to gather information about the amount and types of housing that are anticipated
throughout the city over the next 20 years. The Housing Plan will include recommendations on
how to close any identified gaps between projected supply and demand, especially with respect
to compact housing types, and the project will inform land use policies.
EPS, in collaboration with RRC Associates completed a comprehensive housing demand study,
including a city-wide survey to assess demand for housing by geography, age level, income, and
preferences and willingness to make tradeoffs for a wide variety of housing types and
neighborhood attributes. EPS quantified housing demand by age cohort by different parts of the
city over 20 years, identifying the elasticity of demand and willingness to pay for various types
and neighborhood qualities.
Inclusionary Housing Rental Policy Program Update
Boulder, Colorado
The City of Boulder's IH program, which requires 20 percent of all new development to be
permanently affordable, was working effectively for ownership housing, but was no longer
meeting the City's objectives for rental projects. This was largely a non-issue between 2000 and
2009 as there was little rental housing built. Since then, the market shifted and several larger
rental projects of 200 to 300 units were under construction or planned. The City is restricted by a
State statute that prohibits municipalities from imposing rent control on private development. As
a result, the City imposes IH on rental developments but relies on a provision of the statute that
allows municipalities to enforce rent control on properties owned by housing authorities and
similar agencies. The affordable housing outcomes negotiated on rental projects to date,
however, are not meeting the City's goals for a balance of units and CIL payments.
The City retained EPS to analyze the market and financing conditions surrounding the
development of rental housing and to formulate new policies that better meet the City's overall
affordable housing goals, including identifying an option that achieves a feasible affordable
housing percentage through a balance of units and CIL payments including on-site units. This
project also explored adjusting the allowable AMI limits down from 60 percent to 50 percent or
lower so that the maximum affordable rents are measurably less than market rates. EPS also
benchmarked the economic impact of the current ownership IH standards and against rental
developments to balance the IH requirements on for-sale and rental projects as a basis for
adjusting the rental policy to be more equitable.
Core to Shore Redevelopment Plan
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
EPS was economic consultant on a multidisciplinary team to prepare a redevelopment plan for the
I-40 Study Area adjacent to downtown Oklahoma City. The existing elevated section of I-40 in
the downtown area is being demolished, relocated eight blocks south towards the river, and
replaced with a pedestrian-friendly parkway, thus providing an opportunity for redevelopment of
the underutilized land area with barrier-free access to downtown.
Economic&Planning Systems, Inc. 6 Previous Experience
Kane-Elgin Consolidated 5-Year Plan
September 26, 2014
EPS conducted market studies for the full range of potential land uses and researched
redevelopment projects in other cities for comparability and lessons learned. A diverse high
density residential neighborhood surrounding a major new park was identified as the primary
development opportunity. A number of catalyst development sites were designated along the
boulevard including a new convention site, headquarters hotel, and a retail town center project.
The plan included a redevelopment plan and vision, key infrastructure investments, and political
leadership as the three essentials to implementation.
Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Financial Analysis
Boulder, Colorado
The City of Boulder adopted Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in 2000 in order to encourage the
development of affordable housing units within the community. The IHO policies encourage a
balance of on-site housing development and cash-in lieu (CIL) payments. Due to changes in
market values, most developers were opting not to build units on site and electing to use the CIL
as a less expensive option. The Housing and Human Services (HHS) department hired EPS to
evaluate the effect of the cash-in-lieu (CIL) payment and a proposed affordable housing density
bonus in the Transit Village Area (TVA) on project feasibility. This project led to a larger review
of the IHO and CIL payment amounts.
EPS prepared a review of several communities with IHO programs to develop a series of
alternative IHO and CIL payment structures. EPS designed five development scenarios that
ranged in size, density and location. A pro forma for each scenario was created for analysis of
the current and alternative IHO and CIL payment structures. The results of the analysis were
used by City Staff to adopt a new CIL payment schedule and program for annual adjustments.
Kansas City Comprehensive Fiscal Study and Investment Sustainability
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City historically had provided substantial incentives to encourage economic development,
job creation, housing and business retention. However, the City's concerns about the potential
cumulative impacts of incentives, revenue diversions, and tax abatements on the City's General
Fund revenues streams and its ability to pay for increased operating costs prompted a study of
its incentives, economic development policies, and an assessment of their impact on the City's
public revenues and expenditures.
EPS assessed comparable community's magnitude of debt obligations, incentives policies and
practices, and worked with City staff to develop a fiscal model to be used in assessing the fiscal
impacts of the use of any of the City's economic development tools and tax incentives on
municipal revenue and expenditures. A series of future scenarios were developed and the model
was used to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of incentives, abatements, and debt
service guarantees. Based on the findings, the consulting team recommended a series of
alternative policies to guide the City's strategic investment in future projects. EPS continues to
maintain the fiscal impact model for evaluation of future development projects.
Economic&Planning Systems, Inc. 7 Previous Experience
Kane-Elgin Consolidated 5-Year Plan
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September 26, 2014
Housing Nexus Study
Douglas County, Colorado
Douglas County offers its residents an attractive blend of quality of life with an abundance of
natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. From 2000 to 2010, the County's
population more than doubled from 120,000 to 270,000. As a result of strong demand, housing
costs were too high and workers in the County's largest industries—service, education, and
construction, were forced to commute. The Board of County Commissioners, the County
Manager's Office, and the Housing Partnership retained EPS to conduct a housing nexus study to
determine the linkage between new housing and demand for service sector jobs and affordable
housing, and establish a legally defensible fee in-lieu to mitigate that demand.
EPS assessed the dynamics of employment by industry, commuting patterns, and expenditure
patterns by income level. Our effort also included conducting focus groups with representatives
from each of the affected industries to document employment recruitment and retention
problems. One on one interviews were also completed with representatives from the
development, housing, insurance, and legal community to understand the impact that recent
legislation concerning construction defects (HB 10-1394) would have on the future of affordable
housing. With this analysis and outreach, EPS established the linkage between new households
and demand for jobs and affordable housing. This established the legal basis for adopting a
housing fee in-lieu for financing the affordable housing need. To motivate the County's decision-
makers, EPS also documented the beneficial and detrimental impacts that a continuation or
mitigation of the current heavy in- and out-commuting patterns would have on household cost-
burden and the County's fiscal revenues and expenditures.
Economic&Planning Systems, Inc. 8 Previous Experience
PROJECT METHODOLOGY
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Project Understanding
A central theme in the Consolidated Plan is to integrate local objectives into the framework used
to structure the Five-Year Strategy and Action Plan. Information compiled helps to structure and
guide the development of the local objectives and policy to uphold the three major national goals:
• Provide decent housing;
• Provide a suitable living environment; and
• Provide expanded economic opportunities
In general, the major goals of the Consolidated Plan are to identify:
• Housing and community development needs, priorities, goals and strategies; and
• How funds will be allocated to housing and community development activities.
Having worked with the Consortium in the preparation of its 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan and
2012 Analysis of Impediments, EPS brings an understanding of the regional community and
organizational landscape to this process. We understand that economic conditions remain
challenging where households continue to suffer from the possibility of foreclosure and
unemployment remains relatively high. More challenging is the fact that some substantial
historic funding sources, such as the Riverboat Funds, that have supported millions of dollars of
annual community development and non-profit funding efforts for years, have dwindled in the
recent past. For the community and its governing bodies, these are challenges that necessitate
effective and creative solutions.
EPS recognizes that current efforts to establish a Section 108 loan pool in conjunction with a
• business loan program are in line with creatively solving fundamental economic challenges. The
creation of a separate Workforce Development Department within the County stands as firm
evidence of that as well. After all, EPS believes that at the root of repairing and addressing
housing affordability and community development needs is stimulating the mechanism of
workforce development. Such multi-pronged approaches to workforce, housing, and community
development are critical, and EPS brings a unique blend of experience and expertise to the
Consortium to address each of its requirements in this RFP and relevant to its objectives.
• EPS has a depth of experience with the fundamental requirements of preparing Entitlement
Community documents, such as Consolidated Plans and AIs.
• We bring experience in the use of IDIS and the e-Con Planning Suite.
• We have worked with the Consortium staff.
• We understand the local market and the extent of the non-profit organizational framework.
• We have a ground-level awareness of the challenges the community faces and the extent to
which solutions addressing these, such as a business loan program and workforce
development strategies, that we have crafted for other communities in Consolidated Plans,
can play a role in crafting a unique and effective Strategic Plan.
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September 26, 2014
In summary, EPS brings the requisite experience in preparing Consolidated Plans to the
Consortium, we have the staff capabilities and experience to prepare the work quickly and
efficiently, but we also bring well-rounded experience in other critical practice areas such as
economic and workforce development strategy formulation so that the Consortium's top-of-mind
issues may be elevated and more fully integrated into its 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan.
Public Participation
Based on the RFP and conversation with staff, EPS understands the Consortium's approach to
preparing its 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan will be augmented by a public participation and
community outreach component, specifically focus groups. Along these lines, EPS brings years
of experience in economic development analysis and strategies, market analysis, industry
analysis, and business plan structuring. As such, EPS will be delighted to participate in one of
the focus groups pertaining to the intersection of workforce development issues and housing.
Alternative Data Sources
EPS recognizes that HUD's e-Con Planning Suite has made the process of documenting data and
information relevant to the preparation and submittal of Consolidated Plans much simpler and
more efficient. Because IDIS automatically populates data for most required data fields in the
Consolidated Plan, EPS will work with the Consortium to identify appropriate alternative data and
sources for those fields not populated with default information, as described in the scope below.
Scope of Services
The following tasks are designed to meet the goals and objectives of HUD's Five Year
Consolidated Plan, as described by Part 91 of Title 24 in the Code of Federal Regulations. The
findings of each of the following tasks will provide the client with all data and information to be
incorporated into sections of the Consolidated Plan.
Task 1: Project Initiation
EPS will kick-off the project via a conference call with staff from the Consortium to identify and
refine the proposed deliverables and identify a schedule for delivery of interim deliverables, as
well as to coordinate the possibility of participation and timing of a focus group regarding a
general workforce development and housing development issues, the business loan program
initiative, and creation of a Section 108 loan program.
Task 2: Information Collection
This task is geared toward the collection and identification of relevant information and
documentation from the Consortium's previous Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments,
copies of which EPS has already. This task involves EPS staff gaining access to IDIS through the
Consortium's access permission.
Task 2.1 - Planning Documents
EPS will assemble and review various planning documents, such as the Consortium's current
Consolidated Plan, the current and valid AI, as well as the Consortium's Annual Action Plans and
CAPERs. As noted in the RFP, the AI will be of guiding value to this process, ensuring that the
two documents are linked by common principles of fair housing, community, and economic
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development planning. EPS will work with staff of the Consortium to identify which aspects of
the existing documents should be used in the formation of its next Consolidated Plan and Action
Plan strategies. In general, the purpose of this task is to identify the appropriate strategy and
planning materials that document what the Consortium has done in the past, and provide a
framework for how it envisions utilizing funds in the next cycle of CDBG and HOME funding.
Task 2.2 -Data Analysis
HUD has simplified the process of collecting and analyzing household and demographic, housing
conditions, housing costs, special needs populations, public housing and support facilities, and
other necessary socio-economic data. Data sources used to automatically population a majority
of required tables in the Consolidated Plan are the reliable, conventional sources, including:
• Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data
• U.S. Census and American Community Survey (ACS)
• Public and Indian Housing Information Center (PIC)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• HOPWA Performance Data
• HUD Fair Market Rents and HOME Rents
• ESRI Business Analyst Package data (economic data)
There are, however, several pieces of information and data that are not automatically populated
by IDIS, or for which HUD recommends that the grantees should verify through alternative data
sources or verify by other relevant parties (such as local PHAs) such as:
• Households with children present
• Characteristics of public housing units data
• Condition of public housing units
• Homelessness information (can be obtained through the CPD online maps tool, but should be
verified by the local Continuum of Care Point-in-Time survey conducted in accordance with
HUD guidance)
• HUD suggests using the CoC's plan as documentation as well
• Rural homeless needs
• Facilities targeted to homeless persons
• Vacant units (will work with County staff to determine appropriate data source since U.S.
Postal Service vacant units data are no longer available)
As such, EPS will work with the Consortium and appropriate agencies throughout the County to
identify the best available information to administratively add to the sections of Consolidated
Plan for which alternative data sources are needed.
Task 2.3 -Narrative
HUD gives detailed guidance to grantees in completing narrative for each of the required sections
of the Consolidated Plan. In general, EPS will prepare narrative for most major sections of the
Consolidated Plan, but will anticipate working with Consortium staff on some specific items. For
example, EPS recognizes that there are sections of narrative that the City or County staff may be
in a better position to produce, such as the descriptions of completed and funded projects and
programs that the City or County may have already written up or that could be written very
efficiently by City or County staff.
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Task 3: Geographic Analysis
HUD has also simplified the process of identifying and determining areas of need down to the
Census Tract level with the CPD online mapping tool through IDIS. We recognize that the data
and information contained within the CPD mapping functions has made uniform data sources
available to entitlement communities, and that it has made the actual process of identifying
aspects such as concentrations of race and/or poverty or areas of disproportionate share, for
example, more reliable, efficient and expeditious.
Because of the vast amount of information that can be analyzed within this CPD GIS platform,
EPS will work with the Consortium staff to determine what levels of detail for which socio-
economic and demographic data variables will be important to highlight for project and program
funding priorities. EPS will also work with staff to determine whether additional GIS data should
be included in the CPD mapping tool, e.g. GIS files reflecting the locations of current, existing, or
proposed development/redevelopment projects. EPS will also work with staff to determine
whether targeted subareas need to be identified in this geographic analysis, which will be
relevant to the preparation of the Strategic Plan.
Task 4: Public Participation and Outreach
HUD has been increasingly placing.value on public participation and community outreach
components to ensure the adequate input of the public regarding critical housing and non-
housing community and economic development needs. This task contains an optional budget
and time allocation for EPS's participation and preparation of materials used for this component
of the Consolidated Plan preparation.
Task 4.1 -Survey Preparation
As noted in the RFP, EPS recognizes that the Consortium may hold up to three focus groups to
concentrate on different topic areas relevant to different stakeholders. While it is anticipated
that EPS may not be needed for two of them (focused on housing and homelessness), and that
Consortium staff may conduct them independently, EPS will be available to assist in the design,
fielding, and tabulation of data collected through an online survey made available to participants
as well as the general public. EPS proposes to use an online platform for surveying residents to
keep costs to a minimum, e.g. Survey Monkey.
Task 4.2 - Focus Group (Optional)
EPS anticipates that, given our expertise in other urban economic and planning areas, that the
Consortium may value our participation and guidance in a third focus group around the topic of
economic development and the possibility of implementing a business loan program in concert
with the Section 108 loan program. EPS proposes this optional task for the purpose of direct and
labor expenses related to our participation in a focus group.
Task 5: Development of the Strategic and Action Plan
In the development of the Strategic Plan, HUD recommends that local jurisdictions summarize
their priorities and specific goals it intends to initiate or complete within the period of the
Consolidated Plan. As this process requires the coordination of Consortium and EPS staff efforts,
EPS will work with staff at the appropriate time to develop these priorities and Goal Outcome
Indicators, as specified in IDIS.
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The product of this task will be an actionable plan that conveys the intent and purpose of the
Consolidated Plan, identifies the needs of the community, documents past activities and defines
strategies and goals to address those community and workforce development needs moving
forward. With an understanding of the regional market and the current fiscal and competitive
funding environment, EPS will work with the staff to ensure that strategies and goals are
prioritized according to the most urgent needs and areas.
EPS will also be mindful of other community planning efforts related to the County's more
fiscally-challenged environment, such as the County's efforts to reduce program costs by
8 percent per year in response to the decrease in Riverboat funds. EPS will also work with the
Consortium to ensure that other community development and housing policy priorities are
highlighted in the formulation of strategies, such as the creation of a the business loan program
and/or a Housing Development Fund that could be used and available through RFP processes for
the redevelopment, rehabilitation, or acquisition of affordable housing infrastructure.
Task 6: Submittal of Consolidated Plan
As noted in the RFP, EPS will prepare and submit the Consortium's 5-Year Consolidated Plan
through IDIS by the April 2015 deadline.
Task 6.1 -Draft Plan -
EPS will prepare a draft report of the Consolidated Plan for the Consortium staff to review and
comment on. This draft will be prepared in advance of the April submittal deadline and within
ample time to address requests and comments. HUD also requires that this document includes a
SF-424, appropriate certifications for each CPD grant, and that they both be signed by the
grantee's highest elected official and hard copies with original signatures must be mailed to HUD.
The submittal must also include public participation comments, as well as the reporting of
information collected through the public participation components.
Task 6.2 -Submittal and Pending Approval
After revision of the draft report, to the extent necessary, EPS will submit the final report
through IDIS to HUD. The final report and the requisite number of hard copies and electronic
copies, as well as data, graphics, and maps will be made available to the Consortium. EPS
recognizes that the appropriate HUD field officer must review and either approve or reject it. As
such, we will accommodate any additional requests by HUD for revisions, clarifications, or
additional information should it be requested.
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Project Schedule
EPS affirms that an immediate start to the project is possible, pending review and selection of a
consultant that full commencement of the work is likely to begin in late October or early
November. As shown, we would anticipate completing a complete and thorough Consolidated
Plan, as well as possibly participating in a focus group to occur at a time to be determined
(although shown in the process as somewhere between late January and early February), within
the 6 month time frame and before the submittal deadline of April 2015.
Figure 1
Proposed Timeline
November December January February March April
Task 1:Project Initiation
Task 2:Information Collection
Task 2.1:Planning Documents
Task 2.2:Data Analysis -
Task 2.3:Narrative
Task 3:Geographic Analysis
Task 4:Public Participation and Outreach
Task 4.1:Survey Preparation
Task 4.2:Optional Focus Group
Task 5:Development of Strategic and Action Plan
Task 6:Submittal of Consolidated Plan
Task 6.1:Draft Plan
Task 6.2:Submittal and Pending Approval
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Proposed Fee Structure
EPS proposes to complete the Consortium's Consolidated 5-Year Plan for a budget not to exceed
$35,600, including the optional focus group task, as shown below in Table 1. Without the
optional focus group task, EPS proposes to complete the remainder of the outlined scope of
services for a budget of$31,840. EPS has also structured direct expenses with travel, lodging,
and meals according to the GSA's per diem guidelines relevant to Kane County, Illinois (zip code
60134), found on the GSA website.
Table 1
Proposed Budget
r
EPS Staff Sub Staff
Principal Vice Project Senior
in Charge President Analyst EPS Advisor Sub Total
Knudtsen Schwartz Chung Andrus
Billing Rate $220 $175 $90 $100
Labor Costs
Task 1:Project Initiation 0 2 2 $530 2 $200 $730
Task 2:Information Collection
Task 2.1:Planning Documents 1 4 6 $1,460 2 $200 $1,660
Task 2.2:Data Analysis 1 6 32 $4,150 2 $200 $4,350
Task 2.3:Narrative 2 16 24 $5,400 10 $1,000 $6,400
Task 3:Geographic Analysis 1 8 20 $3,420 2 $200 $3,620
Task 4:Public Participation and Outreach
Task 4.1:Survey Preparation 0 8 22 $3,380 2 $200 $3,580
Task 4.2:Optional Focus Group 0 8 0 $1,400 8 $800 $2,200
Task 5:Development of Strategic and Action Plan 4 16 6 $4,220 10 $1,000 $5,220
Task 6:Submittal of Consolidated Plan
Task 6.1:Draft Plan 2 10 12 $3,270 6 $600 $3,870
• Task 6.2:Submittal and Pending Approval 2 6 8 $2,210 2 $200 $2,410
Subtotal 13 84 132 $29,440 46 $4,600 $34,040
as%of Total Staff Hours 5% 31% 48% 17%
Total Staff Hours 229 46 275
Travel $850 $710 $1,560
Total Project Cost $30,290 $5,310 $35,600
Without Task 5.2:Optional Focus Group&Traeel Expenses $31,840
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PROJECT TEAM
The following EPS staff are assigned to the project, and a brief description of their roles is
included. Résumés for each staff are included following these role descriptions.
• Andrew Knudtsen, Managing Principal: Andrew will serve as senior project advisor. His
time will be incorporated before and during critical project milestones, such as completion of
the analysis, structuring of the strategic and action plan, and final report.
• David Schwartz, Vice President: David will serve as the project manager. He will be the
primary client contact, involved on a day-to-day basis, coordinating staff research efforts. In
addition to his expertise in housing demand analysis and forecasting, community and
affordable housing needs assessments, entitlement community documentation, and policy
feasibility analysis, David brings a broader experience in policy, economic, and workforce
development analysis. David, along with Paul Andrus, also worked with the Consortium on
its 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan and 2012 Analysis of Impediments.
• Paul Andrus, Senior Adviser: Paul has been the lead on multiple Consolidated Plans for
Metro Areas and Counties. Before joining the City of Los Alamos as its Housing and Special
Projects Coordinator, Paul also served as the lead for the City of Aurora, Colorado's Homeless
Plan for 10 years, as well as worked to address homelessness at the metro level. Paul also
brings local experience to the Consortium's process, having worked with David directly on the
Kane-Elgin Consortium's 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan and 2012 Analysis of Impediments.
• Michelle Chung, Research Analyst: Michelle will serve as principal project analyst and be
responsible for ensuring entry of data into IDIS and producing appropriate maps with the
CPD online mapping tool. She will also work to collect alternative data sources where default
data are not available. Through previous job experience, Michelle brings experience with
using HUD's IDIS, e-Con Planning Suite for the preparation of the San Mateo County-City of •
South San Francisco Consortium's Consolidated Plan.
Economic&Planning Systems, Inc. 16 Project Team
® Andrtw Knudtsen AICP, CCIM
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Managing Principal
Education ABOUT
Bachelors of Environmental Andrew Knudtsen draws from 20 years of experience dealing with community
Design, Magna Cum Laude housing needs, evaluating economic development, local resource allocation, and
Univ. of Colorado, 1987 market conditions to identify emerging opportunities and address existing deficits.
As a planner and economist, his work spans a number of disciplines from which he
Previous Employment draws in order to develop comprehensive housing strategies for communities.
2007-2012 Evaluating local housing needs relative to federal HUD programs is the focus of
Principal, Economic&Planning
Systems,Inc. many studies conducted by EPS. Mr. Knudtsen applies his expertise to help
communities understand their needs and the breadth of potential solutions that can
2006-2007 be tapped, including local, state, and federal resources as well as partnerships with
Executive Vice President nonprofits and private sector developers. In his work, Mr. Knudtsen emphasizes the
Economic&Planning Systems need for opportunities across the full economic spectrum and the benefits that
2004-2006 accrue to a community from a diverse housing stock. His work in market analysis,
Vice President financing and feasibility assessment, urban-infill analysis, and public-private
Economic&Planning Systems partnerships enable him to ground affordable housing analysis in the local market
2001-2004 context to ensure projects or policies are economically sound.
Senior Associate
Economic&Planning Systems SELECTED PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
1998-2001 Kane-Elgin Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments, Kane County, IL
Principal 1
The Housing Collaborative, Documented economic, demographic, and housing conditions for Kane County, the
LLC City of Elgin, and the City of Aurora to complete a Five-Year Consolidated Plan and
an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for the Consortium.
1994-1998
Housing Planner,Town of Vail City of Aurora Consolidated Plan, Aurora, CO
1990-1994 Documented the needs of the community with a broad range of primary and
Senior Planner,Town of Vail secondary data to help the City develop its five-year strategy. Developed a number
1988-1990 of ways for community members to influence the process and developed priorities
Planning Associate from the research. Wrote the Consolidated Plan for the community and integrated
City of Boulder citizen input with findings from economic and demographic trend analysis.
City of Pueblo Consolidated Plan, Pueblo, CO
Affiliations Wrote Consolidated Plan for City of Pueblo, based on a wide range of primary and
CCIM - Certified Commercial secondary research. Integrated process regarding community priorities with the
Investment Manager City, County, and United Way regarding the allocation of community funds and how
ULI - Member of the Colorado best to address community needs. Prioritized needs based on technical research,
Executive Committee survey results, and community outreach efforts.
AICP-American Institute of Urban Land Institute/Enterprise Foundation Technical Assistance, Denver, CO
Certified Planners Provided technical assistance to ULI and Enterprise in their efforts to amend the
State of Colorado Governor's City of Denver's Zoning Code and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO). Provided
Blue Ribbon Affordable Housing pro forma model to evaluate potential returns to developers under a number of
Panel scenarios. Provided incentive threshold needed to effectively incentivize affordable
housing.
Publication
"Urban Suburbia", Urban Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2, Aurora, CO
Land, October 2008. Developed targets, completed research, wrote narrative, and submitted NSP2
application to HUD on behalf of the City of Aurora. Established need, defined
program, and projected program revenue. Based on City goals, resources, and
needs, developed grant request for$14.1 million.
Economic& Planning Systems, Inc. 730 17th Street,Suite 630 e Denver,CO 80202
The Economics of Land Use 303.623.3557 a aknudtsen@epsdenver.com a www.epsys.com
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Vice President•
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Education ABOUT
Masters of City & Regional David has a diverse skill set for solving problems related to land use and urban
Planning, The Ohio State economics, such as understanding economic impacts, affordable housing policy,
University, 2006 infrastructure financing, public/private development feasibility, and the assessment
B.M., University of and forecasting of regional economic conditions. His background in mathematics,
Cincinnati, 1999, magna statistics, urban economics, and a familiarity with the implications of land use
cum laude controls complement and guide his work for clients.
Also attended: B.A., Miami SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
University, 1994-1997
Kane-Elgin Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments, Kane County, IL
Previous Employment Documented economic, demographic, and housing conditions for Kane County, the
2014 Present City of Elgin, and the City of Aurora to complete a Five-Year Consolidated Plan and
Vice President, Economic & an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for the Consortium.
Planning Systems, Inc. HUD Consolidated Plan and Community Needs Assessment, Aurora, CO
2009-2014 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy. Community
Associate, Economic & outreach included stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and community meetings.
Planning Systems, Inc. Evaluated workforce and economic development issues, special population needs,
2006-2009 public, cultural and recreational facilities, infrastructure, public safety, code and law
Associate, Economic & enforcement, and urban renewal.
Planning Systems, Inc.
HUD Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments, Pueblo County, CO
2004-2006 Provided direction to the City, County, and United Way regarding the allocation of
Planner, Department of community funds and how best to address community needs. Prioritized needs
Land Use & Long Range based on technical research, survey results, and community outreach efforts.
Planning, City of Dublin, Completed the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
Ohio
2002-2004 Kansas City Comprehensive Fiscal Study and Investment Sustainability,
Technical Assistant, Citizens Kansas City, MO
for Civic Renewal, Developed a fiscal model to forecast future revenues and expenditures under
Cincinnati, Ohio scenarios to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of incentives, abatements,
and debt service guarantees. The findings constituted a series of alternative policies
Affiliations to guide the City's strategic investment in future projects. Currently maintain the
fiscal impact model for evaluation of future development projects.
American Planning
Association, 2004-present Core to Shore Redevelopment Plan, Oklahoma City, OK
Member, 2013-present, EPS assisted in the preparation of a redevelopment plan for a study area around the
Denver Association of I-40 Corridor adjacent to downtown Oklahoma City; analysis identified supply and
Business Economists demand for numerous land uses.
Board Member, 2007-2013, Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Study, Denver, CO
Denver Association of EPS re-established the basis for the City's IHO and recommended restructuring its
Business Economists requirements and incentives, e.g. in-lieu payments and subsidies; also assessed
ULI Housing Taskforce, developer impacts of proposed changes; project was integrated into a larger
2008-present stakeholder, policy-maker, and City Council process.
Colorado Symphony Housing Demand Forecast, Oklahoma City, OK
Sustainability Study A comprehensive study to assess housing demand and preferences. Made policy
Committee, 2011
and investment recommendations to capitalize on economic drivers, and identified
el Sistema Budget community's willingness to make tradeoffs and willingness to pay.
• Committee, 2011
Economic& Planning Systems, Inc. 730 17th Street,Suite 630 Denver,CO 80202
The Economics of Land Use 303.623.3557 o dschwartz@epsdenver.com www.epsys.com
David Schwartz 2
Smart Growth Demand in Northern Rockies, CO, MT, and ID
Primary objective of this study for the Sonoran Institute was to document the successes and failures of
smart growth development in the Northern Rockies.
Survey data, interviews, and secondary data were used to document socio-economic drivers of demand
and provide direction to Rocky Mountain communities.
Douglas County Housing Nexus Study, Douglas County, CO
Documented legal relationship between development and demand for housing, as well as addressed
needs in business recruitment and retention for construction, education, and retail sectors.
Housing Diversity Study, Denver Regional Council of Governments
Documented demographic, economic, financial, insurance, and legal (such as the effects of changes to
legislation concerning contractor general liability insurance) context to assess the degree to which each
contributed to the absence of for-sale multi-family construction in the Denver Metro Area.
Inclusionary Housing Rental Policy Update, Boulder, CO
Formulated new policies to meet the City's overall affordable rental housing goals. This project explored
the financial performance implications on developments of policy changes such as adjusting allowable
AMI limits, recalibrating the cash in-lieu option, including a density bonus, and adjusting unit size
proportionality.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Incentives Study, Denver, CO
Multi-disciplinary effort to amend Denver's Zoning Code and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Provided
financial modeling to evaluate developer returns in multiple geographies/districts of City. Established
new incentive threshold needed to effectively encourage affordable housing construction.
Senior Housing Needs Assessment, Gilpin County, CO
Evaluated needs with focus on senior housing and demand from within and outside of the county using
surveys and focus groups. Developed strategies to address this increasing need for senior housing
facilities, programs, and resources.
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PAUL F.ANDRUS
andruspf@gmail.com
505-500-5779
SUMMARY
Paul Andrus is a local government affordable housing and economic development expert working in northern New
Mexico. Prior to coming to Los Alamos, Paul worked in the affordable housing and community development field
in the metro Denver region for nearly 20 years. He offers expertise in strategic planning and program
management, housing development finance,community engagement, non-profit capacity development,economic
development,and neighborhood revitalization
EXPERIENCE
Strategic and Comprehensive Planning
• Oversaw and/or provided consulting to the development of four Consolidated Plans,the primary policy
document for community development,affordable housing and homeless priorities for Entitlement
Communities.
• Provide oversight to housing element of Comprehensive Plans.
• Developed and implemented community 10 year plan to end homelessness.
Affordable Housing
• Managed Home Investment Partnership Program(HOME)Consortium with over$1 million annual budget.
• Developed and managed Tenant-based Rental Assistance Programs.
• Provide analysis of housing development funding proposals for financial soundness and feasibility,
provided recommendations to elected officials.
• Administered Private Activity Bond program(over$13 million annual allocation).
• Developed and initiated a$1 million Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program(HPRP).
• Oversaw the activities of Community Housing and Development Organizations(CHDO).
• Implemented$4.5 million Neighborhood Stabilization Program Plan (NSP).
• Oversaw implementation of municipal and County Fair Housing Plans and associated activities.
Regional Collaboration
• Board Member, Northern New Mexico Housing Authority
• Served as Board Member on the Denver metro area homeless Continuum of Care,the Metro Denver
Homeless Initiative.
Program Management
• Oversee the sale and re-development of government-owned property for the purposes of community
economic revitalization.
• Managed Single-family and Multi-family housing rehabilitation programs.
• Administered Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership and Emergency
Solutions Grant programs.
• Supervised a County Food Bank serving the most vulnerable families in need.
• Oversaw multi-jurisdictional transit program for Seniors and disabled populations.
• Administered Environmental Protection Agency, Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Grant Programs.
Community Engagement
• Developed and implemented targeted resident engagement in high poverty/high crime neighborhoods.
• Conceived of and implemented resident leadership development activities.
• Assumed lead role in the establishment of a community foundation.
EDUCATION
University of Colorado—Denver,Colorado
Masters of Urban and Regional Planning
State University of New York-Binghamton, New York
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
ADDITIONAL REQUESTED INFORMATION
EPS Contact
David Schwartz, Vice President, will be the direct contact person for this proposal. His contact
information is:
David Schwartz, Vice President
Economic & Planning Systems
730 17th Street, Suite 630
Denver, Colorado 80202
Office phone: 303-623-3557
Direct line: 720-460-3305
Email: dschwartz@epsdenver.com
References
Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Kane County/Elgin/Aurora Consortium, Illinois
Contact: Josh Beck, Program Manager, Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment, Government
Center, 719 S. Batavia Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134 (630)-444-2960 beckjosh@countyofkane.org
Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
City of Pueblo, Colorado
Contact: Ada Clark, Director of the Housing and Community Development, City of Pueblo, 2631 East
4th Street, Pueblo, CO 81001 (719) 553-2850 adaclark@pueblo.us
Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Aurora, Colorado
Contact: Paul Andrus, Housing and Special Projects Manager, Los Alamos County Community and
Economic Development Department, 1000 Central, Suite 150, Los Alamos, NM 87544 (505) 662-8197
paul.andrus@lacnm.us
Copyright Release
Economic & Planning Systems affirms that Kane County and City of Elgin may make copies of
any copyrighted materials submitted by EPS during the course of the project.
Economic&Planning Systems, Inc. 21 Additional Requested Information
Kane-Elgin Consolidated 5-Year Plan
September 26, 2014
Indemnification
Economic & Planning Systems agrees to indemnify and hold Kane County and the City of Elgin
and related officials and designees harmless from claims, costs and losses resulting from
consultant negligence or breach of contract should such negligence or breach of contract occur.
Certification
Economic & Planning Systems certifies that this proposal is in full understanding of the
requirements of the RFP.
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Knudtsen
Managing Principal
Economic&Planning Systems, Inc. 22 Additional Requested Information
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applicable,to: 1446 on any foreign partners'share of effectively connected taxable income from
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to be issued), foreign person,and pay the section 1446 withholding tax.Therefore,if you are a
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September 25, 2014
Mr. Josh Beck
Assistant Director for Community Development
Kane County
Office of Community Reinvestment
719 South Batavia Avenue
• Geneva, Illinois 60134
Subject: Letter of Intention Regarding Insurance Coverage
Dear Josh:
The Economics of Land!Use
This is to inform the Kane-Elgin Consortium that occurrence-based
insurance certifications will be submitted by EPS through its insurance
broker upon notification of award with Kane County and the City of Elgin
named as additional insureds.
• We have included with this letter a Summary of Insurance of EPS'
coverage.
Sincerely,
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
Andrew Knudtsen
Managing Principal
Economic&Planning Systems,Inc.
730 17th Street,Suite 630
Denver,CO 80202-3511
303 623 3557 tel
303 623 9049 fax
Oakland
Sacramento
Denver
Los Angeles
www.epsys.com
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SUMMARY OF INSURANCE 2014
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc., (EPS) maintains the following project insurance policies.
General Liability, Automobile Liability, and
Excess/ Umbrella Liability
Federal Insurance Company
(Member of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies)
AM Best Rating of A++: XV
General Liability
Each occurrence single limit liability $1,000,000
Damage to Rented Premises $1,000,000
Med Exp (Any one person) $10,000
General Aggregate $3,000,000
Products-Comp/Op Agg $3,000,000
Auto Liability for Hires and Non-Owned Autos
Combined Single Limit (each accident) $1,000,000
Excess/ Umbrella Liability $1,000,000
Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability
Great American Insurance Co. - EPS Colorado . $1,000,000
AM Best Rating of A: XIV
Republic Indemnity Co. - EPS California. $1,000,000
AM Best Rating of A: IX
Professional Liability and Personal & Adv. Injury
Houston Casualty Company
AM Best Rating of A+:XII
Claims Made and Annual Aggregate $2,000,000
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