ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP (RSG) - 2015

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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT A -2015 -021 THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of ''t 1 I�� 2015, by and between Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc., a California corporation (hereinafter "Consultant "), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California (hereinafter "City "). t xMY , A. On March 28, 2014, the Santa Ana City Council adopted the Santa Ana Strategic Plan, which established specific goals, objectives, and strategies to guide the City's major efforts over the next five years, Goal 3, Economic Development — Strategy 1, states that the City will, "Implement a comprehensive Economic Development strategy to ensure that Santa Ana is a City with a vibrant business climate that is accessible, user friendly and welcoming to all residents and visitors." The purpose of developing an Economic Development Strategic Plan is to ensure that economic development initiatives are planned and focused appropriately to maximize the impact on the City. B, Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such an Economic Development Strategic Plan. C. A Request for Qualifications to develop a citywide economic strategic plan was released on October 1, 2014, The City received eight statements of qualifications from consultants to develop the Economic Development Strategic Plan. D. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional consulting firm in the field. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the teens and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES Consultant shall prepare an Economic Development Strategic Plan that will: provide a road map that will define long -range goals and objectives for business development, growth, and attraction; establish a technical framework for proactive programs to enhance the business climate and an implementation plan to show how city -wide planning and specific priority recommendations meet the needs for higher- paying jobs, job training, and an increased quality of life for all residents and neighborhoods; and, build upon the planning efforts that have occurred to date or are currently in process. This shall be provided as set forth in the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference to this Agreement.