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Consider recommendation regarding Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I (SC2301), First District, as follows:
Acting as the of Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Atkins North America, Inc. (not a local vendor) to provide engineering planning services for the Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I for the period of February 14, 2023 through June 30, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $249,462.41;
b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 34 of the Agreement, to make amendments to the professional services agreement with Atkins North America, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $24,946.24 and to extend the term of the Agreement by up to one-year to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement; and
c) Find that proposed Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15262; Feasibility and Planning Studies and Section 15306 (Class 6) Basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities, and direct the Clerk of the Board to file the Notice of Exemption.