Title
Resolution Determining Shellae Blackwell to be the Only Source Practicably Available from which to Procure Neighborhood Capacity Building Services Authorizing the Negotiation and Execution of a Purchase Contract with Shellae Blackwell as "Sole Source"
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
One of the goals of the Safe & Clean Campaign is to build positive relationships with neighborhood leaders and organizations in targeted areas to reduce crime and blight. Shellae Blackwell, a former employee of the Hampton Neighborhood Office for over thirty (30) years, has the requisite experience, and relationships with staff and community members to build the relationships necessary for the Safe & Clean Campaign. Ms. Blackwell was hired as a contractor in 2014 to support the Safe & Clean Campaign. Ms. Blackwell's unique experience has proven invaluable in facilitating neighborhood engagement, strengthening neighborhood leadership and promoting a positive image of City leaders and staff in this position.
Recommendation:
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Approve Resolution
Body
WHEREAS, Hampton City Council acknowledges one of the goals of the Safe & Clean Campaign is to build positive relationships with neighborhood leaders and organizations in targeted areas to reduce crime and blight;
WHEREAS, the Hampton City Council recognizes that community-based organizations have a unique role to play in the revitalization of neighborhoods and local economies, and established neighborhood organizations, such as associations, neighborhood watch programs, and neighborhood alliances, are a means to building a neighborhood's capacity to address issues, crime and blight;
WHEREAS, Hampton City Council acknowledges the public interest in providing, through its Community Development Department, the most efficient and cost-effective means reasonably available and affordable to facilitate neighborhood leadership engagement, promote a positive perception by residents and civic leaders of city staff and services, strengthen neighborhood leadership and their ability to manage neighborhood issues, and support the development of strategic community partnerships to leverage additional resources to address neighborhood issues;
WHEREAS, Shellae Blackwell, formerly an employee of the Hampton Neighborhood Office for over 30 years, has the experience, relationships with staff and members of the community, to effectively engage residents in Safe & Clean areas for the purpose of providing information, education and training, to manage the vision and vitality of their neighborhoods, and build relationships that are beneficial to neighborhood success;
WHEREAS, the City Manager has concluded and the Council agrees that the circumstances above make Shellae Blackwell the only source available from which to procure temporary Neighborhood Capacity Building services;
WHEREAS, Council further understands that the City Manager seeks to secure Ms. Blackwell's services on a contract basis for the limited period of June 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, with an option to renew for an additional 12 months if needed; and
WHEREAS, the price at which Ms. Blackwell has offered to perform Neighborhood Capacity Building in targeted areas of the City has been determined to be fair and reasonable;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia as follows:
1. That the contract for procuring Neighborhood Capacity Building Services described above may be negotiated and awarded to Shellae Blackwell as a “sole source” without competitive sealed bidding or competitive negotiation as set forth in Virginia Code Section 2.2-4303.E;
2. That the City Manager or his authorized designee is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute a purchase contract with Shellae Blackwell; and
3. That the notice awarding the contract to Shellae Blackwell shall be posted in a public place pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-4303.E.