HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2019-236RESOLUTION NO. 2019-236
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH NJ ASSOCIATES, INC., OF
LODI, AND LDA PARTNERS, INC., OF STOCKTON, FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURAL
RENDERINGS OF KEY VACANT COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT SITES IN LODI FOR USE AS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
BUSINESS ATTRACTION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION
WHEREAS, approximately 30 separate land parcels adjacent to State Route 99 are
vacant and development -ready for new commercial or industrial development; and
WHEREAS, groups of parcels are contiguous, have ideal visibility and access from
State Route 99; and
WHEREAS, staff performed a desk and windshield assessment of contiguous parcels
and identified approximately ten sites large enough to accommodate development; and
WHEREAS, these sites are ideal candidates for the development of conceptual
architectural renderings depicting market potential for new commercial and industrial
development in Lodi for the purpose of business attraction, expansion, and retention; and
WHEREAS, these architectural renderings are anticipated to stimulate interest and
enthusiasm in commercial site development in Lodi at a variety of venues directly related to
economic development, including the City's website, Chamber of Commerce website, and to
promote Lodi in Regions Rise Together, a state economic development initiative of regions
throughout California; and
WHEREAS, economic development staff is aware of the responsiveness of site
selectors towards jurisdictions that invest in its economic development efforts for the purpose of
attracting new capital investment; and
WHEREAS, the most deliberate use of these architectural renderings will be to promote
Lodi's commercial sites at site selection forums for purposes other than big box fulfillment
centers where smaller scale development aimed at technology, advanced manufacturing, data
centers, and motorist -centered retail are feasible; and
WHEREAS, the conceptual development will emphasize energy-efficient technology,
building materials, and building positioning to appeal to environmental and sustainable
corporate interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements with NJ Associates,
Inc., of Lodi, California, and LDA Partners, Inc., of Stockton, California, for the development of
conceptual architectural renderings of key vacant commercial and industrial development sites
for use as economic development tools for the purpose of business attraction, expansion, and
retention, in an amount not to exceed $17,500.
Dated: November 20, 2019
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2019-236 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 20, 2019 by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
J NNIFE �RRAIOLO
ity Clerk
2019-236