2010-12 Changes to F.S. 287.05A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA,
DECLARING SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO SECTION
287.055, FLORIDA STATUES, ALSO KNOWN AS "THE
CONSULTANT'S COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION ACT" OR "CCNA;"
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, local and state agencies through out Florida are experiencing severe and significant
reductions in revenue; and
WHEREAS, professional services agreements constitute a significant public expenditure; and
WHEREAS, any local and state agencies throughout the United States routinely compare fees
among competing firms before selecting an architect or engineer; and
WHEREAS, current Florida law prohibits local and state agencies from competitively comparing
architectural /engineering fees and related costs; and
WHEREAS, current Florida law limits the ability of local and state agencies ability to conduct
competitive negotiations; and
WHEREAS, several public organizations including the Florida Association of Counties, the Florida
Governmental Finance Officers Association, the Florida Association of Public Procurement
Officers, the National Institute of Government Purchasing, Florida League of Cities, and
Florida League of Counties support the use of alternative procurement methods for the
acquisition of professional services; and
WHEREAS, the enclosed proposed language would modify the existing state law and would give
local and state agencies the discretion to competitively compare fees and make a best value
selection that considers qualifications and price among pre qualified firms.
NOW THEREFORE, it is resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee Florida;
presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council;
and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City:
Section 1. To support the proposed changes to the Consultant's Competitive Negotiation
Act to allow local and state agencies to procure professional services on a "best
value basis" as set forth in the enclosed language.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in regular session this 7 day of December, 2010.
James E. Kirk, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, C City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
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