HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 159-99 AB 1448 & ACA 16 RESOLUTION NO. 159 - 99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
SUPPORTING AB 1448 AND ACA 16
REGARDING PUBLIC AGENCY CONTRACTS WITH
PRIVATE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING FIRMS
WHEREAS, California's population growth has resulted in the demand for more than $90 billion
worth of highway, 'school, prison, flood control, and other infrastructure improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, the need for state and local governments to contract with the private sector for
architectural and engineering services has never been greater; and
WHEREAS, a series of successful lawsuits has resulted in effectively banning Caltrans from
contracting with private engineers and architects; and
WHEREAS, a recent study by the California Business Roundtable has determined that the Caltrans
lawsuits will create a $3 billion backlog of highway and bridge projects.alone; and
WHEREAS, AB 1448 and ACA 16 allow the state and local governments to contract with private
companies for architectural and engineering services; and
- WHEREAS, AB 1448 and ACA 16 will save California's taxpayers money by encouraging
competition between State employees and the private sector; and
WHEREAS, AB 1448 and ACA 16 require architecture and engineering contracts to be subject to
standard accounting practices and require financial and performance audits as necessary to ensure contract
services are delivered within the agreed schedule and budget;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin supports AB
1448 and ACA 16 for architectural and engineering services.
BE IT FURTI-~R RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Consulting
Engineers and Land Surveyors of California (Taxpayers for Fair Competition) organization as requested.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of August, 1999.
AYES: Councilmembers Howard, McCormick, Zika, l~ce Mayor Lockhart and Mayor
Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTALN: None
ATTEST:
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Mayor
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