Approve $105,000 contract amendment with Kosmont Companies for Point Molate advisory services

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In Plain English

The city hired Kosmont Companies to provide financial and real estate advice for the Point Molate development project. The original contract was $10,000, but the city needs additional consulting work. If approved, the total contract value rises to $115,000 through December 2020.

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Votes

To approve said contract amendment

Passed

4 to 3

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Why This Vote Matters

The council approved expanding a consulting contract for the Point Molate development project from $10,000 to $115,000, adding $105,000 for additional financial and real estate advice from Kosmont Companies. In a divided 4-3 vote, Councilmembers Choi, Myrick, Recinos, and Mayor Butt supported the amendment, while Councilmembers Beckles, Martinez, and Vice Mayor Willis opposed it. The additional consulting services will run through December 2020 to help guide the city's planning for this major waterfront development. This vote marks a notable departure from typical contract approvals, which usually pass with broad support or unanimously.

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To postpone the item to the September 18, 2018, City Council meeting with a presentation from staff sharing their basis for decisions made concerning Point Molate

Failed

3 to 3

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Why This Vote Matters

The council rejected a proposal to delay a decision on expanding a consulting contract for the Point Molate development project. Councilmembers Martinez, Beckles, and Willis wanted to postpone the vote until September and require city staff to explain their Point Molate decisions first, but the motion failed in a divided 3-3-1 vote, with Councilmember Myrick abstaining. The original agenda item would increase the city's contract with Kosmont Companies from $10,000 to $115,000 for financial and real estate advice on the waterfront development. With the postponement motion defeated, the council likely proceeded to vote on the actual contract expansion.

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To call the question (and end debate)

Failed

3 to 3

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Why This Vote Matters

Council members voted 3-3 to end debate on expanding a consulting contract for the Point Molate development project, with Councilmember Recinos abstaining, so the motion to cut off discussion failed. The contract amendment would increase the city's agreement with Kosmont Companies from $10,000 to $115,000 for financial and real estate advice on the Point Molate project. Martinez, Beckles, and Willis wanted to stop the debate and move to a vote, while Choi, Myrick, and Mayor Butt wanted to continue discussing the $105,000 increase. This marks an unusual departure from typical contract votes, where council members almost always approve such agreements.

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