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4.5 Approved the Application for Grant Funds for the Non-Motorized Trails <br /> Program Under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and <br /> Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 for the Ravensbury Avenue Path <br /> Project Reso #64-01 <br /> 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> 5.1. Approval of financial contribution for the Housing Trust of Santa Clara <br /> County <br /> The Planning Director reviewed the report from the Housing Trust of Santa Clara <br /> County that listed amounts of contributions received from other cities. <br /> Casey explained that the Town was asked to make a contribution to the Housing Trust <br /> of Santa Clara County, a nonprofit agency trying to raise money to help the critical <br /> housing shortage in Santa Clara County. She recommended giving $5,000 to the <br /> Trust. O'Malley suggested the Town contribute $10,000. <br /> MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Fenwick <br /> and passed unanimously by all members present to approve a contribution of$10,000 <br /> to the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County. <br /> 5.2 Award of contract for Engineering Consulting Services—Reso <br /> • The Town Engineer presented the staff report explaining that a request for proposals <br /> was sent out and four responses were received. Staff recommends the Council approve <br /> and authorize a Professional Engineering Consultant Agreement with Mark Thomas & <br /> Company. <br /> Finn asked if the agreement would replace the agreement with Wilsey Ham. The <br /> Town Engineer said that would occur eventually. Finn asked why a change in <br /> consultants was being made. The Town Engineer said all the firms were able to do the <br /> work, but Mark Thomas provided more variety in staff. <br /> Casey said a complaint she frequently heard from residents was that they had a <br /> difficult time contacting the former,consultant. She asked whether Mark Thomas <br /> would provide better customer service. <br /> Dave Ross, Mark Thomas & Company, said he wore a pager and anyone could get in <br /> touch with him at any time. <br /> MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Motion by Fenwick, seconded by O'Malley <br /> and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #65-01 approving and authorizing a <br /> Professional Engineering Consultant Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & <br /> Company for the Town. <br /> September 20, 2001 <br /> 3 Regular Meeting <br />