AgendaAug 18, 2025Item B.13

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES WITH LA-ARCHITECTS INC. [H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]

Agenda • 2025-08-18 • Item B.13

Resident impact: 6/10

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Using city funds, this amendment increases the contract with LA-Architects Inc. by $100,000, bringing the total to $175,000, to enhance architectural design services for key city projects. This investment aims to improve facilities like the Maintenance Facility and 8305 Santa Monica Boulevard, potentially enhancing city infrastructure and services for residents.

How does this affect you?

For West Hollywood residents, this amendment means that city infrastructure projects, such as the Maintenance Facility and the site at 8305 Santa Monica Boulevard, will receive improved architectural design services. This could lead to better-maintained public facilities and potentially more efficient city services. However, it also means that city funds are being allocated to these projects, which could impact budget allocations for other services.

Fiscal impact

The amendment increases the contract by $100,000, funded by city funds.

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