Item 7c Supp
Item No. ____7c_Supp_____ Date of Meeting: April 21, 2009 Resolution 3605 Briefing April 21, 2009 Background Resolution 3605 passed on August 26, 2008 Strengthened the Commission's relationship with the Chief Executive Officer Provided improved oversight of the Port's capital construction programs Clarified when and how staff members must gain the body's approval on Port projects Resolution required a "review in twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months after it enters into force" Implementation Ensure new Resolution understood and implemented: Presentations to Port departmental working groups Formation of a "Wizards" group for questions and issues involving implementation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) web page on the Port's Compass Page Issues needing clarification or new language Issues Adding a section on how to handle expense- funded goods and/or services purchases over $200,000 in value Defining more clearly "Ordinary" Maintenance Replacing and clarifying the term "Authorized Budget Limits" Authorizing Sub-projects over $200,000 that are within approved Projects Issues Adding language needed on Small Works and Small Works Change Orders Adding language on Commission review or approval for "planning projects" Combining Section 6 on the administration of contracts and procurements with Section 7, covering personal, professional and purchased goods and services agreements. Issues Increasing the level of purchased goods requiring Commission approval Defining more clearly the term "Best Bid" a category not contained in the current state law Clarifying language on non-public works projects, for example our ICT projects Next Steps Work with "Wizards" group on amendments to Resolution 3605 Submit changes to Port Staff for review Submit changes to individual Commissioners for review Return to the Commission this summer for briefing on approved changes Return for approval of the amended Resolution
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