RESOLUTION NO. 70-98

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR AUDIT SERVICES BETWEEN

THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO, AND

CHADWICK, STEINKIRCHNER, DAVIS & CO., P.C.

 WHEREAS, the CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION (hereinafter called “City”) solicited proposals from qualified firms of Certified Public Accountants to perform audit services for the City; and

WHEREAS, three proposals were received and evaluated from a technical standpoint by the City’s accounting staff consisting of three CPA’s; and

 WHEREAS, the firm of CHADWICK, STEINKIRCHNER, DAVIS & CO., P.C. received the highest overall rating by all of the evaluators, including points for the lowest fee for the all inclusive scope of services.

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO that:

(a)  The proposal for audit services for the year ending December 31, 1998, which was received from CHADWICK, STEINKIRCHNER, DAVIS & CO., P.C., is hereby accepted in the amount of $23,500.

(b)  Unless otherwise recommended by the City Staff, it is the intention of the City to not solicit proposals for audit services for another four years.

(c)  The Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a service agreement with CHADWICK, STEINKIRCHNER, DAVIS & CO., P.C. for audit services for the years 1998 through 2001, subject to annual proposal review and approval by the Director for each of the four years.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18^th day of November, 1998

Attest:

/s/ Christine English        /s/ Janet L. Terry        

Acting City Clerk          President of the Council