Board splits on hiring PlaceWorks for Lake County housing element; staff warned RFP could delay state deadline
County staff urged hiring PlaceWorks to meet an Aug. 15, 2027 housing‑element deadline citing prior work; several supervisors and public commenters pressed for a competitive RFP and more robust public outreach, and the Board gave staff direction to pursue an RFP and seek an extension rather than approve the contract as presented.
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County Community Development staff asked the Board to approve a not‑to‑exceed contract with PlaceWorks to prepare Lake County's 7th‑cycle housing element, arguing PlaceWorks' prior work on the Housing Action and Implementation Plan (HAPE) and an existing sites inventory would save time.
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