Item Report

Item Number: J.4. 
 
 
CITY COUNCIL REPORT 
 
SUBJECT: 
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Logan Simpson Design Inc. for Professional 
Planning Services Related to the City’s General Plan Update 
MEETING DATE: 
March 24, 2026 
 
TO: 
Mayor and Council 
FROM: 
Jason Earp, Development Services Director  
REVIEWED: 
Reyes Medrano, Jr., City Manager 
 
PURPOSE: 
The Development Services Department is requesting approval of a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between 
the City of Tolleson and Logan Simpson Design Inc. to provide professional planning services related to the City’s 
General Plan Update. 
 
BACKGROUND: 
Arizona law requires municipalities to periodically update their General Plans to guide long-term growth, land 
use, infrastructure planning, and community development. The City of Tolleson’s General Plan Update will 
evaluate current conditions, establish community goals and policies, and provide a framework for future 
development and infrastructure decisions. 
 
The proposed Cooperative Purchasing Agreement allows the City to utilize a competitively procured 
cooperative contract awarded by the City of Chandler for general plan update and comprehensive housing plan 
services. The cooperative contract permits use by other public agencies, including the City of Tolleson. 
 
Logan Simpson Design Inc., an Arizona-based planning and design firm, will assist the City with the preparation 
of the General Plan Update, including project management, public engagement, technical analysis, drafting of 
the plan document, and presentation of the final plan for adoption.  
 
DISCUSSION: 
Under the agreement, Logan Simpson Design Inc. will provide professional planning services to support the 
development of the City’s updated General Plan. The work will include project coordination, preparation of 
technical reports, development of draft plan documents, and facilitation of community engagement and 
stakeholder input. 
 
The proposed scope of services includes several phases such as project management, public engagement, 
development of draft plan documents, and presentation of the final General Plan through the legislative 
process. The consultant will assist City staff in preparing the required statutory elements, coordinating public 
outreach, and presenting the final plan for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City 
Council. 
 
The General Plan Update process is expected to take approximately 13 months and will involve collaboration

with City staff, advisory committees, and the community to ensure the plan reflects the City’s long-term vision 
and planning priorities. 
 
BUDGET IMPACT: 
The City shall pay the Contractor an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $250,000 for services provided 
under this Agreement. Funding for these services will be paid from the Development Services Department 
budget. 
 
RECOMMENDATION: 
Staff recommends approval of the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between the City of Tolleson and Logan 
Simpson Design Inc. for professional planning services related to the City’s General Plan Update and authorizing 
the City Manager to execute and deliver said Agreement. 
 
ATTACHMENTS: 
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