REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendments No. 1 to Professional Services Contracts with Dakota Communications and Barrios & Associates, LLC, for On-Call Public Affairs Services
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Statement of Issue:
In November 2020, the City entered into on-call professional service contracts with Dakota Communications and Barrios & Associates, LLC for public affairs services that would support the City's community engagement efforts. In their initial year, Dakota and Barrios have successfully generated digital and written content to inform the community about the City's programs and policies. Both contracts are set to expire on November 16, 2021. In order for both firms to continue their work, staff recommends extending each contract by three year.
Financial Impact:
There is no additional financial appropriation requested at this time. If the amended on-call contracts are approved, services would be engage on an as-needed basis, subject to annual City Council budget appropriation authority, and capped at no more than $150,000 annually. Any work performed will be funded through both the Surf City "3" PEG Fund and General Fund.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Dakota Communications for On-Call Public Affairs Specialists to Support the Public Information Office;" and
B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Barrios & Associates, LLC. for On-Call Public Affairs Specialists to Support the Public Information Office."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve one or more recommended actions and direct staff accordin...
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