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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25H - CABLE CONSULTING REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: DECEMBER 20, 2004 TITLE: APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1 sl Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT GROUP FOR CABLE CONSULTING SERVICES {2g)a. CITY MANAGER CONTINUED TO - FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Communications Support Group, Inc. to provide cable television franchise renewal services and financial audit services for an amount not to exceed $30,100. DISCUSSION Specialized planning and financial analysis is required for the cable television franchise renewal process. These consulting services will provide strategic development, negotiation support, fact finding, and financial analysis. Communications Support Group, Inc. has assisted over 20 ci ties with their cable franchise renewals. On April 19, 2004 the City entered into an agreement with Communications Support Group, Inc. to begin the franchise renewal process. The services provided under this agreement will assist the City in completing the franchise renewal process. In addition, Communications Support Group, Inc. will provide the Finance and Management Services Agency with cable franchise financial audit services for calendar years 2001 through 2004. 25H-1 '- Agreement with Communications Support Group for Cable Consulting Services December 20, 2004 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the City Attorney's Office other personnel services account (account no. 11-031-6191) and the Treasury Division other contract services account (account no. 11-175-6291). /a~-#J APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNT: oma Executive Director Finance & Management Svcs. Agency ~f Gerardo Mouet Executive Directpr Parks, Recreation and Com. Svcs. Agency 25H-2