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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25E - CABLE CONSULTING CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: ~ ~ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MARCH 7, 2005 TITLE: AMEND AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT GROUP FOR CABLE CONSULTING SERVICES APPROVED D As Recommended D As Amended D Ordinance on 151 Reading D Ordinance on 2nd Reading D Implementing Resolution D Set Public Hearing For .; "?- (""; !i/) /} i.~' j) J.j V,"_~ (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 amendment with Communications Support Group, Inc. to assist the City with the cable television franchise renewal process for an additional amount of $20,000 and a total amount not to exceed $50,100. DISCUSSION Specialized planning and financial analysis is required for the cable television franchise renewal process. These consulting services provide strategic development, negotiation support, fact finding, and financial analysis. Communication Support Group, Inc. has assisted over 20 cities with their cable franchise renewals. On December 20, 2004 the City entered into an agreement with Communications Support Group, Inc. to finalize the franchise renewal. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the negotiations have been prolonged. The services provided under this agreement will assist the City in completing the franchise renewal process. We anticipate finalizing the renewal by the end of this 2004-05 fiscal year. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are budgeted and available in the City Attorney's Office budget (account no. 11-031-6191). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: ----- '\\\l\.l\\~-U.J:.' \ \. :t, Francisco Gutierrez ~ Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Srvs. Agency 25E-1 25E-2