Title
Adopt City Council Resolution Approving Professional Services Agreement with the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) to Carry Out Fort Bragg Promotional Activities and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Same Upon Execution by Chamber (Amount Not to Exceed $72,570; Account 110-4391-0319)
Summary
Since November 22, 2010, support and oversight for the Fort Bragg Promotion Committee (CFBPC) has been provided by the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce pursuant to a Professional Services Agreement (PSA). The original 2010 PSA has been amended and extended each year to adjust for new fiscal year timelines and funding and updated Annual Marketing Plans. On May 6, 2015, the Finance and Administration Committee (FAC) met with CFBPC members and members of the public to review the CFBPC 2015-16 Annual Marketing Plan and Budget and to discuss alternatives and suggestions for future administration of theC FPBC. The FAC recommends that the City continue to contract with the Chamber for the administration of theC FBPC. After hearing FBPC members, staff, and community input, the FAC recommended modifications be made to the Consultant Scope of Work to provide greater transparency for CFBPC meetings and activities; clarity regarding member protocols; closer oversight of contract management, and improved Marketing Plan and Budget performance monitoring.
Rather than amending the existing PSA, a new PSA is proposed for Fiscal Year 2015-16 to guide Chamber activities related to the CFBPC. The PSA is substantially the same as the 2010 PSA, as amended through June 30, 2015 to reflect current term and “not to exceed” amounts. However, the detailed Scope of Work provided in Attachment A to the PSA has been updated to include changes recommended by the FAC. The “One Year Marketing Plan” for FY 2015-16, which is Attachment B to the PSA, is scheduled for consideration of approval by City Council as a Conduct of Business item on the June 22, 2015 agenda (prior to consider...
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