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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - TELEVISION SYSTEM CONTRACT (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: BACKGROUND AGENDA REPORT Cit anager Approval Item to be presented by: Jesse Juarros July 8, 1997 AWARD THE FISCAL YEAR 97/98 CONTRACT FOR OPERATING THE CITY HALL TELEVISION SYSTEM TO ARTISTIC RESOURCES Administrative Services The City began live broadcasts of the City Council meetings in October 1996. Since that time the production has improved and expanded to occasionally cover taping other meetings of public interest. Live broadcasts of the Planning Commission meetings are also planned to begin in September 1997. As operations have expanded, so has the expectation of increased quality. Artistic Resources has been involved from the time of installation and has been instrumental in resolving many of the initial system problems. In addition to their technical expertise, they also provide the appropriate level of experience required to use and operate the equipment, and have made numerous improvements to the presentation allowing for a professional appearance to the broadcasts. During the next fiscal year it is expected that the broadcast system will require various adjustments and minor changes. As such, it is important that the. company providing this service be competent in the area of production, as well as being technologically proficient to resolve minor problems. Staff recommends Council award the contract for operating the City Hall television system to Artistic Resources for fiscal year 97/98. Funds in the amount of $32,000 have been budgeted in account number 2410-8110. Award the fiscal year 97/98 contract for operating the City Hall television system to Artistic Resources for $32,000 plus a 10% contingency from account number 2410-8110 and authorize the City Manager to approve all documents and change orders. S9GSTURC 8JUL97LAGN {r_DrV i. Li,.:Jf U r. Agenda .