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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Second Amended Agreement For State Legislative Consulting Services from Red Media Group of Austin, Texas
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: December 1, 2015
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CONTACT: Tom Muehlenbeck, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The PRIL Committee selected Red Media Group as its preferred consultant for the 84th Legislative Session and was satisfied with services received during that session.
• The amended contract will also include the McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).
• Red Media group will promote the City’s interests at the state level and keep the City, Chamber, and MEDC updated as other applicable issues arise.
• The agreement between Red Media Group and the City, Chamber, and MEDC will begin December 1, 2015 and end November 30, 2017.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The PRIL Committee competitively procured Red Media Group in May 2012 for consulting services during the 83rd Legislative Session.
• The PRIL Committee went on to interview two alternative consulting firms, of which they selected Red Media Group as the preferred vendor.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• There will be a monthly flat fee of $5,000 of which the City will pay one third.
• Reimbursable expenses up to $3,000 per year of which the City will pay one third, if needed.
• Over the two year term, the cost to the City of McKinney will be $40,000, not to exceed $42,000.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A