Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Budget to Provide Funds for the Purpose of Updating Audiovisual Equipment for McKinney TV
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: January 17, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Communications & Marketing
CONTACT: Denise Lessard, Communications & Media Manager
Joey Barr, Video Productions Technician
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approve Ordinance
ITEM SUMMARY:
* McKinney TV is upgrading its broadcast equipment, cameras and computers for its day-to-day operations to continue creating compelling, educational pieces for the public, including the video annual report and PSAs for various city departments.
* This equipment will be upgraded in preparation for the overall Council Chambers renovation to ensure City Council and other supporting meetings can be broadcast to residents in a reliable, high-quality and high-definition format live or on-demand.
* We are requesting an increased allocation of current PEG funds to a spendable account to match specific bid numbers for this equipment plus a contingency.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* To improve the way McKinney TV communicates and shares information with residents and stakeholders via the TV station, online and on social media, the department needs to replace McKinney TV cameras and computers outside Chambers with the latest high-quality, high-definition technology available.
* Using the new equipment, McKinney TV will produce informational pieces at least quarterly, in addition to regular features, to include information on how McKinney National Airport serves more than just jet owners and corporate fleets (January), City Council candidate forum (April), budget video (September), and holiday safety pieces for police and fire (November/December).
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* The Ordinance amends the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Budget by appropriating $200,000 from PEG Fund balance for the purpose of updating audiov...
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