PUBLIC OUTREACH
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DEVELOP RECOMMENDATION TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RE ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THOMAS BRAND CONSULTING, LLC |
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Meeting Date: |
July 9, 2013 |
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From: |
David J. Stoldt, |
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General Manager |
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Prepared By: |
Stephanie
Pintar |
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SUMMARY:
Staff is seeking to renew
the contract for public outreach services with Thomas Brand Consulting at a
not-to-exceed cost of $36,000 annually. Thomas Brand Consulting
was recommended to the Board in April 2013 to replace a permanent employment position
at the District. Staff has been working with the contractor since April and
has been pleased with their services. A Scope of
Work for the coming year is attached as Exhibit 4-A.
Thomas Brand Consulting will assist District staff with activities and
actions related to community relations, marketing communications, and
media relations. The Committee has determined that the District must
provide accurate information on a timely basis as needed when public
activities warrant it – being ready to go with quotes, opinion pieces,
responses, etc., while at the same time sticking to common messages or
themes. Establishing common messaging is a part of Thomas Brand
Consulting’s contract. |
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RECOMMENDATION: The committee should recommend that
the Board authorize the General Manager to enter in an agreement with Thomas
Brand Consulting not to exceed $36,000 for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 for public
outreach services. |
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EXHIBITS |
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Proposed
Scope of Work from Thomas Brand Consulting, LLC |
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