HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-029 N.C.S. 02/22/2016Resolution No. 2016 -029 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR POLLING,
EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma wishes to conduct polling and outreach services to
residents of Petaluma for the purpose of ascertaining support for a possible revenue measure on
the November 2016 ballot; and
WHEREAS, methodological public opinion polling will assist in obtaining statistically
valid data to gauge voter support for a revenue measure for projects such as repair of aging
streets and sidewalks; modernizing aging facilities; and other uses that preserve and protect the
health and safety of the public and the public's investment in its infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City needs to, and the success of a revenue measure will rely upon,
educating the public as to the City's current and projected financial condition, inability to invest
in structures, infrastructure, and programs necessary that a revenue measure could provide to
meet these needs; and
WHEREAS, The Lew Edwards Group has provided these services to scores of local
government agencies and assisted nearly seventy (70) of them with passing successful revenue
measures at the polls; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to utilize and benefit from the services The Lew Edwards
Group provides.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council hereby
authorizes the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with The Lew
Edwards Group for polling, education and outreach services, related to a possible sales tax
measure, in an amount not -to- exceed $166,150.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
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