HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2019-047 N.C.S. 04/15/2019Resolution No. 2019-047 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR EDUCATION OUTREACH, AND
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma wishes to conduct communications and outreach
services to residents of Petaluma to assist the City in determining current public priorities and
perspectives, including the viability of a potential local funding solution; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that the City conduct education and outreach to the public
as to the City's current and projected financial condition, inability to invest in structures,
infrastructure, and necessary programs, and to assess the public's interest in local funding
solutions to address these needs; and
WHEREAS, The Lew Edwards Group has provided these services to scores of local
government agencies in enacting $37 Billion in local funding for cities, counties, special districts
and K-14 education districts; and
WHEREAS, the City has utilized The Lew Edwards Group services in the past, and the
firm has significant expertise in the greater Sonoma County region and a working knowledge of
the City of Petaluma.
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
education outreach, and professional consulting services in an amount not -to -exceed $117,500.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the App • yed as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 151h day of April 2019, f m:
by the following vote:
Ci Attorney
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Fischer; Healy; Kearney; King; Vice Mayor McDonnell; Miller
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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