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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of a Services Agreement with We Are RALLY (RALLY) to Continue Development and Implementation of the City's Public Communications and Messaging Education and Engagement Program regarding Homelessness and the Homekey Motel Reuse Project in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $112,500.
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Meeting Date: February 27, 2023
Contact Person/Dept: Tevis Barnes/Housing and Human Services
Christina Stoffers/Housing and Human Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-5782
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council, Housing Issues (02/22/2023); We Are RALLY (02/21/2023); and Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness (02/21/2023)
Department Approval: Tevis Barnes, Acting Housing and Human Services Director (02/14/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement with We Are RALLY (RALLY) to continue to develop and implement a public communications and messaging program to educate and engage the public about homelessness and the Homekey Motel Reuse Project in an amount not-to-exceed $112,500.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
We Are Rally
RALLY is an issue-driven communication and advocacy firm designed to drive progress around complex political, cultural, and social issues. The firm employs a variety of tactics to help their clients achieve a legacy of positive change which include strategic communication, coalition building, messaging, design, branding, and digital and earned media. The firm has experience with outreach campaigns, video production, content writing, messaging, graphics, technology infrastructure and websites. Rally has extensive experience working with governmental entities and other companies/organizations including Service Em...
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