Approval of the Development of a Public Education Program Relating to the Proposed Modernization of the City s Utility Users Tax by: 1) Utilizing In house Staff and Authorizing up to $9 000 for a Consultant to Provide Graphic Design and Layout Services; 2) Utilizing In house Staff only; or 3) Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Sidewalk Strategies A Division of Tramutola LLC to Provide Public Education Advisory Services. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Item Number: A 2 Meeting Date: 12/17/07 AGENDA ITEM: Approval of the Development of a Public Education Program Relating to the Proposed Modernization of the City s Utility Users Tax by: 1) Utilizing In house Staff and Authorizing up to $9 000 for a Consultant to Provide Graphic Design and Layout Services; 2) Utilizing In house Staff only; or 3) Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Sidewalk Strategies A Division of Tramutola LLC to Provide Public Education Advisory Services Contact Person/Dept.: Jeff Muir Budget & Finance Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes X No Phone Number: 310.253.6016 Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Notification List: 12/13/07 Action Item: X Attachments: X Department Approval: Jeff Muir (12/12/07) Fiscal Impact Review: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (12/11/07) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (12/11/07) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (12/12/07) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council direct staff to work with the Budget and Finance Subcommittee to develop and implement a public education and information plan related to the UUT ballot measure with in house staff and authorize up to $9 000 for the use of a consultant to provide graphic design and layout services. BACKGROUND: On June 18 2007 the City Council unanimously directed staff to proceed with drafting a proposed ordinance to modernize the communications provisions of the City s Utility Users Tax (UUT). At that meeting Council also unanimous...
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