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CC - Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith and Associates to Develop and Implement a Public Communications Program for the Clean Water Parcel Tax on the November 8, 2016 Ballot in an Amount not-to-exceed $25,000.
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Meeting Date: August 8, 2016
Contact Person/Dept: Shelly Wolfberg, Assistant to the City Manager
Phone Number: (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/02/16); Tripepi Smith and Associates (07/29/16)
Department Approval: John M. Nachbar, City Manager (08/02/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement with Tripepi Smith and Associates to develop and implement a Public Communications Program for the Clean Water Parcel Tax on the November 8, 2016 Ballot in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On July 25, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-R075 to add the following question to be submitted to the voters at the November 8, 2016 Special Municipal Election:
Culver City Safe/Clean Water Protection Measure. To protect public health/groundwater supplies and prevent toxins and pollutants from contaminating local waterways, creeks and beaches, by improving storm drains/infrastructure to capture/clean urban runoff; preserving open space; and complying with clean water laws, shall Culver City establish a $99 clean water parcel tax; generating approximately $2,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring independent audits, public oversight, low-income senior citizens discounts and local control of funds?
Staff recommends the City Council consider retaining the services of Tripepi Smith and Associates to develop and i...
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