ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
5.	CONSIDER EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH THOMAS BRAND CONSULTING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015
Meeting Date:			June 23, 2014	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	Services
			General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:			Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	$52,200
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Public Outreach Committee reviewed this item on June 5, 2014 and recommended approval. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on June 12, 2014 and recommended approval.
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY:  Thomas Brand Consulting (TBC) has been successfully assisting MPWMD with outreach efforts since April 2013. Through TBC’s efforts, the District has positioned itself in leadership roles related to public financing of the water supply project, the Monterey Peninsula Groundwater Replenishment Project (GWR), conservation, river mitigation, and fish population management.

This item approves an expanded Scope of Work (Exhibit 5-A) initially approved in the mid-Fiscal Year 2014 budget adjustment to respond to drought conditions, website improvements, and direction from the Public Outreach to educate the public about the District’s activities. The contract includes a monthly retainer of $4,600 that will be reduced to $4,100 in January 2015. Out of scope work will be billed at $150/hour. Costs related to design and products are included in the mid-year budget adjustment under separate budget line items. This item was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Public Outreach and Administrative Committees.

RECOMMENDATION: By adopting this item on the Consent Calendar, the Board authorizes the General Manager to contract with Thomas Brand Consulting for $52,200 for Fiscal Year 2014. Approval of this item will be contingent upon final adoption of the FY 2014-2015 budget.

EXHIBITS

5-A TBC Proposed Scope of Work

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