ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
4.	CONSIDER EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH THOMAS BRAND CONSULTING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015
Meeting Date:		June 12, 2014	Budgeted:	Yes (Draft)
From:		David J. Stoldt,	Program/	Professional Fees
		General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:		Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	$51,600
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 ___________.
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY:  Attached as Exhibit 4-A is a draft proposed Scope of Work for Public Outreach & Communication Services submitted by Thomas Brand Consulting (TBC). TBC has been providing these services to the District since 2013. The proposed scope includes an expansion of duties to more fully accommodate the outreach needs of the District.

RECOMMENDATION: The committee should review and discuss the proposed services and make a recommendation to the Board. A contract with TBC for fiscal year 2014-2015 will be considered by the Board at its June 23, 2014 meeting.

EXHIBITS

4-A Draft Proposed Scope of Work for Public Outreach & Communication Services

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