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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO CONTRACT 21844 WITH OUT THERE ADVERTISING INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,600, AND A NEW CONTRACT TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $340,000.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
WHEREAS, the Duluth city council previously approved Resolution 13-0065R on February 11, 2013, authorizing Contract 21844 with Out There Advertising, Inc. for public awareness services for the City’s Public Works and Utilities Department;
WHEREAS, the city desires to continue its relationship with Out There Advertising, Inc. by extending the contract for one year, beginning January 1, 2016, and ending December 31, 2016.
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to execute a one-year extension of Contract 21844 with Out There Advertising, Inc. to provide marketing and public awareness services in the amount of $51,600 in year 2016 to be paid from Gas Fund 520, Dept./Agency 500 (Public Works and Utilities), Object 5340 (Advertising & Promotion).
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes an amendment to Contract 21844 with Out There Advertising, Inc., substantially in the form attached as Exhibit A, to extend the contract for one additional year through December 31, 2016. The services will be provided for an amount not to exceed $51,600, as stated in their proposal dated November 13, 2015. A copy of the proposal is included as an attachment to Exhibit A.
Out There Advertising, Inc. provides public awareness services to promote natural gas utility services and safety. Services include media planning, development, and purchasing as well as tracking of Department messages.