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firms were competitive as far as pricing. However, Sidewalk Strategies (a subsidiary of Tramutola <br />Company) seemed best suited to meet the City's needs. In addition, this company recently worked <br />with the Colton Unified School District on the passage of a bond and not only comes highly <br />recommended by the District, but also has previous knowledge of the demographics and voter <br />history in the City of Colton. Consultant will provide the services of Strategic Services, Demographic <br />Data Services and Polling Services. City will contract on its own for printing services relating to <br />public information via direct mail. <br />The cost of services under the proposed contract is not to exceed $66,500 and will be allocated to <br />account 100-1000-1150-2350 from the General Fund Reserve account 100-2970 <br />None. <br />1. Do not hire consultant and direct staff to handle limited ballot measure tasks in house with <br />existing staff, subject to legal limitations on such tasks. <br />2. Do not hire consultant and do not move forward with a ballot measure at this time. <br />Cnnflict of Interest — Gift Disclosure Requirement <br />Sidewalk Strategies Div. Of Tramutola LLC <br />President — Larry Tramutola <br />Contact — Charles Heath <br />Staff recommends that the City Council approve a professional services agreement with Sidewalk <br />Strategies for $76,500 and direct the City Manager to execute all contract documents, and approve <br />the attached resolution authorizing staff to increase the budget for fiscal year 2003-04 by $76,500 in <br />account 100-1000-1150-2350. <br />REVIEW TEAM ONLY <br />City Attorney: <br />City Manager: <br />Finance Director: <br />OTHER: <br />