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Item #19 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: DARYL J. PARRISH, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH STRATEGIC BUSINESS ETHICS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TE: December 110 2001 Given Colton's recent experiences with charges of bribery and corruption against some former elected officials and the diverse nature of the community, there is a need for an experienced consulting firm to help the City Council and staff develop a blueprint for achieving greater public trust amidst a community of various viewpoints, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Strategic Business Ethics is a well-known consulting firm, which specializes in helping organizations achieve organizational excellence. They particularly focus on matters concerning the building of trust and diversity. Given Colton's needs and challenges, this firm appears to be uniquely qualified to help the City move forward with a realistic cohesive vision for the community, staff, and elected officials. Their clients include the City of Colton Police Department, Coca-Cola, General Electric Plastics, and the Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance, among others. A proposal from them is attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The $62,000 fee for the proposed engagement has not been previously budgeted as a separate line item. However, the cost will be prorated among all city departments and charged to their respective professional services account budget. It is anticipated that adequate budgetary funds exist, given this methodology.