HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-2015 San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, Inc - Agreement to Provide Comprehensive Public Relations ServicesAGREEMENT TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into in the City of San Luis Obispo on this 2S'4 -' day
of c 2015 by and between the CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, a municipal
corporatio tereinafler referred to as City, and; the SAN LUIS OBISPO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
INC., a nonprofit corporation, hereinafter referred to as Contractor.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with Contractor to:
1. promote its advantages as a destination and cultural center for in county visitors and
tourists through proactive public relations efforts;
2. disseminate visitor information to interested parties;
3. properly respond to inquiries about activities taking place in the City; and
WHEREAS, Contractor is qualified to arrange and obtain favorable media coverage about the City
in various radio, print, television and electronic news and entertainment outlets; and
WHEREAS, Contractor undertakes public relations services as an integral part of its operations
and is in a position to accomplish such aims and purposes for the City in an efficient and economical
manner;
WHEREAS, Contractor has an image library of San Luis Obispo and the surrounding area of over
50,000 images that is available for public relations efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Tourism Business Improvement District and Promotional Coordinating
Committee recommend to contract comprehensive Public Relations service with Contractor; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the recommendations for Community Promotion services
as recommended by the Promotional Coordinating Committee and the Tourism Business Improvement
District at its July 7, 2015, meeting.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises, obligations, and covenants
hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2015, until June 30, 2016.
2. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE. The scope of work, attached as Exhibit A to
this agreement is incorporated herein by reference. To the extent that there are any conflicts between the
City' Specification and this Agreement and the Contractor's proposal, the terms of the City's
specification and this Agreement shall prevail, unless specifically agreed otherwise in writing signed by
both parties.
3. REPRESENTATION FOR PROGRAM COORDINATION.
3.1 City. The City Manager or his or her designated representative shall be the Project
Manager representing the City for all purposes under this agreement.
3.2 Contractor. Contractor shall assign a single Project Manager to have overall
responsibility for the progress and execution of this agreement for the Contractor at the commencement of
the term of this agreement. Molly Kern is designated as the Project Manager. Should circumstances or
conditions subsequent to the execution of this document require a substitute Project Manager for any
reason, the Project Manager designee shall be subject to the prior written approval by the City Project
Manager.
4. CITY'S OBLIGATIONS. For providing services as specified in Exhibit A to this
Agreement, and upon receipt of the monthly reports as specified in Exhibit A, the City agrees to pay to
contractor 11 monthly payments of a retainer in the amount of Six Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Seven
Dollars ($6,677) and one (1) monthly payment of Six Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Three Dollars
($6,553) for a total public relations services allocation not to exceed Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000)
for FY 2015 -16.
5. CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS.
5. 1. Scope of Work - Exhibit A. Scope of Work - Exhibit A. For and in consideration of
City's promises and the payment obligations, Contractor shall provide services as described in Exhibit A
attached hereto and incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
5.2. Coordination of Efforts with other Contractors. Contractor acknowledges the
potential for duplication of efforts and costs as a result of the City's agreements with other contractors under
its Community Promotions program. To coordinate efforts, Contractor shall participate in monthly
meetings of the Promotional Coordinating Committee' and its Marketing Subcommittee, and shall provide a
60 -day action plan at the meeting. In performing its services under this agreement, the Contractor agrees to
make every reasonable effort to coordinate activities and to identify and avoid duplication of costs
associated with the Promotional Services.
5.3 Promotion of City Properties. Contractor agrees during its promotion of City and
fulfillment of the terms of this Agreement that it shall promote all City of San Luis Obispo lodging
properties, whether or not they are member of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. Contractor
specifically acknowledges that this promotional effort could require the production of separate materials to
include non - member lodging properties on an information list and a link on the visitslo.com website to a list
of non - member properties.
6. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Contractor shall meet all general terms and
conditions as specified in Exhibit B, attached and incorporated herein by reference.
7. INSURANCE. The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract
insurance which meets the requirements of Exhibit C, attached and incorporated herein by reference. As
evidence of this insurance, the Contractor shall provide the City with both, a Certificate of Insurance and an
Endorsement naming the City as an "Additional Insured ".
8. AMENDMENTS. Any amendment, modification, or variation from the terms of this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective only upon approval by the City Council, or the City
Manager for amounts up to the authority granted to the City Manager by the City Council.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Notwithstanding any representations, oral or written,
between the parties, including any and all agents or representatives thereof, Contractor at all times covered
by the terms of this Agreement is acting as a free and independent contractor, not as an agent of the City.
Any and all supervision and direction by any City official, department or body shall be only that necessary
to provide broad general outlines, and Contractor will use its own initiative and discretion in performing the
details of work herein.
10. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This written Agreement, including all writings
specifically incorporated herein by reference, shall constitute the complete agreement between the parties
hereto. No oral agreement, understanding, or representation not reduced to writing and specifically
incorporated herein shall be of any force or effect, nor shall any such oral agreement, understanding, or
representation be binding upon the parties hereto.
11. NOTICE. All written notices to the parties hereto shall be sent by United States mail,
postage prepaid by registered or certified mail addressed as follows:
City City Clerk
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Contractor Chamber of Commerce
895 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Attn: Ermina Karim
12. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT. Both City and Contractor do covenant
that each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of each party is a person duly authorized and
empowered to execute agreements for such party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed the day
and year first above written.
ATTEST:
AS TO FORM:
Dietrick, City Attorney
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO,
A Municipal Corporation
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Katie Lichtig, City Manager
CONTRACTOR
Ermina Karim, President /CEO
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES
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1. Defined Goal:
Develop and implement a comprehensive annual promotional public relations strategy for the City of San
Luis Obispo that incorporates conventional and digital communication channels with the goal to increase
awareness and maintain the positive public image of the City of San Luis Obispo, targeting its residents,
and visitors on a local, regional, and state -wide level.
2. Program Components:
• Proactively pitch story ideas on a monthly basis to national, regional and online media as well as
travel and lifestyle bloggers.
o Key markets of focus include: families, outdoor enthusiasts, foodies and experience
seekers.
• Write at least 12 press releases a year and distribute through all channels including the media
management online tool.
• Coordinate branding and messaging with the City's Tourism Manager.
• Releases are to be reviewed by the City of San Luis Obispo Tourism Manager with a 24-
hour response turnaround and include City of San Luis Obispo's tourism boiler plate
when appropriate.
• Host travel writers on individual trips throughout the year. Coordinate and host press trips
featuring City of San Luis Obispo lodging properties, and restaurants and activities whenever
possible.
• Fulfill all media requests that are received and provide information at the request of journalist -
including travel writers, bloggers, and the general media.
• Proactively maximize national, state, and regional organizations (Brand USA, Visit California,
CCTC, VSLOC) public relations efforts to enhance local visibility.
• Provide access to image and video library usage for Chamber - executed public relations work.
• Build media relationships in new key, untapped target markets: business travelers, millennials,
lifestyle influencers.
• Market research on most trusted outlets for these key segments
• Design outreach strategy across multiple media platforms and micro - markets to reach
business travelers and millennials
o Develop relationships in these market segment, which is key to proactive and responsive
media mentions
■ Strategy for business travelers includes leveraging existing business -to-
business and Chamber industry relationships to highlight San Luis Obispo as
a business travel destination.
■ Strategy for millennials includes an increased focus on bloggers and out -of-
area digital influencers.
0 Focus on bringing prominent influencers that speak to key target markets
such as design, art, music and outdoor to San Luis Obispo.
* Provide PR support to local events.
o Prepare and distribute materials and photography through collateral and digital channels,
undertake any research and fact checking for media; make any introductions and
contacts media needs for story.
o Represent the City at specific events such as Cal Poly Open House and Homecoming.
Representation includes a booth at the event that highlights San Luis Obispo, two (2)
staff members from the Visitors Center who work throughout the duration of the event
time.
• Provide public relations support for five significant destination events.
o Write press releases and distribute to local, regional and national media outlets
o Include events in event calendars to local tourism- related businesses.
o Meet in- person, or by phone with groups.
i Work in coordination with TBID marketing agencies in order to achieve comprehensive
marketing plan and increase brand awareness across all platforms.
o Partner with marketing agencies to develop comprehensive marketing plan.
• Coordinate and maintain media kit in order to provide collateral and online tourist information,
as part of the Communication Plan.
o In addition to the Chamber Visitor Guide and media information, the Media Kit should
include: City of SLO lodging information, ever -green release on the City's tourism
information pointing journalists to the City's tourism website,
www.sanluisobsipovacations.com, and contact information for the City of San Luis
Obispo's Tourism Manager.
Additional activities include, either: *
• Attend three travel shows with the city's tourism marketing team, - or -
• Provide "Visitor Center on the Road" services
• Visitor center staff presence at three sponsored events in San Luis Obispo County
Work with Tourism Manager and TBID marketing agencies who would provide collateral,
booth, etc. to ensure that visitors have best information and want to return to San Luis
Obispo
* Additional activity to be determined based on the need of the promotional program.
3. Reporting:
• Monitor outreach effectiveness by providing analysis based on media monitoring system
established metrics.
• Provide written reports on activities monthly (by noon on the first Wednesday of the month) to
the City of San Luis Obispo's Administration Department to be included in the TBID's monthly
board packets and the Promotional Coordinating Committee' monthly meeting packets. At a
minimum the reports shall include:
• Summary of activities & achievements relating to the work scope
• Number and copies of press releases distributed.
• Listing of media outlets contacted and worked with over the course of the month.
• Maintenance of a digital clip book of articles garnered through media outreach.
• Provide relevant articles in the proper format for use in the press section of the city's
tourism website.
o Monitoring of ROI achieved from media outreach and reporting on, at minimum, ad
value equivalency, overall impressions, and circulation figures.
• Once a quarter, present the TBID and PCC with a detailed oral report highlighting achievements
as compared to the work scope and elaborate on upcoming plans and events.
Exhibit B
(IGENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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1. Business License and Tax. Contractor must have a valid City of San Luis Obispo business
license and tax certificate prior to execution of the contract. Additional information regarding
the City's business tax program may be obtained by calling (805) 781 -7134.
2. Ability to Perform. Contractor warrants that it possesses, or has arranged through subcontracts,
all capital and other equipment, labor, materials, and licenses necessary to carry out and
complete the work hereunder in compliance with any and all federal, state, county, city, and
special district laws, ordinances, and regulations.
3. Laws to be Observed. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of and shall observe and
comply with all applicable state and federal laws and county and City of San Luis Obispo
ordinances, regulations and adopted codes during its performance of the work.
4. Payment of Taxes. The contract prices shall include full compensation for all taxes which
Contractor is required to pay.
5. Permits and Licenses. Contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all charges and
fees, and give all notices necessary.
6. Safety Provisions. Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations pertaining to safety
established by OSHA and the California Division of Industrial Safety.
7, Public and Employee Safety. Whenever Contractor's operations create a condition hazardous to
the public or City employees, it shall, at its expense and without cost to the City, furnish, erect
and maintain such fences, temporary railings, barricades, lights, signs and other devices and take
such other protective measures as are necessary to prevent accidents or damage or injury to the
public and employees.
8. Preservation of City Property. Contractor shall provide and install suitable safeguards,
approved by the City, to protect City property from injury or damage. If City property is injured
or damaged as a result of Contractor's operations, it shall be replaced or restored at Contractor's
expense. The facilities shall be replaced or restored to a condition as good as when the
Contractor began work.
9. Immigration Act of 1986. Contractor warrants on behalf of itself and all sub - contractors
engaged for the performance of this work that only persons authorized to work in the United
States pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and other applicable laws
shall be employed in the performance of the work hereunder.
10. Contractor Non - Discrimination. In the performance of this work, Contractor agrees that it will
not engage in, nor permit such sub - contractors as it may employ, to engage in discrimination in
employment of persons because of age, race, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, sexual
orientation, or religion of such persons.
11. Work Delays. Should Contractor be obstructed or delayed in the work required to be done
hereunder by changes in the work or by any default, act, or omission of the City, or by strikes,
fire, earthquake, or any other Act of God, or by the inability to obtain materials, equipment, or
labor due to federal government restrictions arising out of defense or war programs, then the time
of completion may, at the City's sole option, be extended for such periods as may be agreed upon
by the City and the Contractor.
12. Payment Terms. The City's payment terms are 30 days from the receipt of an original invoice
and acceptance by the City of the services provided by Contractor (Net 30).
13. Inspection. Contractor shall furnish City with every reasonable opportunity for City to ascertain
that the services of Contractor are being performed in accordance with the requirements and
intentions of this contract. All work done and all materials furnished, if any, shall be subject to
the City's inspection and approval. The inspection of such work shall not relieve Contractor of
any of its obligations to fulfill its contract requirements.
14. Audit. The City shall have the option of inspecting and/or auditing all records and other written
materials used by Contractor in preparing its invoices to City as a condition precedent to any
payment to Contractor.
15. Interests of Contractor. Contractor covenants that it presently has no interest, and shall not
acquire any interest direct or indirect or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or degree
with the performance of the work hereunder. Contractor further covenants that, in the
performance of this work, no sub - contractor or person having such an interest shall be employed.
Contractor certifies that no one who has or will have any financial interest in performing this
work is an officer or employee of the City. It is hereby expressly agreed that, in the performance
of the work hereunder, Contractor shall at all times be deemed an independent contractor and not
an agent or employee of the City.
16. Hold Harmless and Indemnification. Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify, protect and
hold the City and its agents, officers and employees harmless from and against any and all
claims asserted or liability established for damages or injuries to any person or property,
including injury to Contractor's employees, agents or officers which arise from or are
connected with or are caused or claimed to be caused by the acts or omissions of Contractor,
and its agents, officers or employees, in performing the work or services herein, and all
expenses of investigating and defending against same; provided, however, that Contractor's
duty to indemnify and hold harmless shall not include any claims or liability arising from the
established sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its agents, officers or employees.
17. Contract Assignment. Contractor shall not assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of the
contract, or its right, title or interest, or its power to execute such a contract to any individual or
business entity of any kind without the previous written consent of the City.
18, Termination. If, during the term of the contract, the City determines that Contractor is not
faithfully abiding by any term or condition contained herein, the City may notify Contractor in
writing of such defect or failure to perform; which notice must give Contractor a 10 (ten)
calendar day notice of time thereafter in which to perform said work or cure the deficiency.
If Contractor has not performed the work or cured the deficiency within the ten days specified in
the notice, such shall constitute a breach of the contract and the City may terminate the contract
immediately by written notice to Contractor to said effect. Thereafter, neither party shall have
any further duties, obligations, responsibilities, or rights under the contract.
In said event, Contractor shall be entitled to the reasonable value of its services performed from
the beginning date in which the breach occurs up to the day it received the City's Notice of
Termination, minus any offset from such payment representing the City's damages from such
breach. "Reasonable value" includes fees or charges for goods or services as of the last
milestone or task satisfactorily delivered or completed by Contractor as may be set forth in the
Agreement payment schedule; compensation for any other work, services or goods performed or
provided by Contractor shall be based solely on the City's assessment of the value of the work -in-
progress in completing the overall workscope.
The City reserves the right to delay any such payment until completion or confirmed
abandonment of the project, as may be determined in the City's sole discretion, so as to permit a
full and complete accounting of costs. In no event, however, shall Contractor be entitled to
receive in excess of the compensation quoted in its proposal.
The City reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience at any time upon 30 days'
notice to the Contractor. In the event of termination for convenience, Contractor shall be entitled
to the reasonable value of its services performed up to the date of termination set forth in the
notice of termination, provided that the Contractor shall in no event be entitled to receive any
amount in excess of the compensation quoted in its proposal or for work not authorized by the
City from the date of notice of termination to the date for termination of services specified in said
notice.
19. Ownership of Materials. All original drawings, plan documents and other materials prepared
by or in possession of Contractor as part of the work or services under these specifications shall
become the permanent property of the City, and shall be delivered to the City upon demand.
20. Release of Reports and Information. Any reports, information, data, or other material given
to, prepared by or assembled by Contractor as part of the work or services under these
specifications shall be the property of City, and shall not be made available to any individual or
organization by Contractor without the prior written approval of the City.
21. Copies of Reports and Information. If the City requests additional copies of reports, drawings,
specifications, or any other material in addition to what Contractor is required to furnish in
limited quantities as part of the work or services under these specifications, Contractor shall
provide such additional copies as are requested, and City shall compensate Contractor for the
costs of duplicating of such copies at the Contractor's direct expense.
22. Attendance at Meetings and Hearings. As part of the workscope and included in the contract
price is attendance by the Contractor to public meetings to present and discuss its findings and
recommendations. Contractor shall attend as many "working" meetings with staff as necessary in
performing workscope tasks.
Exhibit C
INSURANCE
Insurance. Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims
for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance
of the work hereunder by Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees, or sub - contractors.
a. Minimum scope of insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
• Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence
form CG 0001).
• Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile
Liability, code 1 (any auto).
• Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and
Employer's Liability Insurance.
• Errors and Omissions Liability insurance as appropriate to Contractor's profession.
b. Minimum limits of insurance. Contractor shall maintain limits no less than:
• General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury
and property damage. If Commercial General Liability or other form with a
general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to this project /location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the
required occurrence limit.
• Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property
damage.
• Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
• Errors and Omissions Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence.
C, Deductibles and self - insured retentions. Any deductibles or self - insured retentions must
be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either: the insurer shall
reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self - insured retentions as respects the City, its
officers, officials, employees and volunteers; or Contractor shall procure a bond
guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and
defense expenses.
d. Other insurance provisions. The general liability and automobile liability policies are to
contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
• The City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered
as insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf
of Contractor; products and completed operations of Contractor; premises owned,
occupied or used by Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed
by Contractor. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to the City, its officers, official, employees, agents or
volunteers.
• For any claims related to this project, Contractor's insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and
volunteers. Any insurance or self - insurance maintained by the City, its officers,
officials, employees, agents or volunteers shall be excess of Contractor's insurance
and shall not contribute with it.
• Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including
breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers,
officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
• Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is
made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
■ Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that
coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in
coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified
mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
e. Acceptability of insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best's rating of no less than ANII.
f. Verification of coverage. Contractor shall furnish the City with a certificate of insurance
showing maintenance of the required insurance coverage. Original endorsements effecting
general liability and automobile liability coverage required by this clause must also be
provided. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind
coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved by the City
before work commences.
City Manager Repob
Final City Manager Approval Approver Name Date Approved
City Administration Michael Codron August 14, 2015
Reviewer Routing List
Reviewer Name
Date Reviewed
City Attorney
jma
8/14/15
Finance & Information Technology
mwP
8/14
August 13, 2015
FROM: Michael Codron
MC
PREPARED BY: Molly Cano, Tourism Manager
2015 -16 PCC & TBID Annual Contracts with the SLO Chamber of
SUBJECT: Commerce: Public Relations, GIA Support, Phone & Availability Service;
and 2015 -17 PCC Contract with the SLO Chamber of Commerce for
Visitor Center Service
RECOMMENDATION
As recommended by the Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC) and the Tourism Business
Improvement District (TBID), approve following agreements with the Chamber of Commerce:
Agreement Name
PCC Funding
TBID Funding
2015 -17 Visitor Center Services
$ 103,000 /year
2015 -16 GIA Support
$ 28,000
2015 -16 Public Relations Services
$ 32,000
$ 58,000
2015 -16 Phone & Availability Services
$ 31,000
Total
$163,000
$89,000
DISCUSSION
Background
On July 7, 2015, the City Council approved the 2015 -16 Community Promotions budget and
programs as recommended by the PCC & TBID. (Attachment 1). Further, the Council authorized
the City Manager to execute these agreements on behalf of the City.
During the May 13, 2015 meeting the PCC finalized the 2015 -16 budget allocations and
continued programmatic approach for GIA funding, event promotions, Visitor Services and SLO
Happenings. The Committee determined that it was of high priority to maintain contract services
with the Chamber of Commerce for Public Relations, Visitor Services and GIA Support and
decided to fully fund all of the proposals for the 2015 -16 year.
The City has contributed to the Visitors Center for many years. Through this collaboration, the
Center is open seven days a week and provides extended hours on Thursday evening during the
2015 -16 PCC/TBID Chamber Contracts Pape 2
Farmers' Market. The Chamber has relocated the Visitor Center into a highly visible and modern
location. The PCC has approved a two -year contract with the Chamber of Commerce for the
operation of the new Visitor Center. The contract period is July 1, 2015 -June 30, 2017.
The GIA contract concentrates on maximizing PR and marketing outreach, assisting the
organizations with support through the Visitor Center, posting in on- and offline events
calendars, submitting a monthly events calendar throughout town and the hotel outlets, and
offering marketing consulting to all GIA recipients. A reporting matrix is submitted in order to
showcase how organizations are utilizing the program on a monthly basis. The PCC has
approved the continuation of this contract of GIA support services in FY 2015 -16.
For the 2015 -16 FY, the TBID Board and the PCC assigned a subcommittee to look at program
elements to collaborate on and to eliminate duplication of effort. Public Relations activities were
one of the components seen as a potential candidate for collaboration. As an outcome of the
discussion, the TBID and PCC moved to recommend dividing the contract between the two
committees (60% to the TBID and 40% to the PCC) to fully fund the proposed expanded
agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to offer comprehensive PR services including
proactive and reactive measures.
In FY 2012 -13, the TBID began contracting with the Chamber of Commerce for a concierge type
service in the Visitors Center to directly serve the San Luis Obispo hotels. This service consists
of a hotel phone fulfillment and availability tracking service. This service is administered
through the Visitor Center. Over the course of the 3 years the service has gained traction and
provided personalized service for the TBID to potential visitors by serving a need the TBID
cannot fulfill on their own. The TBID has approved the continuation of this contract for Phone &
Availability Support Services in FY 2015 -16.
PCC Recommendation
At the May 13, 2015 meeting, the PCC reviewed funding proposals from the Chamber of
Commerce for the 2015 -16 annual contracts & the 2 -year Visitor Service contract. The PCC
deliberated on the proposals and ultimately recommended to fund the agreements with the
Chamber of Commerce as follows (Attachment 2):
• 2015 -17 Visitor Center Services $ 103,000 /year
• 2015 -16 GIA Support $ 28,000
• 2015 -16 Public Relations Services $ 32,000
During the July monthly PCC meeting, the committee reviewed and approved the workscopes
for the agreements. (Attachment 4)
TBID Recommendation
At the May 13, 2015 meeting, the TBID reviewed the funding proposals from the Chamber of
Commerce for the 2015 -16 annual contracts. The TBID deliberated on the proposals and
ultimately recommended to fund the agreements with the Chamber of Commerce as follows
(Attachment 3):
• 2015 -16 Public Relations Services $ 58,000
• 2015 -16 Phone & Availability Services $ 31,000
During the July monthly TBID meeting, the Board reviewed and approved the workscopes for
the agreements. (Attachment 4)
2015 -16 PCC/TBID Chamber Contracts Page 3
FISCAL IMPACT
The PCC has a contract service budget of $363,800 for 2015 -16 as outlined in the 2015 -17
Financial Plan. Thus far, $95,000 has been dedicated to GIA funding. Additionally, the PCC has
a contract with FreshBuzz Media for $28,300. They also will be in contract soon with GFL
Systems in the amount of $16,000 and the City Manager reports that agreement will soon be in
circulation. This leaves a balance of $224,500 to cover the contractual obligations with the
Chamber of Commerce amounting to $163,000.
The TBID fund has a contract service budget of $1,190,312 for 2015 -16 as outlined in the 2015-
17 Financial Plan. In its action on July 7, 2015, the City Council authorized the City Manager to
enter into various contracts for the Community Promotions program as recommended by the
TBID. At the same meeting, the Council approved the second year financing of the contract with
BCA & Studio Good for 2015 -16 in the amount of $700,000 reducing the available balance to
$490,312 which will adequately cover the Chamber of Commerce contract amounting to
$89,000.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City Council Meeting Minutes — July 7, 2015
2. PCC Meeting Minutes — May 13, 2015
3. TBID Meeting Minutes — May 13, 2015
4. Agreements:
2015 -17 Visitor Center Services
2015 -16 GIA Support
2015 -16 Public Relations Services
2015 -16 Phone & Availability Services