Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout096-2016RESOLUTION NO. 96-2016 AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY BRANDING AND MARKETING PLAN WHEREAS, the Town of Danville (the "Town") approved its first Comprehensive Economic Development Plan in June 2016, which included overall goals, strategies and implementation measures to guide Economic Development efforts for the next five years and beyond; and WHEREAS, several strategies outlined in the Plan's goals and objectives included the need to develop marketing and branding that integrates the Town's Shop Danville First brand with the Town's branding efforts used by all Town departments for community outreach efforts, including print publications, posters, online advertising, social media and other efforts; and WHEREAS, funds for the development of a Community Branding and Marketing Plan (CBMP) were appropriated in the 2016/17 Operating Budget; and WHEREAS, the Town released a Request for Proposals and Qualifications to various branding firms to conduct a CBMP; and WHEREAS, Bellweather, LLC of San Diego, California (Bellweather) was determined to be the most qualified consultant to complete the Community Branding and Marketing Plan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the Danville Town Council, that the Town Manager is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Town, a written contract with Bellweather for a not -to -exceed budget of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000). APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on October 18, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Arnerich, Doyle, Morgan, Stepper, NOES: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY Storer (�4-, kv All-- MA,y6k, ATTES C, CITY C RK