Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Consulting Services Agreement with Granicus, Inc. for legislative management software services and video streaming services.
Body
This agreement is for the live video streaming and video storage services as well as agenda management software. This software used to generate and publish City Council agendas and minutes, board and commission agendas and minutes in addition to the live the video streaming of City Council meetings and other board and commission meetings.
It provides a user friendly interface for both staff and the public and enables the public to access videos, agendas, and minutes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The City has been using Granicus for video streaming since the mid 2000s and in 2013 added in the legislative management piece. Staff is able to streamline the agenda submittal process with this software, as well as more effectively ensure that all state laws regarding open meetings are being met.
Cost: $160,000 ($32,000 per year for 5 years)
Source of Funds: General Fund
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.