HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09 - Multimedia ServicesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 18, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR
MULTIMEDIA SERVICES FOR STREAMING AND ARCHIVING PUBLIC
MEETINGS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual sole source contract for
multimedia services for streaming and archiving of public meetings with
Swagit Productions, LLC for City Council and Planning and Zoning
Commission meetings.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund Professional Services budget for
an amount not to exceed $16,200.
BACKGROUND: Swagit Productions, LLC manages the cameras and live streaming of the
meetings of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and
Historic Preservation Commission. These meeting videos are archived
and available on the City's website. Swagit Productions, LLC also records
the audio of the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Building Board of
Appeals meetings.
This procurement was made as a sole source in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A). The contract was for an initial one-year period with
optional, one-year renewals. If approved, this will be the fourth renewal
option.
Staff recommends approval.
TB/LW