HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Multimedia ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
MULTIMEDIA SERVICES
City Council to consider approval to renew an annual contract for multimedia services from
Swagit Productions, LLC for City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100-44540-102-1 (Professional
Services) for the amount not to exceed $16,200.00.
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 annual renewal options. This would be the second annual
renewal.
This service provides live, online streaming of City Council meetings and Planning &
Zoning Commission meetings. The contract allows for Swagit Productions to manage the
camera and audio remotely. Swagit Productions will also archive the meetings for future
online viewing.
In the period of October 1, 2015 (last contract renewal) — August 26, 2015, there has been
a total of 2,574 page views of the live streaming of City Council and Planning and Zoning
Commission meetings. There have been a total of 11,146 page views of live and archived
meetings.
Staff recommends approval.
9:20:35 AM 9/9/2015