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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-266 Resolution No. 01-266 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MARKETPLACE MEDIA GROUP, INC. FOR MARKETING SERVICES FOR THE ELGIN RECREATION CENTER BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Joyce A. Parker, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Marketplace Media Group, Inc. for Phase 1 marketing services for the Elgin Recreation Center, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ Ed Schock Ed Schock, Mayor Presented: October 10, 2001 Adopted: October 10, 2001 Omnibus Vote : Yeas : 7 Nays : 0 Attest : s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 10th day of October, 2001, by and between the CITY OF ELGIN, an Illinois municipal corporation(hereinafter referred to as "CITY") and Marketplace Media Group, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT"). WHEREAS, the CITY desires to engage the CONSULTANT to furnish certain professional services in connection with developing and implementing marketing of the City's new recreation center(hereinafter referred to as the"PROJECT"). AND WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT represents that he is in compliance with Illinois Statutes relating to professional registration of individuals and has the necessary expertise and experience to furnish such services upon the terms and conditions set forth herein below. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed by and between the CITY and the CONSULTANT that the CITY does hereby retain the CONSULTANT for and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged to perform the services relating to the Project as described herein subject to the following terms and conditions and stipulations, to wit: I. SCOPE OF SERVICES A. All work hereunder shall be performed under the direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation of the CITY, herein after referred to as the "DIRECTOR". Page 2 B. The services to be provided by the CONSULTANT will be as they are outlined as follows: Phase I: 1. Develop a logo and theme for the recreation center. 2. Develop media relation/public relations strategies to launch the new name and logo. 3. Develop types of sponsorship packages. Develop packaging to sell sponsorships. 4. Develop levels of memberships. 5. Develop two-year marketing communications plan to guide the implementation of strategies to create brand awareness and meet membership goals. Develop a menu of marketing options with estimated costs for development, production, printing, distribution and air time to consider in preparing the 2002 budget. Plan to include proposed implementation timelines, estimated cost, specific marketing strategies (advertising, direct mail, media relations, development of collateral material and other creative strategies to build awareness and memberships. 6. Conduct a best practices review and analysis to learn of other similar successful programs implemented by cities/park districts. C. A detailed Scope of Services is attached hereto as Attachment A. II. PROGRESS REPORTS A. An outline project milestone schedule is as follows: October 10, 2001 City Council approves contract City Council approves name of the recreation center Page 3 November 30, 2001 Logo Development complete Theme Development complete Marketing Plan complete PR Strategies complete Sponsorship Package Concepts complete January 31, 2001 Analysis and Research complete Phase II (Marketing Plan Implementation) contracted Phase III (Sponsorship Packages) contracted B. A detailed project schedule for the Project is included as Attachment B, attached hereto. Progress will be recorded on the project schedule and submitted monthly as a component of the Status Report described in C. below. C. The CONSULTANT will submit to the Director monthly a Status Report keyed to the Project Schedule. A brief narrative will be provided identifying progress, findings and outstanding issues. D. In the event the CITY and the CONSULTANT elect to proceed with Phase II services consisting of a marketing implementation plan and/or Phase III services consisting of sponsorship packages any agreement between the CITY and the CONSULTANT for such Phase II and/or Phase III services shall require a separate written agreement for such phases which must be approved by the City Council of the CITY. III. WORK PRODUCTS All work products prepared by the CONSULTANT pursuant hereto including, but not limited too, reports, designs, calculations, work drawings, studies, photographs, models and recommendations shall be the property of the CITY and shall be delivered to the CITY upon request of the DIRECTOR provided, however, that the CONSULTANT may retain copies of such work products for its records. Such work products are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by the CITY on any extension to the PROJECT or on any other project, and such reuse shall be at the sole Page 4 risk of the CITY without liability or legal exposure to the CONSULTANT. IV. PAYMENTS TO THE CONSULTANT (Lump Sum Method) A. The CITY shall reimburse the CONSULTANT for services under this Agreement a lump sum of Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Five Dollars, regardless of actual time expended or costs incurred by the CONSULTANT unless SUBSTANTIAL modifications to the project are authorized in writing by the DIRECTOR. B. The CITY shall make periodic payments to'the CONSULTANT based upon actual progress within 30 days after receipt and approval of invoice. Said periodic payments to the CONSULTANT shall not exceed the amounts shown in the schedule outlined in Attachment B, attached hereto and full payments for each task shall not be made until the task is completed and accepted by the DIRECTOR. V. INVOICES A. The CONSULTANT shall submit invoices in a format approved by the CITY. Progress reports (IIC above) will be included with all payment requests. B. The CONSULTANT shall maintain records showing actual time devoted and cost incurred. The CONSULTANT shall permit the authorized representative of the CITY to inspect and audit all data and records of the CONSULTANT for work done under this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall make these records available at reasonable times during the Agreement period, and for a year after termination of this Agreement. VI. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time upon fifteen(15) days prior written notice to the CONSULTANT. In the event that this Agreement is so terminated, the CONSULTANT shall be paid for services actually performed and reimbursable expenses actually incurred prior to Page 5 termination, except that reimbursement shall not exceed the task amounts set forth under Paragraph IV above. VII. TERM This Agreement shall become effective as of the date the CONSULTANT is given a notice to proceed and, unless terminated for cause or pursuant to Article VI, shall be deemed concluded on the date the CITY determines that all of the CONSULTANT's work under this agreement is completed. A determination of completion shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or claims which the CITY may have or thereafter acquire with respect to any term or provision of the Agreement. VIII. NOTICE OF CLAIM If the CONSULTANT wishes to make a claim for additional compensation as a result of action taken by the CITY, the CONSULTANT shall give written notice of his claim within 15 days after occurrence of such action. No claim for additional compensation shall be valid unless so made. Any changes in the CONSULTANT's fee shall be valid only to the extent that such changes are included in writing signed by the CITY and the CONSULTANT. Regardless of the decision of the DIRECTOR relative to a claim submitted by the CONSULTANT, all work required under this Agreement as determined by the DIRECTOR shall proceed without interruption. IX. BREACH OF CONTRACT If either party violates or breaches any term of this Agreement, such violation or breach shall be deemed to constitute a default, and the other party has the right to seek such administrative, contractual or legal remedies as may be suitable to the violation or breach; and, in addition, if either party, by reason of any default, fails within fifteen(15) days after notice thereof by the other party to comply with the conditions of the Agreement, the other party may terminate this Agreement. Page 6 X. INDEMNIFICATION To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT agrees to and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CITY, its officers, employees, agents, boards and commissions from and against any and all claims, suits,judgments, costs, attorney's fees, damages or other relief, including but not limited to workers' compensation claims, in any way resulting from or arising out of negligent actions or omissions of the CONSULTANT in connection herewith, including negligence or omissions of employees or agents of the CONSULTANT arising out of the performance of this Agreement. In the event of any action against the CITY, its officers, employees, agents, boards or commissions, covered by the foregoing duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless such action shall be defended by legal counsel of the CITY's choosing. XI. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY No official, director, officer, agent or employee of the CITY shall be charged personally or held contractually liable under any term or provision of this Agreement or because of their execution, approval or attempted execution of this Agreement. XII. INSURANCE A. Comprehensive Liability. The CONSULTANT shall provide, pay for and maintain in effect, during the term of this Agreement, a policy of comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury and $1,000,000 aggregate for property damage. The CONSULTANT shall deliver to the DIRECTOR a Certification of Insurance naming the CITY as additional insured. The policy shall not be modified or terminated without thirty(30) days prior written notice to the DIRECTOR. The Certificate of Insurance which shall include Contractual obligation assumed by the CONSULTANT under Article X entitled "Indemnification" shall be provided. Page 7 This insurance shall apply as primary insurance with respect to any other insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to the CITY. There shall be no endorsement or modification of this insurance to make it excess over other available insurance, alternatively, if the insurance states that it is excess or prorate, it shall be endorsed to be primary with respect to the CITY. B. Comprehensive Automobile Liability. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non-owned and hired motor vehicles with limits of not less than$500,000 per occurrence for damage to property. C. Combined Single Limit Policy. The requirements for insurance coverage for the general liability and auto exposures may be met with a combined single limit of$1,000,000 per occurrence subject to a$1,000,000 aggregate. D. Professional Liability. The CONSULTANT shall carry CONSULTANT's Professional Liability Insurance Covering claims resulting from error, omissions or negligent acts with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. A Certificate of Insurance shall be submitted to the DIRECTOR as evidence of insurance protection. The policy shall not be modified or terminated without thirty(30) days prior written notice to the DIRECTOR. XIII. CONSTRUCTION MEANS, METHODS, TECHNIQUES, SEQUENCES, PROCEDURES AND SAFETY The CONSULTANT shall not have control over or charge of and shall not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in connection with the construction, unless specifically identified in the Scope of Services. XIV. NONDISCRIMINATION In all hiring or employment made possible or resulting from this Agreement, there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, of the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona fide Page 8 occupational qualification, and this requirement shall apply to, but not be limited to, the following: employment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship. No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination in receipt of the benefit of any services or activities made possible by or resulting from this Agreement on the grounds of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, age except minimum age and retirement provisions, marital status or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. Any violation of this provision shall be considered a violation of a material provision of this Agreement and shall be grounds for cancellation, termination or suspension, in whole or in part, of the Agreement by the CITY. XV. ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS This Agreement and each and every portion thereof shall be binding upon the successors and the assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, that no assignment shall be made without the prior written consent of the CITY. VI. DELEGATIONS AND SUBCONTRACTORS Any assignment, delegation or subcontracting shall be subject to all the terms, conditions and other provisions of this Agreement and the CONSULTANT shall remain liable to the CITY with respect to each and every item, condition and other provision hereof to the same extent that the CONSULTANT would have been obligated if it had done the work itself and no assignment, delegation or subcontract had been made. Any proposed subcontractor shall require the CITY's advanced written approval. XVII. NO CO-PARTNERSHIP OR AGENCY This agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture, employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. Page 9 XVIII. SEVERABILITY The parties intend and agreed that, if any paragraph, sub-paragraph, phrase, clause or other provision of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, shall be held to be void or otherwise unenforceable, all other portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. XIX. HEADINGS The headings of the several paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way are they intended to define, limit or describe the scope of intent of any provision of this Agreement, nor shall they be construed to affect in any manner the terms and provisions hereof or the interpretation or construction thereof. XX. MODIFICATION OR AMENDMENT This Agreement and its attachments constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties on the subject matter hereof and may not be changed, modified, discharged or extended except by written amendment duly executed by the parties. Each party agrees that no representations or warranties shall be binding upon the other party unless expressed in writing herein or in a duly executed amendment hereof, or change order as herein provided. XXI. APPLICABLE LAW This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in, and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any rights pursuant to this agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois. Page 10 XXII. NEWS RELEASES The CONSULTANT may not issue any news releases without prior approval from the DIRECTOR, nor will the CONSULTANT make public proposals developed under this Agreement without prior written approval from the DIRECTOR prior to said documentation becoming matters of public record. XXIII. COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONSULTANTS The CONSULTANT shall cooperate with any other consultants in the CITY's employ or any work associated with the PROJECT. XXIV. INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC CONTRACTING The CONSULTANT certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on this contract as a result of a violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E et seq. Or any similar state or federal statute regarding bid rigging. XXV. SEXUAL HARASSMENT As a condition of this contract, the CONSULTANT shall have written sexual harassment policies that include, at a minimum, the following information: A. the illegality of sexual harassment; B. the definition of sexual harassment under state law; C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples; D. the vendor's internal complaint process including penalties; E. the legal recourse, investigative and complaint process available through the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Illinois Human Rights Commission; F. directions on how to contact the department and commission; Page 11 G. protection against retaliation as provided by Section 6-101 of the Human Rights Act. A copy of the policies must be provided to the Department of Human Rights upon request 775 ILCS 5/2-105. XXVI. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS All recommendations and other communications by the CONSULTANT to the DIRECTOR and to other participants which may affect cost or time of completion, shall be made or confirmed in writing. The DIRECTOR may also require other recommendations and communications by the CONSULTANT be made or confirmed in writing. XXVII. NOTICES All notices, reports and documents required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed by First Class Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: A. As to CITY: MONICA MEYERS Director of Parks and Recreation City of Elgin 31 South Grove Avenue Elgin, Illinois 60120-5555 B. As to CONSULTANT: GEORGE HAHN President Marketplace Media Group, Inc. 115 South Grove Street Suite 207 Elgin, Illinois 60120 Page 12 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have placed their hands and seals upon and executed this Agreement in triplicate as though each copy hereof was an original and that there are no other oral agreements that have not been reduced to writing in this statement. For the CITY: ATTEST: THE CITY OF ELGIN B B 4, (� y y City Clerk ' ,ty Manager J =�r < Frther; ;, NT Dated this t day of t�C1-111.Lt ✓L— , A.D., 2001. ATTEST: MARKETPLACE MEDIA GROUP, INC. B By 9h111A___ Secretary President (SEAL) ATTACHMENT "A" MARKTPLACE E MEDIA G R D C P , INC . August 30 , 2001 Maria Cumpata Supervisor of Recreation City of Elgin Dawn Hagen Director of Communications City of Elgin Dear Maria & Dawn: Thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal for creative work on the Elgin Recreation Center. Enclosed is our proposal outlining the services and qualifications of Marketplace Media. Group along with the cost breakdown associated with the initial project. We feel that Marketplace Media Group can assist the City of Elgin at many levels in the development of a sound marketing and public relations plan for the new recreation center. If you have any questions regarding the contents of the proposal, please call me at 695-1912 . Sincerely, George Hahne President 115 SOUTH GROVE STREET • SUITE 207 • ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120 • TELEPHONE: 847/695-1912 • FAX 847/695-2982 MARKETPLACE MEDIA G R O U P , I N C . INTRODUCTION/HISTORY On July 15 , 1994 George Hahne and Steve Mikulay started Marketplace Media Group with Four Employees and a client base of three. By August, 2001 the staff has grown to 12 and the client base to over 40 . Marketplace recently opened a second office in Madison, Wisconsin. Marketplace Media Group is a full-service advertising agency and marketing consulting resource for a diverse selection of business-to-business and consumer clients encompassing numerous industries . Headquartered in downtown Elgin, the seven-year-old agency offers a creative approach and results- oriented marketing services . As a full-service agency, Marketplace Media Group can provide the complete spectrum of marketing communications , offering clients a single source for a cohesive marketing program effort. We maintain close working relationships with a wide variety of vendors , media and industry contacts and creative sources to provide clients with the most cost-effective and professional services available. Our commitment to the community has developed through various projects including the Boeing presentation, Boys and Girls Club Annual Report and fund raising event, "adopt a duck" and the Fiesta Salsa Festival . 115 SOUTH GROVE STREET • SUITE 207 • ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120 • TELEPHONE: 847/695-1912 • FAX: 847/695-2982 MARKETPLACE MEDIA GROUP , I N C . OUR CLIENTS Tri-Land Properties Oakbrook-based real estate 7-Year Relationship development company, specializing in in redevelopment of under-utilized commercial Properties . Easy Gardener Waco, Texas-based manufacturer of 7-Year Relationship lawn and garden products . Maker of Jobes Plant Spikes . Stewart Associates Elgin-based credit union services 7-Year Relationship provider . Recently purchased by CUNA [Credit Union National Assoc] . Ivex Packaging Lincolnshire-based $700 million 7-Year Relationship plastic packaging manufacturer. Team Electronics Algonquin-based, full-service, 7-Year Relationship consumer electronics retailer. A Cellular One distributor. GMP-Genpack Elgin-based wire packaging 7-Year Relationship manufacturer and distributor. Wire Packaging Elgin-based recycler of wire related 6-Year Relationship packaging and spools . Lending Solutions Sister company to Stewart Associates 6-Year Relationship specializing in financial services and call center operations . Gourmet House Clearbrook, Minnesota-based food 6-Year Relationship division of Anheiser-Busch. Institutional and consumer food products . M 5 SOUTH GRGVE STREET • SUITE 207 • ELGIN, ILLINGIS 60120 • TELEPHONE: 847/695-1912 • FAX 847/695-2982 MARKTPACE I N C . Chemical Light Vernon Hills based national 6-Year Relationship distributor of novelty products . Braun Enterprises Addison-based event planning and 5-Year Relationship rental company. Raisin River Foods West-Chicago based food distributor. 5-Year Relationship One of the nations largest specialty food companies Lockton Company Chicago-based world leader in 5-Year Relationship providing large, company-brokered insurance . Guideline Industries Galena-based international 4-Year Relationship manufacturer and distributor of high-tech wire guides . Pressed Steel Tanks Milwaukee , Wisconsin-based 4-Year Relationship manufacturer of heavy-duty steel tanks Conveyor Systems & Eng Arlington Heights-based distributor 3-Year Relationship of high-tech conveyance systems . Jiffy Products of Am Batavia-based producer and world- 3-Year Relationship wide distributor of gardening products . Elgin State Bank Elgin' s full-service "local" 3-Year Relationship financial institution Bagcraft Chicago-based manufacturer of multi- 3-Year Relationship facited food packaging. Chicago Importing Elgin-based importer of Scandinavian 3-Year Relationship food products . 115 SOUTH GROVE STREET • SUITE 207 • ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120 • TELEPHONE: 847/695-1912 • FAX 847/695-2982 Il MARKETPLACE MEDIA G R O U P , I N C . Bernhard & Son Batavia-based Up-Scale Landscaper 3-Year Relationship McDonalds McStore division. Catalogs of retail 3-Year Relationship products . Mandalay Resort Grp. Elgin-based parent company of Grand 2-Year Relationship Victoria Casino. Grand Victoria Casino Human Resources division. 2-Year Relationship Bloom Enterprises Austin, Texas-based restaurant chain 2-Year Relationship & development company. Massy Knackle New York City-based real estate 2-Year Relationship developer/broker with a focus on "high-end" residential properties . Noland Sales Corp Wholesale carpet distributor 2-Year Relationship Sears & NTB Hoffman Estates-based car care 2-Year Relationship division of retail giant Sears . Newly Formed Relationships/Within Past 12 Months Elgin Community College City of Elgin Milwaukee Wire Electronic Gravure/South Elgin Artline/Berkley, IL Crosswind Music/Madison, WI MadCity Live/Madison, WI Riviana Foods , Houston, TX Temple Display, Oswego, IL Our Not-For-Profit Clients Boys & Girls Club of Elgin Centro de Informacion Fiesta Salsa 115 SOUTH GROVE STREET • SUITE 207 • ELGIN, ILLINOIs 60120 • TELEPHONE: 847/695-1912 • FAX 847/695-2982 Il MARKETPLACE MEDIA G R O U P , I N C . Key Staff Assigned To City of Elgin Projects Principals George Hahne, President Over 22 years of marketing, advertising and public relations experience . Prior to starting Marketplace Media Group, served as Publisher of Fox Valley Living Magazine and spent 8 years as Director of Marketing for Tri-Land Properties , an Oakbrook real estate developer. While at Tri-Land, Hahne work with several municipalities on large commercial real estate redevelopments . These projects included cooperative efforts to secure unique zoning changes , the development of TIF ' s and marketing plans designed to attract financing and community support. Hahne also directed the marketing for Tri-Land' s retail ventures including three health clubs and a chain of deep discount drug store operations . George has lived in suburban Chicago all of his life and is a graduate of Northern Illinois University. Steve Mikulay, Vice President & Creative Director A graduate of Emerson College, Boston, Mikulay was President of Mikulay & Associates , a full-service advertising agency, for 10 years prior to his partnership at Marketplace Media Group. Lead creative person on all Marketplace projects , Mikulay has developed several award-winning marketing plans for client projects . 115 SOUTH GROVE STREET • SUITE 207 • ELOIN, ILLINOIS 60120 • TELEPHONE: 847/695-1912 • Fax 847/695-2982 - Il MARKETPLACE MEDIA GROUP , I N C . Sharon Hahne, Public Relations Specialist & Head Writer With two decades of public relations and writing experience , Sharon has been involved in many diverse marketing and PR activities . Prior to joining the staff at Marketplace, she was the public relations specialist at Visual Edge , an advertising agency in Arlington Heights . Sharon wrote the contents of the city brochures for Arlington Heights , Bartlett, Elk Grove Village and Prospect Heights . She also participated in several commercial real estate projects for Joseph Freed and Associates , the Arlington Heights shopping center developer. Our Creative Staff Karolyn [Cary] Wilharm Graphic Designer Prior to Marketplace, 11 years with Cahners Publishing Teresa Lejman, Graphic Designer Prior to Marketplace, 4 years at Niles based William Potter Design. Max Lognbehn, Photographer Philip Fisher, Intern 115 SOUTH GROVE STREET • SUITE 207 • ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120 • TELEPHONE: 847/695-1912 • FAX 847/695-2982 MARKETPLACE MEDIA GROUP , I N C . September 5 , 2001 Marcia Cumpata Supervisior of Recreation City of Elgin 61 S . Grove Elgin, IL 60120 PROPOSAL Phase One Projects/Family Recreation Center Theme Development Creative: Develop a distinctive, reoccurring message that will be easily recognizable by target market $475 Logo Development Creative: Design, Applications , All Proofs & Final Presentation 950 Public Relations Strategies Creative : Develop plan to introduce logo, theme and facility. 1 , 425 Marketing Plan Creative : Identify Target Market, Develop Strategies , Determine Creative Approach, Research Media, Assocate All Production and Media Costs . 1 , 615 Sponsorship Package Concepts Creative: Develop sponsoship programs for Various type of levels . 570 115 SOUTH GROVE STREET • SUITE 207 • ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120 • TELEPHONE: 847/695-1912 • FAX 847/695-2982 Family Recreation Center September 5 , 2001 Page-Two Analysis & Research Other Programs Creative : Gather Information, Review & Present In Report Form $1 , 900 Contingency 1 , 000 $7 , 935 Total Phase One Proposal ` Agenda Item No. ! - 8 .< City of Elgin no IL 9 ,4 . . .ATEDFE�. E September 21, 2001 G ',:-k�---� N - , - RECREATIONAL LEISURE AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FOR ALL CITIZENS FROM: Joyce A. Parker, City Manager SUBJECT: Recreation Center Marketing PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with information to consider entering into an agreement with Marketplace Media Group, Inc . , for phase one marketing services for the Family Recreation Center. BACKGROUND In July 2001, a Request for Proposals was sent out to 12 marketing and advertising agencies seeking input on developing a comprehensive marketing plan for the Family Recreation Center. This plan is broken into three phases as follows : • Phase I - Develop marketing plan/strategies for overall facility awareness, membership recruitment, and sponsorship solicitations . This includes development of membership levels and sponsorship categories as well as packaging of both. Phase I work would begin immediately. • Phase II - Development of materials (print and electronic) and distribution to create brand awareness and excitement of the upcoming opening of the project . Phase II work to begin in January 2002 . • Phase III -Development of membership sales packages : development of strategies and materials to sell memberships to targeted audiences . Implement a sales drive in May 2002 and continue through opening. Phase III work to begin in February 2002 . Recreation Center Marketing September 21, 2001 Page 2 Four firms responded to the Request for Proposals and presentation were made to staff by each firm on August 28 , 2001 . After equally evaluating each firm, staff is recommending Marketplace Media Group, Inc . for this project . Each firm was evaluated on all three phases of their proposals . At this time, an agreement will only be entered into for Phase I because of available funding in 2001 . Phase II and Phase III will be contracted in 2002 should funding be made available . It is the intent to enter into Phases II and III with Marketplace Media Group, Inc. COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED None . FINANCIAL IMPACT Sufficient funds are available in the 2001 Parks and Recreation Administration budget in the Miscellaneous Services account number 010-5001-761 .45-99 to cover the $7, 935 . It is estimated that $200, 000 will be required to implement Phases II and III . Currently, no funding is budgeted for Phases II and III . As part of the 2002 budget process, staff is reviewing potential funding sources which would be included in the City Council decision package review. GAL IMPACT None . ALTERNATIVES The alternative would be to not enter into an agreement with Marketplace Media Group, Inc . RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with Marketplace Media Group, Inc . for Phase I marketing services for the Family Recreation Center at a cost not to exceed $7, 935 . R pectfully submitt d, -- J.,'+ J e A. Parker City Manager MPC 1