HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-032 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Berk Consulting, Inc. for a Level of Service Analysis for the City of PT Public LibraryResolution 18-032
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BERK CONSULTING, INC. FOR A LEVEL OF
SERVICE ANALYSIS FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND PUBLIC LIBRARY
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend's 2016-2018 Strategic Plan prioritizes that the
City work to ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed the City Manager, Library Director and
Library Advisory Board to define levels of services for the Library and explore sustainable
funding options; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager and Library Director have been researching other states'
standards for libraries and exploring best practices for Washington public libraries. The
consensus and advice from area public libraries is to bring in a Washington firm experienced in
analyzing services currently provided, assessment of level of services and programs not being
met with current budget, redefine current budget level based on findings, project future budget
needs--e.g., service area growth, inflation, technology, new services, etc., and project future
budget levels; and,
WHEREAS, the City does not have staff with the expertise to perform such work; and it
is prudent to have an experienced firm provide a nonbiased analysis of the Library's level of
service in establishing a clear direction, vision, and funding strategy for library services; and,
WHEREAS, the cost of the contract will come from the Library Reserves through a
supplemental budget request;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with Berk
Consulting, Inc to for delivery of a comprehensive level of services and funding analyses with an
amount not to exceed $15,000.00. The analysis, a preferred recommendation, and a presentation
to the City Manager, Mayor, City Council, and the Library Advisory Board would follow
completion of the analysis.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to take all administrative actions consistent with
the intent of this Resolution.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 18th day of June 2018.
Attest:
Joamia Sanders ....,.. �._..._
, MMC
City Clerk
Resolution 18-032
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ehorali S. Stir son..
Mayor
Approved as to form:
John Watts
Acting City Attorney