HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-002Resolution No. 00- ~) D 2.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PEG ACCESS
COORDINATOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CONSULTANT
J. GARY LEMONS, FOR ONE YEAR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2000
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the City has established a Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG)
access studio at the Port Townsend High School, Gael Stuart Building; and
WHEREAS, the onging project includes: responsibility for the live and taped coverage
of City Council meetings and selected events; production of government programming as directed
by the City; input and organization of messages for the character generator (community calendar);
training of Port Townsend School students as volunteers and liaison with School District; direction
and supervision of programming for the PEG access channel by the public, government and
educational institutions; operation and maintenance of City equipment; promoting and facilitating
public access to and use of the studio; and engaging in public outreach for the community calendar
and PEG access programming; and
WHEREAS, this project is under the direction and oversight authority of the PEG Access
Coordinating Committee; however, the project is ultimately funded and managed by the City and
the Consultant is responsible to the City for accomplishing the project goals and duties outlined
in this Scope of Services; and
WHEREAS, the services required for this project necessitate specialized expertise and
training; and
WHEREAS, the City does not have sufficient staff or expertise to conduct such services
itself; and
WHEREAS, based on the Committee's recommendation, the City desires to hire an
individual to accomplish the Scope of Service: and
WHEREAS, Consultant is a long-standing community member, has been involved in local
and statewide video production and education for many years. Consultant has unique experience
working with Centrum as the Education Coordinator, operating and owning his own video
production business since 1989, and is certified to teach Media and Communications in
Washington State. Consultant has produced or co-produced numerous video productions and
brings substantial experience as a videographer and educator; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that Consultant is well qualified to perform the services
required; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant is willing and able to provide and perform said services; and
WHEREAS, the PEG Access Coordinator services are temporary in duration; and
WHEREAS, the PEG Access Coordinating Committee reviewed the Scope of Services
for the project and unanimously recommended its approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Port
Townsend that the City Manager is authorized to execute the PEG Access Coordinator Agreement
between the City and J. Gary Lemons, with amount of total compensation not to exceed Twenty-
nine thousand ($29,000.00) dollars.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and signed by the Mayor
on this 18th day of January, 2000.
Fori~~/"'"'~'
Attest:
15amela Kolacy, City C irk~ ~
01/12/00
pegaccess\agreement2000.garylemons
Approved as to Form:
Steve Olsen, Interim C~ty Attorney
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