Joint Special Council/BFPD
07/18/22 06:00 PM
City Manager Department
Maribel Hernandez
Contract
Doc ID: 5080
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BARSTOW AND MAIN STREET MURALS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF "MURALS ALONG MAIN STREET", BARSTOW, CA.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Main Street Murals is requesting financial assistance from the City to assist them in the cost for the production of two (2) murals and/or maintenance of existing murals, along Main Street between 1st and 7th Streets. This is a one (1) year contract with quarterly payments of $8,750 each.
DISCUSSION:
The Professional Services Agreement between the City of Barstow and Main Street Murals (MSM) for the production of murals along Main Street in Barstow expired on June 30, 2019. MSM is once again proposing services to help the City visually improve the downtown area through the production of two (2) murals and or maintenance on existing murals over this one (1) year period. This will add to the existing gallery of historic murals already located in the Barstow Downtown Main Street District. The murals aspire to revitalize and enhance the City, encourage tourism and promote educational creativity within the community. In addition, MSM will continue to produce marketing materials, maintain a website and promote painting and educational events to bring continued visibility to this growing project. A “Walking Mural Tour” has been successfully implemented for the general public and tourist groups. The murals are available for viewing on the City’s webpage.
Main Street Murals (MSM) will obtain written approval from property owners prior to painting on the site, will maintain existing murals, including graffiti removal and repairing any deterioration or damage of murals. MSM is asking that the City pay $35,000 per year for professional services. MSM will be required to provide written updates and financial statement to the City Manager’s office prior to each payment.
These updates will be transmitted to the City Council. An annual presentation will be provided no later than June 30th of the contract year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding of $35,000 is available for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
Funding Source: Community Promotional Fund - Community Promotion Division; 102.150.542.07.766 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Determine if the program continues to meet the needs of the community; and
2. If yes, authorize the Mayor to sign a one-year Professional Services Agreement between the City of Barstow and Main Street Murals for $35,000 with quarterly payments of $8,750.00.