Regular Meeting
11/18/24 06:00 PM
City Clerk / Records
Maribel Hernandez
Contract
Doc ID: 5809
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 per year and/or maintenance of existing murals, along Main Street between 1 st and 7th Streets. This is a two (2) year contract with quarterly payments of $10,000 each.
DISCUSSION:
The Professional Services Agreement between the City of Barstow and Main Street Murals (MSM) for creating murals along Main Street in Barstow expired on July 31, 2024. MSM is now proposing its services again to help the City enhance the downtown area through the creation of new murals and the maintenance of existing ones.
The proposal from MSM is outlined in EXHIBIT A of the contract, which details the expansion of the program. This will involve MSM partnering with the Barstow Schools Art Department to develop a Roadside Electrical Box Art Project.
These efforts will contribute to the existing gallery of historic murals in the Barstow Downtown Main Street District. The murals aim to revitalize and beautify the City, attract tourism, and foster educational creativity within the community. Additionally, MSM will keep producing marketing materials, maintain a website, and promote painting and educational events to ensure ongoing visibility for this expanding project. A successful “Walking Mural Tour” has been organized for the general public and tourist groups, with murals available for viewing on the City’s webpage.
Main Street Murals (MSM) will secure written consent from property owners before commencing work and will take responsibility for maintaining existing murals, including graffiti removal and repairs for any damage. MSM requests an annual payment of $40,000 for professional services from the City. They will be required to provide written updates and financial statements to the City Manager’s office before each payment, which will be shared with the City Council. An annual presentation will be given no later than December 1st of the contract year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding of $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 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 the two-year Professional Services Agreement between the City of Barstow and Main Street Murals for $40,000 per year/with quarterly payments of $10,000.00.