RESOLUTION NO. ____-2026
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CREATIVE THINKING INC., DBA THE IDEA COOPERATIVE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT (TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $180,000 ACCOUNT NO. 110-4321-0319) WHEREAS, on September 9, 2024, The City Council approved a Professional Services Contract with Creative Thinking INC., OBA The Idea Cooperative for Strategic and Creative Marketing services for Visit Fort Bragg; and WHEREAS, the passage of Measure U in November 2024 resulted in an increase to the City's Transient Occupancy Tax rate from 12% to 14%, the tax revenues should be used to support tourism-related projects and promotions; and WHEREAS, on August 11, 2025, the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg (“City”) adopted Resolution No. 4966-2025 authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with The Idea Cooperative (“Consultant”); and WHEREAS, funds were appropriated in the FY 2026-27 budget for this activity, and sufficient funds are available for this contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby approve a Professional Services Agreement with Creative Thinking Inc., DBA the Idea Cooperative for marketing strategy development and execution and authorizes the City Manager to execute the same upon execution by Contractor (Amount Not to Exceed $180,000.00, Account: 110-4321-0319).
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember ______, seconded by Councilmember _______, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 29th day of June 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
JASON GODEKE Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Paoli, City Clerk
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