City of Gonzales
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: July 17, 2023
FROM: Carmen Gil, City Manager
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with C4 Consulting
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve and Authorize the City Manager to sign an Agreement with Michelle Slade, C4 Consulting, for rendering services that support Youth Leadership Development.
BACKGROUND
The City of Gonzales has been contracting with Michelle Slade since 2013 for services on various grants and projects. She has been instrumental in helping to develop and guide the Gonzales Youth Council (GYC). Her support continues to be a necessary asset as the City dives into high impact, large-scale projects with limited staff.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
The Gonzales Youth 21st Century Success Initiative continues to be a driving force of the City as the Council continues to prioritize supporting youth development and growing our own next level professionals. This Agreement continues to support the effort and ensures that there is continuity with the Youth Council as more internal capacity is developed.
The proposed contract specifically includes support around asset-based youth engagement and leadership development to continue fostering creativity and innovation through the Gonzales Youth 21st Century Success Initiative through a results-based collaborative effort with City staff. It also supports the ongoing model of peer-to-peer learning and support as it engages the leadership of a former GYC Alumni.
Continuing support for leadership development and capacity building is essential to meeting the Council’s vision and mission.
AGENDA
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14 Explain Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small town charm.
Explain: This Agreement ensures that the work of the GYC and the Youth 21st Century Success Initiative continues to move forward without losing traction. It is important that we continue to support the work as the civic engagement of youth is one of our staple programs and has become a model for others not only across the state, but also the nation.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community.
Explain: This Agreement provides the necessary resources to continue with our GYC initiative.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to insure the safety and well being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Explain: The return on investment on this contract is ten-fold as the leadership development and capacity building of our young people is invaluable.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing Yes x No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: This Agreement for services follows approved fiscal policies and will be monitored to ensure desired results are consistent with approved City Council goals.
ALTERNATIVES
Without the support of the Contractor our support for the GYC would be constrained and the traction generated over the last few years could be lost.
BUDGET IMPACT
This new Agreement with the Contractor is less than previous contracts. It is not to exceed $35,000.00 and runs from July 2023 - June 2024.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council approve and Authorize the City Manager to sign an Agreement between the City of Gonzales and Michelle Slade, C4 Consulting, for rendering services that support Youth Development and high impact Capacity-Building.
Attachments:
1. Agreement with C4 Consulting