RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-035
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002029 WITH JESSICA RASMUSSEN INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $20,000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $320,680 WHEREAS, the City first contracted with Jessica Rasmussen for art programming and project management in 2019; and WHEREAS, on July 12, 2022, the City Council approved the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Jessica Rasmussen revising the Scope of Services, increasing Compensation and extending Time of Performance for continuing services; and WHEREAS, the Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Jessica Rasmussen will allow for the continuation of services necessary to fulfil the current Public Art Program workplan element of the Economic Development Division, as well as the PED Work Plan Priority reflected in the City Council Work Plan to implement the Public Art Strategic Plan (Strategy 4i); and WHEREAS, Jessica Rasmussen has taken on additional, higher-level duties and responsibilities to support the Public Art Program with vacancy of the Arts & Culture Coordinator position; and WHEREAS, Jessica Rasmussen has provided quality service to the Public Art Program since 2014, meeting program needs for a variety of programs and projects including, community art programs, public art projects, cultural events, marketing and outreach for related programs and projects, and support to the Art in Public Places Committee, particularly related to implementing the Public Art Strategic Plan; and WHEREAS, the Public Art Program desires to continue to receive services from Jessica Rasmussen, as their familiarity with the Public Art Program and the objectives of the City Council and Planning and Economic Development Work Plans will be beneficial to the City of Santa Rosa; and WHEREAS, in the absence of additional FTEs, the continued utilization of contracted services is imperative to implement the current Public Art Program Strategic Plan; and WHEREAS, the City now desires to extend these services for the Economic Development Division through June 30, 2024, and increase compensation in the amount of $20,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $320,680; and WHEREAS, funds for this expenditure are included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Public Art Fund and SRTBIA Fund budgets with no impact to the General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa approves the Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002029 with Jessica Rasmussen, attached to this resolution as Exhibit A and made a part of herein increasing compensation in the amount of $20,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $320,680.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 26th day of March, 2024.
AYES: (6) Mayor N. Rogers, Vice Mayor Stapp, Council Members Alvarez, MacDonald, Okrepkie, C. Rogers
NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Council Member Fleming
ABSTAIN/RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Exhibit A – Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002029 with Jessica Rasmussen Reso. No. RES-2024-035
Reso. No. RES-2024-035