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Service Contract with Velasquez Digital Media Communications, LLC
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Date of BOCC Meeting: July 8, 2019
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute the attached contract with Velasquez Digital Media Communications, LLC in an amount not to exceed $67,200.00.
Velasquez Digital Media Communications, LLC has provided broadcast services to Durham County Government along with other special video services for many years. During each Board Of County Commissioners meeting, Velasquez Digital Media works collaboratively with county staff to ensure that viewers receive the meetings via live broadcast and live stream. In addition to ensuring that residents receive board meetings on a regular basis, Velasquez also provides the filming and editing of Durham County’s monthly TV Show, “In Touch with Durham County”, produced in our Admin II, 4th Floor Studio. Velasquez Digital Media has been an important partner in advising the County as we continue to fully develop the studio functions.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This request aligns with Goal 5: Accountable, Efficient and Visionary Government
Resource Persons: Deborah Craig-Ray, General Manager for Strategic Planning and Innovation.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve the request and authorize the County Manager to execute a contract for broadcasting services with Velasquez Digital Media for an amount not to exceed $67,200.00
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________