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File #: 15-9085    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Approved
File created: 8/29/2018 In control: City Council Business Meeting
On agenda: 10/22/2018 Final action: 10/22/2018
Title: Storm Water Services Media Buying and Creative Services
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Storm Water Services Media Buying and Creative Services

Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $437,700 with The Agency Marketing Group for media buying services for a three-year term, and

B. Approve a contract in the amount of $237,300 with Saturday Brand Communications, Inc. for creative services for a three-year term.

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Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Marc Recktenwald, Engineering and Property Management

Explanation
* These contracts are part of an ongoing effort by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services to educate and inform the public about issues related to surface water quality, flood safety, infrastructure, and volunteer opportunities.
* The media buying and creative services contracts are funded through the stormwater utility fee and coordinated with Mecklenburg County to reduce cost and streamline advertising efforts. Services will be coordinated with Charlotte Communications and Marketing and the Mecklenburg County Public Information Department as needed.
* Federal Clean Water Act and various Federal Emergency Management Agency programs necessitate public education campaigns to inform citizens about surface water pollution and flooding risks, and these contracts enable countywide compliance.
* The County will pay $81,000 and the City will pay $144,000 per year for both the media buying and creative services contracts.
* The County will pay $57,930 and the City will pay $87,970 per year for the media buying contract.
* The County will pay $23,070 and the City will pay $56,030 per year for the creative service contract.
* Fiscal Year 2019 will be Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Service's 17th year conducting the campaign.
Action A
* The media buying contract with Agency Marketing Group provides radio, television, internet, and print advertising for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services media campaign.
* A contract for media buying service provides the most cost-effective wa...

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