Action 10.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 11/15/2022
- Title:
- HighGround Inc. Agreement - Government Affairs and Related Services
- Submitted By:
- Tim Mattix, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
2
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Richard G. Karwaczka
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
County Administrator
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Docket Number (If applicable):
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve Letter of Agreement with HighGround, Inc. for public affairs consulting and related services regarding a public involvement process for the proposed Cochise County Jail District, in the amount of $3,500 per month, effective November 15, 2022, through May 15, 2023.
Background:
At the March 15, 2022 Work Session, the Sheriff's Office and staff presented an update to the Board regarding the proposed Jail and Justice Center. Discussion included use of HighGround, Inc., for six months of consulting services. Board consensus was to proceed with the Jail District process, and on April 19, 2022, the Board approved a Letter of Agreement, effective May 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022.
As detailed in the Letter of Agreement, Section I, HighGround will develop and implement a public affairs plan to assist in strategic planning, timelines, messaging and communications, social media planning, and public opinion research, and provide periodic progress reports.
As detailed in the Letter of Agreement, Section I, HighGround will develop and implement a public affairs plan to assist in strategic planning, timelines, messaging and communications, social media planning, and public opinion research, and provide periodic progress reports.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Move forward on the Jail District process.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
The County will not have a consultant on contract to assist in the Jail District planning process.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Provide signed copy of Letter of Agreement to the Clerk of the Board for further processing.