REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on an Agreement with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. (JLL) for Consulting Services for the Development, Implementation and Operation of Comprehensive Tourism Strategy and Response to Council Questions
Report
COUNCIL PILLARS
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
In November 2020, staff completed a competitive Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) procurement process for Consulting Services for the Development, Implementation, and Operation of a Comprehensive Tourism Strategy which resulted in the selection of consultant Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. (JLL). The SOQ was publicly posted and after proposals were received, an interview panel was convened. JLL was selected as the most qualified firm to provide the services requested by the City.
On January 12, 2021, Council deferred action on the proposed Agreement with JLL and directed staff to return with additional information for Council's consideration. Staff was directed to:
1. Return with opinions from the Chamber, DMO, TID and others on the need for the services provided in the agreement and having the infrastructure in place. What would it cost them to do it themselves and how would they envision moving forward if City did not approve the agreement;
2. Return with incremental milestone completion reports from JLL regarding project milestones from previous agreements; and
3. Return with full previously completed TAP audit of Convention Center Visitors Bureau.
DISCUSSION
Staff has compiled the information and various documents as requested by Council. Attachments to this staff report include:
* Letters/statements received from the Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District, Silicon Valley/Santa Clara DMO, Inc. California's Great America, Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce, Levy, and Spectra Venue Management;
* Copies of available presentations, reports and work produc...
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