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RESOLUTIO
ITY OF S INT PAUL, MINNESOTA.
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Presented By
Referred To
Committee: Date
REQUEST TO AMEND THE 1991 BUDGET TO REMOVE 1991 CONSULTANT FUNDS
FROM CONTINGENCY LINE ITEM FOR EVALUATION OF
SKYWAY SIGNAGE AND ADVERTISING
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul placed the PED Operations Fund 1991
professional services of $398,250 into a contingency budget line item; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul (the "City") has need to improve the
image of the downtown skyway system; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to improve the "user-friendliness" of the
downtown skyway system; and �
WHEREAS, the City desires to test and evaluate a system for improving
skyway pathway systems for the 1991 holiday season; and '
WHEREAS, the City seeks to investigate the revenue potential and
aesthetic concerns of skyway advertising displays; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor, pursuant to Section 10.07.4 of the City Charter, �
recommends the following change to the 1991 budget:
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DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED
PEO 2 GREEN SHE�T N° _ 12416
CONTACT PERSON&PHONE INIT A7�E INITIAUDATE
�DEPAHTMENT DIRECTOR I �CITY COUNCIL
Warren Hanson 3213 ASSIGN I�I CITYATTORNEY �CITYCLERK
NUMBER FOR �•3�
MUST BE ON COUNCIL AQENDA BY(DATE) ROUTING BUDGET DIRECTOR �FIN.8 MGT.SERVICES DIR.
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TOTAL#OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) I
ACTION REOUESTED:
Signature is requested on resolution amending the 1991 consul�ltant funds
from contingency line item for evaluating skyway signage and �advertising
RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or Re)ect(R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANStlVIER TNE FOILOWING QUESTIONS:
_PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �• Has this person/firm ever worked under a contralCt for this depertment?
_CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO
_STAFF _ 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
YES NO
_DI3TRICT COURT — 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normall�possessed by any current city employee?
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE7 YES NO
Explaln all yes answers on separate shest and a�ttach to green sheet
INITIATING PROBLEM,ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who.What,When,Where,Why): I
$5,250 from 1991 consultant fund to test and evaluate dawntowm slcywa�
need to aesign a pathway improvemen�plan for execution prior o tne
19�1 holiday season/1992 Suaer Bowl/Winter Carnival in order �o maximize
benefits to the retail community and elicit comment from the �isitor
market segm�n-t. '�
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ADVANTAGES If APPROVED:
Downtown visi�ors' n�eds vrill be be��i.er met by im�rov2d patr�w�y identification;
retailers will experience the benefi�ts of being more accessiblje; skyway
adv�rti si ng poicen�ti al wi 11 be quan�ti fi ed and pl anned. �
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DISADVANTAQES IF APPROVED: i
2�I1991
None �,VG {
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DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: I
The needs of downtown visitors would not be met and downtown r�tail rs
will be less accessible during the 1991 holiday season/Super Wjnte�u�1CII R8S88�1 �
Carnival and thereafter. Potential for skyway advertising wil� remain
unknown. � AUG 22 �g,�}
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION s �07�� COST/REVENUE BUDGETED(CI�CLE ONE) YE NO
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FUNDING SOURCE ��� ��%�l-�°�L�''�u�� ACTIVITY NUMBER �' �
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:(EXPLAIN) �p �j�jj,��/A, � (�,e9��� � �/t/�
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NOTE: COMPLETE DIRECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE GREEN SHEET INSTRUCTIONAL
MANUAL AVAILABLE IN THE PURCHASING OFFICE(PHONE NO. 298-4225).
ROUTING ORDER:
'���1 correct routings for the flve most frequent types of documents:
S(assumes authorized budget exists) COUNCIL RESOLUTION (Amend Budgets/Accept.Grants)
1. Outside Agency 1. Department Director
2. Department Director 2. City Attorney
3. City Attorney 3. Budget Director
4. Mayor(for contracts over$15,000) 4. MayoNAssistant
5. Human Rights(for contracts over$50,000) 5. City Council
6. Finance and Management Services Director 6. Chief Accountant, Finance and Management Services
7. Finance Accounting
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS(Budget Revision) COUNCIL RESOLUTION(all others, and Ordinances)
1. Activity Manager 1. Department Director
2. Department Accountant 2. Ciry Attorney
3. Department Director 3. Mayor Assistant
4. Budgef Director 4. City Council
5. City Clerk
6. Chief Axountant, Finance and Management Services
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS(all others)
1. Department Director
2. City Attorney
3. Finance and Management Services Director
4. City Clerk
TOTAL NUMBER OF SIGNATURE PAGES
Indicate the#of pages on which signatures are required and paperclip or flag
esch of thaso pages.
ACTION REQUESTED
Describe what the project/request seeks to accomplish in either chronologi-
cal order or order of importance,whichever is most appropriate for the
issue. Do not write complete sentences.Begin each item in your list with
a verb.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Complete if the issue in question has been presented before any body, public
or private.
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE?
Indicate which Council objective(s)your projecUrequest supports by listing
the key word(s)(HOUSING, RECREATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
BUDGET, SEWER SEPARATION). (SEE COMPLETE LIST IN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.)
PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS:
This information will be used to determine the cirys liability for workers compensation claims,taxes and proper civil service hiring rules.
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY
Explain the situation or conditions that created a need for your project
or request.
ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED
Indicate whether this is simply an annual budget procedure required by law/
charter or whether there are specific ways in which the City of Saint Paul
and its citizens will benefit trom this projecUaction.
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED
What negative effects or major changes to existing or past processes might
this project/request prpduce'rf itis passed(e.g.,traffic delays, noise,
"�i?increases or assessrFwntsj4 fio Whom?When? For how long?
DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED
What I be the negative consequences if the promised action is not
approv�Inability to deliver service?Continued high traffic,noise,
accident rate?Loss of revenue?
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Although you must tailor the information you provide here to the issue you
are addressing, in•�eneral you must answer two questions: How much is it
■� co a is•going to pay?
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HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE REPORT - AUGUST 28, 1991
PAGE TWO
6. Resolution - amending the 1991 consultant funds from contingency line item
for evaluating skyway signage and advertising.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL WITH ALL CONCERNS NOT�D ON THE RECORD, 3-0
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