City Council

CC 9. Professional Services Agreement - FTI Consulting, Inc. Recommendation/s: 1. It is recommended that the City Council approve the Professional Services Agreement with FTI Consulting, Inc. (FTI) in an amount not to exceed $250,000, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any additional amendments to the Agreement deemed necessary to complete the project in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 3. Find that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Since Lancaster announced the goal to be the "First Hydrogen City" in the U.S. and launched the Smart Sister Cities partnership with Namie, Japan, FTI has supported the City's communication and design across hydrogen, clean energy, and digital & insights workstreams. With its growing, global reputation as a leading clean energy City coupled with its successful amplification of projects and partnerships, the City of Lancaster is now seeking additional strategic communications and design support to accomplish its goals and objectives.