Legislation Details

File #: 26-1513   
Type: Law Dept. Consolidated S-Ordinance Status: Adopted
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 8/26/2026 Final action: 8/26/2026
Title: Professional Development and Training Services - RFQu 25-0572 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
District: Citywide

Title

Professional Development and Training Services - RFQu 25-0572 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide

 

Description

Request to authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an amendment to Contract 163640 with Dr. Maria Church International LLC for an entity change to Elevate USA, Inc. dba Government Leadership Solutions. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed; request to continue using Ordinance S-51903.

 

Report

Summary

This contract, facilitated by the Human Resources Department, provides a wide range of professional development, facilitation and training services for all City departments. This contractor is qualified to provide professional facilitation, development, training, motivational speaking and management coaching services to departments citywide or with members of the community. The engagement formats may include, but are not limited to, community engagements, workshops, focus groups, informational sessions, seminars, departmental training, meetings and work sessions. Solutions to be provided range from pre-designed structured service options to highly customized sessions in order to meet department and/or community needs.

 

Contract Term

The contract term remains unchanged, ending on April 30, 2030.

 

Financial Impact

The total combined value of the contracts authorized by Ordinance S-51903 will not exceed $3,500,000, and no additional funds are needed.

 

Concurrence/Previous Council Action

The City Council previously reviewed this request:

• Professional Development and Training Services Contract 163640 (Ordinance S-51903) on May 21, 2025.

• Professional Development and Training Services Contract 163640 (Ordinance S-52130) on June 18, 2025.

 

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Finance Department.