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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~. ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MAY 16, 2005 TITLE: APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 151 Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For AGREEMENT AMENDMENT FOR FRANKLIN-COVEY COMPANY C:~~~ T MANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an amendment to the agreement with the Franklin-Covey Company to increase the aggregate limit by $6,000 for the purchase of training materials in an annual amount not to exceed $16,000. DISCUSSION The City has instituted a comprehensive Public Business Academy (PBA) program for professional development. The goal of the Academy is to enhance the knowledge and skills of the City's employees and to reinforce their understanding of the organization's purpose, vision, and goals. The Academy provides city employees with seminars that teach cutting edge public administration theory and techniques in such areas as Total Quality Management, public sector finance, decision-making and leadership development. The City utilizes training materials from the Franklin-Covey Company, a recognized leader in the field of management and leadership development, for general training and its PBA program. In order to provide further training, additional materials are required. The purchase of the addi tional materials, when added to the vendor's fiscal purchases will exceed the $10,000 aggregate total, and requires Council approval. Staff recommends Council approval of an amendment to the agreement. 25E-1