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Contract Award for Provision of Streaming Video Website Welcome to Promote the City of Gainesville (NB)
Explanation
On November 24, 2005, the Florida League of Cities, Inc. announced an exclusive partnership with e-LocalLink and CGI Communications, Inc. on "Streaming Video Applications" and "Decorative Banner Programs." Through this agreement, e-Locallink and CGI, Inc. will provide a streaming video program designed to showcase and educate the City's online audience about Gainesville at no cost to the City, since local advertisement will support the service. By enhancing municipal web sites with their streaming video technology, e-LocalLink/CGI, Inc. will assist Florida cities while establishing a portfolio for their national market. Cities utilizing this program include: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Melborne, and most recently, Tallahassee and Daytona Beach. The streaming video program will be hosted on an e-LocalLink server located off-site with access through a "one-click" link on the City of Gainesville internet website homepage. The City of Gainesville streaming video program will appear on a banner page along with linked advertisements to local businesses.
Fiscal Note
None.
Recommendation
The City Commission receive this update.