| Item Title: | Community Services Department/ Digital Library/Kanopy Services Agreement (2022-0451) | | Submitted By: | Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708 | | Subject: | Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Master Agreement with Kanopy Inc., to purchase services for the County Digital Library for remote access to a collection of ad-free, high-quality, on-demand feature films and documentaries for entertainment and educational value. Funds in the amount of $20,000 are available in GF-DIGITALLIB-BOOKS&SUBSCRIP. (Contract No. 2022-0451) | | Background: | This request is to purchase services from Kanopy INC, which will facilitate our digital library service based on needs and programming identified by our community engagement survey. Streaming of on-demand films is available on all popular devices including Roku, Fire tablets, smartphones, and more. Kanopy offers a user-friendly interface, free marketing and programming support, and instant access to more than 30,000 diverse and inclusive films for El Paso County residents. | | Fiscal Impact: | $5,000 for first FY; $15,000 second year.
Funding is available in:
GF-DIGITALLIB-BOOKS&SUBSCRIP
COGF-1000-0000000-431-50-11070-0603-00000-600206- | | Recommendation: | Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Master Agreement with Kanopy Inc., to purchase services for the County Digital Library for remote access to a collection of ad-free, high-quality, on-demand feature films and documentaries for entertainment and educational value. Funds in the amount of $20,000 are available in GF-DIGITALLIB-BOOKS&SUBSCRIP. (Contract No. 2022-0451) | | Prior Action: | N/A | | Strategic Plan: | .. | | Strategic Plan Information: | |
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