Title
Authorization to Retain Professional Public Relations Services
History
In 2019, the Village of Orland Park engaged Reputation Partners to provide public relations counsel and support. Building on the Village’s commitment to effective communication and proactive reputation management, staff now recommends retaining PubliCity for a twelve-month engagement to provide professional public relations and crisis communications services.
Scope of Services
The engagement with PubliCity would support the Village in achieving the following objectives:
• Provide strategic counsel and communication support to Village leadership in anticipation of, or in response to, crisis situations.
• Ensure accurate and timely dissemination of information to key stakeholders during high-profile or sensitive situations.
• Proactively maintain and enhance the Village’s public image and reputation throughout the south suburbs and the greater Chicagoland area.
Financial Impact
The FY2025 budget includes funding for public relations services. The proposed agreement with PubliCity is for $5,000 per month, not to exceed $60,000 annually.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve retaining professional public relations services with PubliCity Communications, LLC for an amount of $5,000 per month for services through June 1, 2026;
AND
To authorize the Village Manager to execute an Independent Contractor Agreement, with the Proposal for Public Relations Support dated May 27, 2025, to be attached thereto as Exhibit A;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to take all necessary actions to implement the terms of the Agreement, subject to final review by the Village Attorney.