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April 2, 1998 Page 5 D. Authorization To Award Audit Contract To Moss, Levy & Hartheim Jorgensen invited questions It was moved by Gillette and seconded by Berger to award a five-year audit contract to the firm of Moss, Levy & Hartzheim. In response to Jacobsen's inquiry, Jorgensen said that it is standard to rebid a contract every five years. Gillette said that it is a consensus among business professionals that a long-term audit relationship is advantageous to the auditee. Jorgensen said that only three firms out of 53 responded to the RFP, after discussion, it was decided not to send out a joint bid package with the City, and the fee quoted by Moss, Levy & Hartzheim is excellent. The motion carried 5-0. E. Consideration Of Sale Of Advertisements In Quarterly Program Brochure Washington referenced the Board directive to research the feasibility of selling advertisements on the back cover of the quarterly brochure, he identified and discussed the three options identified by staff, and analyzed the financial considerations. Holt said that she supported staff recommendation. Gillette expressed disappointment and surprise at the projected limited financial advantage of selling advertisements on the back cover of the brochure, and he said he is satisfied that no more staff time should be invested in the project. It was moved by Berger, seconded by Gillette, and carried 5-0 to approve option #3; i.e., to continue to provide the back cover of the quarterly program brochure for advertising District programs. In order to provide time for Board member; to familiarize themselves with relevant material, Lange adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m.