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Home My WebLink About219296 04/24/2013 CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA VENDOR: 366912 Page 1 of 1 ONE CIVIC SQUARE ROB DEROCKER CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 3 WARNER LANE CHECK AMOUNT: $9,150.00 TARRYTOWNNY 10591 CHECK NUMBER: 219296 CHECK DATE: 4/24/2013 DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT PO NUMBER INVOICE NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION 1203 4340401 9, 150 . 00 CONSULTING FEES-ECON ROB DEROCKER 3 WARNER LANE TARRYTOWN, NY 10591 917-658-4653 INVOICE Date: April 1, 2013 Client: City of Carmel For: Public Relations Services, March 1-31, 2013 Professional Fees: $99150.00 TOTAL: $99150.00 CITY OF CARMEL MONTHLY REPORT - MARCH, 2013 ROB DEROCKER 3 WARNER LANE TARRYTOWN, NY 10591 917-658-4653 Public Relations Program for the Carmel Redevelopment Commission Monthly Report, March, 2013 Media Results Five-page story in Borsen, the Danish business daily, by Louise With, a New York-based Danish reporter who visited Carmel in 2011 and has interviewed the mayor on several occasions. The lead of the story: Four years ago, neither the man nor his sleepy suburb 20 minutes'drive from Indianapolis were known outside the U.S. Midwest. But in recent years, both James Brainard - called Jim - and the city received growing attention in international media such as CNN, BBC and The Economist, as the mayor himself has become a sought-after speaker on meetings and conferences on urban development. Estimated Advertising Equivalency: $15,000 Estimated Editorial Impact: $75,000 Cumulative Program to Date Ad Equivalency: $641,920 Cumulative Program to Date Editorial Impact: $3,209,600 Activities Washington DC Media Appointments, Week of March 11 Scheduled the following appointments for the mayor during his planned trip to Washington March 11-14. Unfortunately, illness forced the Mayor to postpone his visit until a later time. But all the following indicated a willingness to meet with him during a future visit to the Nation's Capital: 1 i ROB DEROCKER • Presentation at Smart Growth America: Mayor was to address full staff meeting of the organization before lunch with a few of its executives • Susan Milligan, U.S. News and World Report • Karen Thuermer, Freelance Writer (FDI among other publications) Lunch at The National Press Club) Pitched others, including Jon Swaine of The Telegraph for meetings, ones that still can take place during a future visit. Additional Activities • Proposed Mayor Brainard for membership on the Local Leaders Council for Smart Growth America (http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/local- leaders) and joined the Mayor and others in March 14 organizational call. • Made final arrangements and helped writer Louise With obtain additional photos for the Carmel story in the Danish business publication Borsen. • Provided Natasha Loder, Midwest bureau chief of The Economist with photos of Carmel for a presentation she was making about smart growth. • Provided a rough English translation of the Borsen article. • Shared with select site consultants and national media news of Geico selecting Carmel for a 1200-job expansion. April Work Plan • Propose Mayor as a speaker/participant in the New York Times- sponsored symposium in late April on sustainable growth • Continue follow up on the proposed "debate" for The Economist between the Mayor and an advocate/apologist for sprawl. • Continue to follow up with the various Chicago, NYC and Washington DC reporters/editors who conducted interviews over the last several months for any relevant information they may require. f ROB DEROCKER • Share relevant new Carmel publicity and Carmel developments — such as recent corporate expansions and relocations, specifically the Geico announcement -- and news hooks with a broad universe of: • Site selection consultants (who advise major corporations on expansion and relocation decisions); • Regional media throughout the U.S. • European and Asian media • Share (with the Mayor and Nancy Heck) appropriate media leads that come our way; follow up appropriately. • Continue outreach for potential speaking engagements for the Mayor in business and economic development forums. • Make initial inquiries into promotional opportunities for Carmel with its featured band in the Tournament of Roses Parade next January. • Explore with Mayor rescheduling of the media appointments in Washington. I City Form No.201 (Rev.1995) Prescribed by State Board of Accounts ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHER CITY OF CARMEL An invoice or bill to be properly itemized must show: kind of service,where performed, dates service rendered, by whom, rates per day, number of hours, rate per hour, number of units, price per unit, etc. Payee Purchase Order No. Terms Date Due Invoice Invoice Description ;Amount Date Number (or note attached invoice(:) or $9,150.00 04/01/13 Invoice I hereby certify that the attached invoice(s), or bill(s), is(are)true and correct and I have audited same in accordance with IC 5-11-10-1.6 , 20 Clerk-Treasurer i VOUCHER NO. WARRANT NO. 20 ALLOWED Rob DeRocker IN SUM OF $ 3 Warner Lane Tarrytown, NY 10591 $9,150.00 ON ACCOUNT OF APPROPRIATION FOR Community Relations P AMOUNT Board Members I hereby certify that the attached invoice(s), or $9,150.00 bill(s) is (are) true and correct and that the materials or services itemized thereon for which charge is made were ordered and received except Friday,April 19, 2013 v Director, Community Relations/Economic Developmen Title Cost distribution ledger classification if claim paid motor vehicle highway fund