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Council approves two film commission consulting contracts after discussion about staffing and timing
Summary
The Metropolitan Council voted to authorize two professional services contracts for the Baton Rouge Film Commission — one with Patent Productions Inc. for $120,000 and another with Nathan Hall for up to $59,000 — after members discussed timing and asked for additional briefings with staff.
The Metropolitan Council on Jan. 8 authorized two contracts for the Baton Rouge Film Commission despite some members’ requests to defer so they could meet staff.
Council debated item 57, a $120,000 consulting contract with Patent Productions Inc., after council members said the film commission’s director is expecting a newborn and asked for a short extension to avoid employment disruption. Councilman Dunn Jr.…
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