Our new website is designed for everyone, from teen to seniors, from local businesses to visitors," says Tom Genovese, La Quinta City Manager. "It's very user friendly, contains a wealth of information, and the interactive features all combine to connect our city to the community, the Coachella Valley, the region, and beyond."

A few of the new features on the redesigned website include:

* QuailMail allows users to sign up for notification on a wide variety of topics

*Streaming Video Clips highlighting the uniqueness and vibrancy of the city

*Online Service Request Form for reporting graffiti, traffic issues, landscape hazards, etc;

* Downloadable Forms from job applications to building license applications

*Calendar of Events announcing special happenings and important meetings

* e-Surveys which allows users to participate in online surveys on ever-changing issues
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The website redesign project began in July, 2006, with the formation of an internal Website Committee comprised of representatives from each City department. A Request for Proposals was issued in September with twelve firms responding. Interviews with the top five finalists were conducted in October by the Consultant Selection Committee. On November 7, a contract was awarded to Vision Internet, a web design firm out of Santa Monica.