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Agenda Item Summary
| Meeting Date: October 11, 2021 | Agenda Item Number: 6.E. |
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Requested Motion: Motion to approve the "State Lobbying Services Agreement" with The Southern Group in the amount of $50,000.00
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| | | | | | | | Summary:
The City entered in an agreement with The Southern Group in 2015 and have renewed the agreement each year since. The Southern Group's purpose is to keep the City informed and active in the state legislative process by working with City staff to advocate the City's position regarding issues before the state legislature and various state agencies. Specifically, the consultant's firm will assist and represent the City on issues which shall include, but are not limited to the following:
- Strategic governmental relations program development and planning
- Lobbying and advocacy before administrative agencies
- Proactive issue identification and management
- Timely assessment of information which may affect the City;
- Legislative monitoring and lobbying
- Regulatory agency representation
- Assessment of budgetary and regulatory issues
- Regular updates on City-related issues
- Administrative branch representation
- Issue Analysis
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the "State Lobbying Services Agreement" with The Southern Group in the amount of $50,000.00.
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| | | | | | | | Funding Information:
| | Project Cost: | $50,000.00 | | | Funding Source: | 001-01512-31000-16-10 (General Fund City Manager- Professional Services) | | | Amount Available: | $50,000.00 |
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| REVIEWERS: | | Department | Reviewer | Action | Date | | Administration | Fink, Mia | Approved | 10/7/2021 - 10:49 AM |
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