DATE: June 14, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Finance
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Capitol Advocacy Partners for Federal Legislative Advocacy in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $68,076
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with Capitol Advocacy Partners (CAP) for a period of one year, renewable for up to a three-year period, in an amount not-to-exceed $68,076 per year.
SUMMARY
Since 2014, Capitol Advocacy Partners (CAP), has acted as the City’s primary federal legislative advocate. CAP’s work for the City includes legislative advocacy, seeking funding through grants and budget earmarks, and relationship-building with Federal legislators and agencies. In fiscal year 2022, CAP’s efforts on behalf of the City included securing, among other funding, $1.5 million in congressional earmarks for the Stack Center project. The expected base fee for Capitol Advocacy Partners' services in fiscal year 2023 is $68,076, shared between the General Fund, the Route 238 Improvement Fund, and the City’s Enterprise Funds.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution