TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Approve a three-year professional services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for legislative advocacy and grant writing services.
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2. SUMMARY
On July 12, 2022, the City Council directed staff to develop a request for proposals for legislative advocacy and grant writing services. The City Council awarded a one-year agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. on October 11, 2022, and then awarded a two-year agreement on September 23, 2023. The proposed agreement would continue services with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for an additional three years.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. in the amount of $342,000 for legislative advocacy and grant writing services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The expense for this agreement is $108,000 during year one, and $117,000 annually during years two and three, and will be funded through the General Fund (100):
100-0000-56999 Other Repair/Maintenance Services
This agreement is for three years totaling $342,000, payable in annual installments of $108,000 during year one and $117,000 annually during years two and three. Future installments will be requested in conjunction with the annual operating budget.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On July 12, 2022, the City Council directed staff to develop a request for proposals (RFP) for legislative advocacy and grant writing services. In response to that RFP, the City received six proposals, and on October 11, 2022, the City Council approved a one-year agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA). A year later, the City Council approved a two-year agreement with TPA.
Legislation
Over the past three years, TPA has assisted the City on leg...
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