Professional services agreement with Copeland Lowery Jacquez Denton & White to represent the City on federal issues. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 10/24/05 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of Approval of a Six Month Extension of the Contract for Copeland Lowery Jacquez Denton and White as the City s Advocate for Federal Funding and Legislation. Item Number: C 10 Contact Person/Dept.: Shelly W. Chagnon Phone Number: (310) 253 6008 Fiscal Impact: Yes Public Hearing: Public Notification: Copeland Lowery Jacquez Denton & White and Master Notification List on 10/19/05 General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: X X No Action Item: X Department Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood 8/18/05 City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang 10/18/05 RECOMMENDATION: CAO Approval: Jerry Fulwood 10/18/05 That the City Council authorize an Agreement with Copeland Lowery Jacquez Denton & White (CLJ) to represent the City on federal issues for a period not to exceed six months and name two Councilmembers to an Ad Hoc Legislative Subcommittee to evaluate federal lobbyists through Request for Proposal process. BACKGROUND: Federal lobbyists primarily assist cities in obtaining grants and funding for projects. They also coordinate meetings with Federal officials and legislators. With the use of a lobbyist many cities have obtained grants and appropriations for water sewer and transportation projects and have been proactive in affecting legislation or programs that can impact the municipality. Recently the City engaged in a Professional Services Agreement with CLJ for governmental affairs and representation on federal issues in matters affecting the City with regards to Transportation. CLJ was retained from June 1 2005 through September 30 2005 and during this period the firm was paid a total of $10 000 as authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer. During that time CLJ was effective in securing a $2 Million federal appropriation to fund preliminary planning and enginee...
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