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<br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br /> <br />~ <br />~ <br /> <br />REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> <br />APRIL 4, 2005 <br />TITLE: <br /> <br />APPROVED <br /> <br />D As Recommended <br />D As Amended <br />D Ordinance on 151 Reading <br />D Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />D Implementing Resolution <br />D Set Public Hearing For <br /> <br />AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT <br />LIAISON SERVICE WITH U.S. <br />ADVOCACY <br /> <br />~~ <br /> <br />CITY MA AGER <br /> <br />CONTINUED TO <br /> <br />FILE NUMBER <br /> <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br />Direct the City Attorney to prepare, and authorize the City Manager and <br />the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with u.s. Advocacy in an <br />amount not to exceed $60,000. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br /> <br />U.s. Advocacy is a full-service firm specializing in all facets of <br />governmental relations. The company was founded in 1987, when Bruce <br />Young retired from the Legislature to enter the private sector. <br /> <br />Mr. Young has worked with the City of Santa Ana for the past six years. <br />In this legislative year, U.S. Advocacy will be responsible for <br />representing the City's interests in Sacramento including: strategic <br />direction in the protection of local government revenue and redevelopment <br />funds; securing funds for parks and recreational centers; advocating for <br />the extension of Santa Ana's enterprise zone; and assisting with the <br />City's efforts to keep the Fourth District Court of Appeal in Santa Ana. <br />U.S. Advocacy will also help to secure state grants. Lastly, Mr. Young <br />will coordinate the City's efforts with our regional partners, including <br />the Transportation Corridor Agencies, the Orange County Transportation <br />Authori ty, the Orange County Water District, the League of California <br />Cities, and the California Big Ten cities organization. <br /> <br />250-1 <br />