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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 />JUNE 20, 2005 <br />TITLE: <br /> <br />APPROVED <br /> <br />o As Recommended <br />o As Amended <br />o Ordinance on 15t Reading <br />o Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />o Implementing Resolution <br />o Set Public Hearing For <br /> <br />AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT <br />LIAISON SERVICE WITH THE <br />FERGUSON GROUP OF WASHINGTON, <br />D.C. <br /> <br />t!I <br /> <br />/'.. /"J <br />;..) '~/2 <br />/ / 7 ( <br />Y-d L-d' () I V ' ?,---' <br />CITY MANAGER <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 />Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement for government liaison <br />services with the Ferguson Group in an amount not to exceed $65,000. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br /> <br />The Ferguson Group has served as the City's representative in Washington, <br />D.C. since 1987. The service includes the review and monitoring of federal <br />executive proposals and legislation, as well as administrative rules and <br />regulations that may affect the City. The Ferguson Group also assists the <br />City with grant applications and other special programs for which the City <br />may qualify. <br /> <br />The Ferguson Group has recently assisted with appropriation requests for <br />the Bristol Street Widening Proj ect, water well rehabilitation proj ects, <br />Workforce Development monies, Section 108 loan applications, Department of <br />Justice and recreation programs, including Weed and Seed and COPS. The <br />Ferguson Group also advocates for funding for the Santa Ana Empowerment <br />Zone. <br /> <br />In addition, the Ferguson Group provides significant assistance on locating <br />and advocating for grant opportunities. Beginning in 2001, the Ferguson <br />Group began a new grant locator service, eCivis. Through this program, the <br />City has been able to identify various grants from federal, state, local <br />and private agencies. The City's agreement with the Ferguson Group <br />includes unlimited user accounts for use by City staff. <br /> <br />25M-1 <br />