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! -- , <br />REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />APRIL 17, 2006 <br />TITLE: <br />AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT <br />LIAISON SERVICES WITH U.S. <br />ADVOCACY <br />"' ~ <br />~au~tro~ 18~ <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />^ As Recommended <br />^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 1 Sc Reading <br />^ Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Direct the City Attorney to <br />the Clerk of the Council to <br />government liaison services <br />DISCUSSION <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />prepare and authorize the City Manager and <br />execute an agreement with U.S. Advocacy for <br />in an amount not to exceed $60,000. <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 />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 />Authority, the Orange County Water District, the League of California <br />Cities, and the California Big Ten cities organization. <br />25E-1 <br />