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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />APRIL 16, 2007 <br />TITLE: <br />AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT <br />LIAISON SERVICES WITH U.S. <br />ADVOCACY <br />t'-0'd7' <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />^ As Recommended <br />^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 1~` Reading <br />^ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <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 for <br />government liaison services 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 eight <br />years. 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 <br />redevelopment funds; securing funds for parks and recreational centers; <br />advocating for the extension of Santa Ana's enterprise zone; and <br />assisting to secure state grants. Lastly, Mr. Young will coordinate the <br />City's efforts with our regional partners, including the Transportation <br />Corridor Agencies, the Orange County Transportation Authority, the <br />Orange County Water District, the League of California Cities, and the <br />California Big Ten cities organization. <br />25C-1 <br />