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<br />REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br /> <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br /> <br />APRIL 7, 2008 <br />TITLE: <br /> <br />AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT <br />LIAISON SERVICES WITH U.S. <br />ADVOCACY <br /> <br />APPROVED <br /> <br />D As Recommended <br />D As Amended <br />D Ordinance on 1st Reading <br />D Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />D Implementing Resolution <br />D Set Public Hearing For <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />CI Y MANAGER <br /> <br />CONTINUED TO <br /> <br />FILE NUMBER <br /> <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br />Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the <br />attached agreement with u.s. Advocacy for government liaison services in <br />an amount not to exceed $60,000 subject to non-substantive changes <br />approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. <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 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 />and assisting to secure state grants. Lastly, Mr. Young will coordinate <br />the City's efforts with our regional partners, including the <br />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 />