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LOBBYIST STATE LOBBYIST <br /> <br />REQUEST FOR <br /> COUNCIL ACTION <br /> CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> JULY 6, 2010 <br /> TITLE: APPROVED <br /> ? As Recommended <br /> AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT ? As Amended <br /> ? Ordinance on 15t Reading <br /> LIAISON SERVICES WITH TOWNSEND ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading <br /> PUBLIC AFFAIRS ? Implementing Resolution <br /> ? Set Public Hearing For <br /> CONTINUED TO <br /> ~Gra ~ FILE NUMBER <br /> CIT MANAGER <br /> RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to <br /> amend the agreement for government liaison services with Townsend Public Affairs in an amount <br /> not to exceed $50,000. <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> Townsend Public Affairs has served as the City's representative in Sacramento for ten years. Their <br /> services include the review and monitoring of state legislation and funding opportunities as well as <br /> working with state agencies on regulations and policies that affect the City. <br /> Townsend Public Affairs represented Santa Ana's interests in Sacramento this past year on issues <br /> such as local government finance, the state budget, state enterprise zone, redevelopment, water <br /> related issues and a variety of other legislative proposals. In addition, they worked to pursue grant <br /> opportunities such securing a CaIGRIP grant and monies for park and community centers. In past <br /> years, Townsend Public Affairs has secured funding for the Discovery Science Center, synthetic <br /> <br /> turf for Eddie West Stadium, and youth intervention and crime prevention grants. <br /> 25A-1 <br /> <br />