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CITY OF SANTA ANA <br /> EXHIBIT A <br /> SCOPE OF SERVICES <br /> Consultant shall perform the services as set forth below, <br /> I. SCOPE OF SERVICES <br /> A. HELP SET LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES <br /> 1. Work with the City Council, the City Manager, and other designated City staff to <br /> discuss goals, objectives, opportunities, and priorities. <br /> 2. Provide strategic advice regarding the development of legislative positions and <br /> priorities. <br /> 3. Raise, discuss and assess any affirmative legislative action that may benefit the City, <br /> as needed. In consultation with City staff, determine appropriate positions on relevant <br /> legislation and recommend proactive legislative action, as appropriate. <br /> B. ADVOCATE ON THE CITY'S BEHALF <br /> 1. Advocate the City's position to the President of the United States, members of the U.S. <br /> House of Representatives, U.S. Senate,federal agencies, regulatory committees, and <br /> other interested parties. <br /> 2. Identify opportunities for City officials to participate in the legislative process and make <br /> recommendations. Those opportunities include, but are not limited to, communication <br /> to members of the U.S. Congress, providing testimony at legislative hearings, and <br /> communication with federal agencies. <br /> C. LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS <br /> 1. At the request of the City, research, provide information, and prepare written reports <br /> on a variety of topics, including, but not limited to, the following: <br /> i. Federal laws/regulations and proposed legislation <br /> ii. Legislative hearings, reports, and testimony <br /> iii. Federal funding opportunities <br /> iv. Reporting and data that may impact City operations <br /> 2. Monitor federal agency rulemaking and notify City of potential impacts. <br /> 3. Coordinate with City staff and departments to develop a proactive and comprehensive <br /> strategy to seek federal funding that serves the City's priorities. The plan shall identify <br /> City projects, outline and prioritize multiple funding options and opportunities for each <br /> project, and evaluate the cost/benefit ratio for each opportunity. <br /> 4. Monitor and report on the federal budget, and work to secure funding when appropriate <br /> on projects beneficial to City's interests. <br /> RFP 23-052 Federal Legislative Advocacy Services Page 18 of 33 <br />