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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If selected, Holland & Knight will serve as an extension of Santa Ana in Washington, D.C. We will <br /> work with the City to craft its positions and develop its message on legislative, regulatory and <br /> operational issues affecting your City. We will work with you to keep your voice on critical <br /> legislative issues front and center before federal policymakers. As opportunities present <br /> themselves, and as the City s priorities evolve, we will adjust the federal agenda that we created <br /> together at the start of our partnership. <br /> While we will not hesitate to make recommendations, it is our intent to involve the City in every <br /> aspect of this process. As your advocates, we help you shape public policy decisions through careful, <br /> strategic positioning. Together, we will achieve your goals to benefit the citizens of Santa Ana. <br /> C. Consultant shall serve as lead advocate on City issues if the City contracts for the services of other <br /> Washington representatives. Consultant shall coordinate such other services. <br /> <br /> We would gladly coordinate services with other representatives if the City hires them. Our <br /> Washington, D.C., office is our largest, and is home to more than 70 individuals - including lawyers, <br /> senior policy professionals and experienced legislative associates. All of them would be at the City's <br /> service if selected and would work on a team basis. We have also worked in collaboration with <br /> other consultants to support a client's objectives. <br /> D. Consultant will review federal executive proposals, legislation under consideration, proposed and <br /> adopted administrative rules and regulations, and other Washington developments for the purpose of <br /> advising the City on those items which may have a bearing on City policy or programs <br /> We monitor pending regulations and legislation as a matter of course for our clients. We will <br /> provide the City with reports on specific action that affects it directly. We are also skilled at <br /> stopping harmful regulations and legislation for our clients that are often born in committee <br /> meetings. For example, our public safety team helped lead an effort to raise concerns regarding <br /> FEMA's proposal to consolidate the current homeland security grant programs into a new National <br /> Preparedness Grant Program (NPGP) for FY 2013. Both the House and Senate Appropriations <br /> Committees rejected FEMA's plan after hearing consistently from our coalition of local <br /> governments. <br /> E. Consultant will secure and furnish such detailed information as may be available on federal issues in <br /> which the City indicates an interest. <br /> As we do for many of our municipal clients, Holland & Knight will provide a monthly activity report <br /> and additional communications, which will include: <br /> <br /> • A monthly report with the status of legislative, regulatory, and public affairs initiatives we <br /> are addressing for the City. <br /> • "Eyes on Washington" weekly updates, which offer our clients the latest information on key <br /> developments in Congress and the executive branch. <br /> <br /> • Weekly Grant Notifications. Each week, we provide our clients with information regarding <br /> recently announced federal grant opportunities. We comb through the Federal Register, <br /> Grants.gov, and other resources to identify specific funding that may be of interest. We <br /> provide this service to our clients as part of our regular legislative efforts. <br /> • Strategic Grant Analysis. Should the City decide to pursue a particular grant opportunity, we <br /> are available to assist in mapping a strategic plan to pursue the grant, address selection <br /> <br /> Holland & Knight Confidential Presentation for the City of Santa Ana 1 4 <br /> <br /> 25C-17 <br />