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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> criteria, emphasize certain project aspects that the agency may be more focused on in a <br /> particular round of funding, as well as work with the City to organize the necessary political <br /> support to strengthen the City's grant application package. <br /> Beyond scheduled calls and written updates, our team will be in regular phone and email <br /> communication with the City on developments related to federal action on the City's priorities and <br /> provide the City with legislative and regulatory analysis of all related federal activity. We <br /> understand that important issues arise beyond the normal workday and we make ourselves readily <br /> available. We feel strongly about ensuring you feel a part of our day-to-day advocacy efforts in <br /> Washington and are always up to speed on our activities and progress. <br /> In terms of ongoing communication, the advocacy team members are available to the Mayor, City <br /> Council, City Manager, and key City personnel regardless of office hours. We feel strongly about <br /> ensuring that even if you are 2,666 miles away, we are working with you as a team in our day-to- <br /> day advocacy efforts in Washington and you are always up to speed on our activities and progress. <br /> <br /> F. At the request of the City Manager, Consultant will review and comment on proposals of the City <br /> which are being prepared for submission to federal agencies. <br /> With the new federal legislative and budgetary realities that no longer include appropriations <br /> earmarks, organizing and implementing an effective approach to federal competitive grants <br /> advocacy is essential to achieving the City's funding goals in Washington. Holland & Knight is <br /> highly skilled in assisting local governments pursue and secure federal grant funding across a broad <br /> range of funding categories, which includes multi-modal transportation, housing, community and <br /> economic development, public safety, energy efficiency, environment and sustainable development <br /> and health and human services. Specific examples of our work in these areas appears in the <br /> Implementation Plan section of this proposal, which begins on page 9. <br /> In addition to thoroughly reviewing and discussing with the City its federal proposals and grant <br /> applications, your Holland & Knight advocacy team will work with you on the refinement and <br /> execution of the City's interaction with federal departments/agencies. This will include: <br /> • Arranging meetings with relevant departments/agencies to discuss City initiatives, respond <br /> to questions, gather intelligence regarding funding plans, and gain inclusion in the annual <br /> administration budgets. <br /> • Developing strategies to position Santa Ana with department and agency officials early in <br /> the process so that grant guidelines include the City's ideas for innovative programs, as well <br /> as creating a broad coalition effort to effectively advance your priorities. <br /> <br /> • Keeping the City informed of opportunities to participate in agency programs and activities <br /> that provide the opportunity for the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and key City <br /> personnel to cultivate important relationships and raise Santa Ana's profile. <br /> We will also work with the Santa Ana congressional delegation to solicit support for grants through <br /> letters or contact with agency heads and staff, using our close relationships with the Administration <br /> to lobby on the City's behalf, and developing and working with the City to implement a successful <br /> grant advocacy strategy. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Holland & Knight Confidential Presentation for the City of Santa Ana 1 5 <br /> <br /> 25C-18 <br />