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