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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APRIL 4, 2005
TITLE:
APPROVED
D As Recommended
D As Amended
D Ordinance on 151 Reading
D Ordinance on 2nd Reading
D Implementing Resolution
D Set Public Hearing For
AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT
LIAISON SERVICE WITH U.S.
ADVOCACY
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CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare, and authorize the City Manager and
the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with u.s. Advocacy in an
amount not to exceed $60,000.
DISCUSSION
U.s. Advocacy is a full-service firm specializing in all facets of
governmental relations. The company was founded in 1987, when Bruce
Young retired from the Legislature to enter the private sector.
Mr. Young has worked with the City of Santa Ana for the past six years.
In this legislative year, U.S. Advocacy will be responsible for
representing the City's interests in Sacramento including: strategic
direction in the protection of local government revenue and redevelopment
funds; securing funds for parks and recreational centers; advocating for
the extension of Santa Ana's enterprise zone; and assisting with the
City's efforts to keep the Fourth District Court of Appeal in Santa Ana.
U.S. Advocacy will also help to secure state grants. Lastly, Mr. Young
will coordinate the City's efforts with our regional partners, including
the Transportation Corridor Agencies, the Orange County Transportation
Authori ty, the Orange County Water District, the League of California
Cities, and the California Big Ten cities organization.
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Agreement with u.s. Advocacy
April 4, 2005
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Other Contractual Services accounts from the
Public Works Administrative Services account (account no. 101-601-6291),
the Community Development South Main Administration account (account no.
550-935-6291), and the City Manager's Non-Departmental account (account
no . 11 - 0 12 - 62 91) .
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Patricia C. Whitaker
Executive Director
Community Development Agency
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services
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