HomeMy WebLinkAbout25B - GOVT LIAISON SVCSREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JULY 2, 2007
TITLE:
AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT
LIAISON SERVICES WITH TOWNSEND
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CITY MANAGER
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
^ Ordinance on 1 ~' Reading
^ Ordinance on Intl Reading
^ Implementing Resolution
^ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk
of the Council to amend the agreement for government liaison services with
Townsend Public Affairs in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
DISCUSSION
Townsend Public Affairs has served as the City's representative in
Sacramento for seven years. The service includes the review and monitoring
of state legislation and funding opportunities.
Townsend Public Affairs has provided information to the City on legislative
issues such as local government finance, the 2007-2008 state budget, and
state enterprise zone bills. In addition, Townsend Public Affairs has
pursued grant opportunities on the City's behalf. Specifically, this past
year they advocated and helped secure funds for the synthetic turf at the
Santa Ana Stadium, youth intervention programs, local street projects, and
assisted in accessing public safety funds. Over the years, Townsend Public
Affairs has secured funding for the Discovery Science Center, the Delhi
Community Center, and the Bowers Museum.
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Townsend Agreement
July 2, 2007
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Public works Administrative Services account (no.
101-601-6291), the Community Development accounts (nos. 570-932-6291, 570-
933-6291, and 570-935-6291), and the City Manager's Non-Departmental account
(no. 11-012-6291).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Ste hen G. Ha ding
Deputy City nager
Development Services
G. Ross
tive Director
c Works Agency
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director _~
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency ~ ..
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