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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25F - GOVERNMENT LIAISONREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JULY 6, 2009 TITLE: AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICE WITH THE FERGUSON GROUP OF WASHINGTON, D.C. CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the City Attorney to prepare an of the Council to execute an agreement the Ferguson Group in an amount not to DISCUSSION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1 S` Reading ^ Ordinance on 2~d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER d authorize the for government exceed $75,000. City Manager and Clerk liaison services with The Ferguson Group has served as the City's representative in Washington, D.C. since 1987. The service includes the review and monitoring of federal executive proposals and legislation, as well as administrative rules and regulations that may affect the City. The Ferguson Group also assists the City with grant applications and other special programs for which the City may qualify. In the current fiscal year, the Ferguson Group assisted with appropriations for the Bristol Street Widening Project, COPS grants, water well rehabilitation projects, Workforce Development monies, Empowerment Zone funding and arts and technology projects. This past year the Ferguson Group has been instrumental in tracking the federal stimulus dollars to maximize the benefit to Santa Ana and they have been equally aggressive in securing energy efficient and "green" monies for our community. 25F-1 Ferguson Agreement July 6, 2009 Page 2 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 Office account (no. 11- 011-6191). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Cindy Nelson Deputy City Manager for Development Services Francisco Gutierrez ,~,,1 ~' Executive Director f'~ Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency Ja es Rosh v E ecu ve Director P bl'c Works Agency 25F-2 THE FERGUSON ~ GROUPuc 1130 Connecticut Avenue, N4'V SuiTe 300 Washington, D.C. 20036 202..331.8500 202.331.1598 fax June 24, 2009 Mr. David N. Ream City Manager City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 92702 Dear Mr. Ream: The Ferguson Group, LLC (TFG) appreciates the opportunity to provide Washington representation services to the City of Santa Ana. We respectfully request the renewal of our current agreement under the same terms and conditions as provided for in our existing contract, which is currently $75,000 for the contract period July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Over the years, TFG has worked aggressively to assist the City of Santa Ana, CA in achieving its federal goals and objectives. At the direction of the City, we provided information and guidance on various issues (i.e. community and economic development, homeland security, workforce development, and transportation), and we have worked with the City and your congressional delegation to secure millions of dollars on projects such as water infrastructure improvements, roadway improvements, job training, and other community and economic development related projects. In FY 2009, TFG worked to secure $714,000 in Department of Labor funds for employment and job training services in the City. TFG kept the City abreast of developments regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) legislation signed into law earlier this year and provided a comprehensive analysis of the bill, including details on the majority of programs funded by this legislation. TFG is working with the City to navigate through the process of how stimulus monies made available through ARRA will flow and provide advanced information on program criteria, deadlines, and in some cases the application for funding. For fiscal year (FY) 2010 appropriations, TFG is working to secure: • $1,093,380 in EPA funding to rehabilitate the sewer main in the French Park Neighborhood; and • $1,000,000 in HUD funding for improvements to the Dan Young Soccer Complex- Synthetic Sports Field at Centennial Park. We are also working in part with the Orange County Transportation Authority to secure funding authorizations in the surface transportation authorization bill for the Bristol Street Widening and the Santa Ana Fixed Guideway projects in the City. 4 ,>~P~~1 ~~~ ~~`>1, :., Page 2 The Ferguson Group has enjoyed a productive relationship with the City of Santa Ana and we are committed to providing the best Washington representation available to the City. Our firm will continue to advocate aggressively on the City's behalf to secure funding for your projects, and monitor and report on legislative and regulatory matters that are pertinent to the City. On behalf of TFG, thank you again for the opportunity to continue working with the City of Santa Ana. If the proposed Agreement is acceptable, please forward a contract to us for execution. If you have any questions, please contact me or Charmayne Macon at (202) 331- 8500. Sincerely, William Ferguson, Jr. Chief Executive Officer Enclosure cc: Jill Arthur, Government Affairs, City of Santa Ana, CA ,, 2`5~=4`" .