HomeMy WebLinkAbout25J - GOVT LIAISON SERVICES FERGUSON REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION ,,-~s i,
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
JULY 6, 2010
TITLE: APPROVED
? As Recommended
AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT ? As Amended
? Ordinance on 151 Reading
LIAISON SERVICES WITH THE ? ordinance on 2"d Reading
FERGUSON GROUP OF ? Implementing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. ? Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement for government liaison services with the Ferguson Group in an amount not to exceed
$75,000.
DISCUSSION
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 energy-saving related projects. This past year the Ferguson Group
was also instrumental in tracking federal stimulus dollars to maximize the benefit to Santa Ana.
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Ferguson Agreement
July 6, 2010
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Public Works Administrative Services account (no. 01104012-62300), the
Community Development accounts (nos. 57018841-62300, 57018842-62300, and 57018843-62300),
and the City Manager's Office account (no. 01104012-62302).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Cyn hia J. Nels n Francisco Gutierrez .~~a
Deputy City Manager Executive Director
for Development Services Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
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