REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 06/07/2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: City Manager's Office
SUBJECT:
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THORN RUN PARTNERS, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Thorn Run Partners, LLC for professional lobbying services at the federal level. The services provided through this agreement are consistent with City's Strategic Plan strategy under the goal of High Performing Government: Enhance state and federal advocacy efforts using contract lobbyists and dedicated staff support.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
a. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Thorn Run Partners, LLC for Professional Federal Lobbying Services, for a term of June 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with an option to renew for one or more additional terms, in the amount of $60,000 annually.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Thorn Run Partners, LLC in the amount of $60,000, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the amount authorized by the Corona Municipal Code, which is equivalent to 10% or $6,000.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The City Manager's Office oversees the City's Legislative Affairs Program, which consists of monitoring federal and state government activities, developing a legislative platform and funding priorities, coordinating with other departments to advocate for the City's priorities, and serving as the City's liaison to other local, regional, state, and federal governmental entities. This program is an important tool to help build relationships with our local representatives, secure funding for city projects and services, and ensure the City's voice is heard on important legislative issues.
One of the strateg...
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