From
Megan Mahan
Title
Contract renewal with Focused Advocacy, LLC for legislative services in the amount of $8,686.33 per month for 24 months with one 24-month renewal option; authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal option with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms
Presenter
Megan Mahan, City Attorney
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
In March of 2010, the City engaged Focused Advocacy, LLC, to provide legislative legal services, including, but not limited to, coordination of legislative efforts, monitoring legislative and state governmental actions and developments, and advice and assistance on the legislative process. A Change Order and Amendment to said agreement was approved in 2014 and 2016. The current contract expired March 31, 2020. The staff recommendation is to renew the contract for another two years as they have been effective in pursuing the City's legislative goals.
Focused Advocacy's contract is for a flat retainer of $8,333.33 per month plus a monthly expense reimbursement of $350/ month for client-related business meal expenses with legislators/staff that Focused Advocacy incurs for a total of $8,683.33 per month, which is very competitive and within the market norm. The amount reflects a “friends and family discount” rate that they offer their long-term clients.
Financial Consideration
Funding is available in the FY 2019/2020 General Fund Budget, Legislative Legal Services (181110-61360) for remainder of this fiscal year. Funds will be budgeted for the next budget year.