2.13 20-0458 Subject: One Year Extension Of Federal And State Lobbyist Contracts
From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending City Council Resolution No. 88140 C.M.S. (Which Authorized Contact Extensions To Townsend Public Affairs For Each Of Its State And Federal Lobbyist Contracts Through September 30, 2021) To Authorize Additional One-Year Extensions Of Townsend Public Affairs': 1) State Lobbyist Contract From October 1, 2021 To September 30, 2022 In An Amount Not To Exceed $150,000 (For A Total Of $750,000 Over The Five Year Term), And, 2) Federal Lobbyist Contract From October 1, 2021 To September 30, 2022 In An Amount Not To Exceed $72,000 (For A Total Amount Of $360,000 Over The Five Year Term); And, Waiving The Advertising And Request For Proposal/Qualification Requirements For The Additional Lobbyist Work