REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 16, 2016
FROM: Bruce Rudd, City Manager
BY: Danielle Bergstrom, Government Affairs Manager
Office of the Mayor and City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Approve a consultant services agreement with Campbell Strategy and Advocacy, LLC for an amount not to exceed $270,000 for professional lobbying and consulting services in California.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a consultant services agreement with Campbell Strategy and Advocacy, LLC for an amount not to exceed $270,000 over an 18-month period for professional lobbying and consulting services in California and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Office of the City Manager and Mayor seeks City Council approval for a professional consultant services agreement with Campbell Strategy and Advocacy, LLC to perform professional lobbying and consulting activities regarding State governmental activities.
BACKGROUND
All functions of the City are significantly impacted by state legislative and administrative activities in Sacramento, including funding and revenue streams that can support the implementation of the City's General Plan and support local road, transit and trail programs. The City of Fresno has not had a state lobbyist presence in Sacramento since 2012. Since 2012, the funding climate has changed significantly for local governments - with the loss of redevelopment agencies in 2012, the state has heavily relied upon the auction proceeds from the cap-and-trade program to replace some of the funding gaps left from redevelopment. In addition, several other funding streams are growing to support energy efficiency, housing, road repairs and transit capital, among others. As the fifth largest city in California located in a rural region, the needs of Fresno are often misunderstood in the state capitol. Having a regular presence with strong relationshi...
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