City of San Antonio - File #: 16-1143

• File #: 16-1143
• Type: Misc - Professional Services Agreements
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 3/10/2016
• Posting Language: An Ordinance authorizing the execution of the following agreements for state representation services: (a) Focused Advocacy, to provide year-round services for an eighteen-month term in an amount not to exceed $8,500.00 per month; (b) Texas Lobby Group, to provide services for a one-year term in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 per month; and (c) Marc A. Rodriguez to provide services for a one-year term in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 per month; all with renewal terms subject to City Council approval. [Carlos Contreras, Assistant City Manager; Jeff Coyle, Director, Government & Public Affairs]

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/10/2016	1	City Council A Session	adopted	Pass

DEPARTMENT: Government & Public Affairs


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jeff Coyle


COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide


SUBJECT:

State Representation Services Contracts


SUMMARY:

An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute state representation services contracts with:
a) Focused Advocacy in an amount not to exceed $8,500 per month for the term of April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 for a total contract amount of $153,000. The agreement provides that the term may be renewed for one, two-year performance based extension renewal through September 30, 2019, upon approval by City Council.
b) The Texas Lobby Group in an amount not to exceed $7,500 per month for the term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 for a total contract amount of $90,000. The agreement provides that the term may be renewed for one, one-year performance based extension renewal to provide session only services for the 86th State Legislative Session, upon approval by City Council.
c) The Offices of Marc A. Rodriguez in an amount not to exceed $7,500 per month for the term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 for a total contract amount of $90,000. The agreement provides that the term may be renewed for one, one-year performance based extension renewal to provide session only services for the 86th State Legislative Session, upon approval by City Council.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

For more than 35 years, the City of San Antonio has contracted professional services for State Representation to supplement the City's state legislative advocacy efforts and to advance and protect the City's interests in Austin, Texas. Increasingly challenging budget constraints and a political environment make it imperative for local communities to have strong advocates at the state level. Consultants enhance the City's ability to communicate with elected officials on San Antonio community's key legislative issues and provide regular interaction with City Council and staff on issues ...