ITEM TITLE:
Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Capitol Hill Consulting Group for 2020 Federal Lobbyist Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $36,750
SUBMITTED BY: Allie Ferko, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: NTE $36,750
Unencumbered Balance: $172,000
Funding Source: 001-5300-43200 (Council - Professional Fees & Services)
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve of professional services agreement with Capitol Hill Consulting Group for 2020 federal lobbyist services in an amount not to exceed $36,750
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Capitol Hill Consulting Group just completed their tenth year as the City’s lobbyist at the federal level. The City’s principal lobbyists at the firm are Mr. Stratton Edwards and Mr. Jack Victory. Both assist the City by monitoring and pursuing federal legislative, capitol, and administrative initiatives in Washington, D.C.
Contract terms and compensation have remained unchanged since the firm was initially engaged by the City. Capitol Hill Consulting Group supports the 2020 agreement as presented.