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Resolution to Approve a Contract with Governmental Consultant Services Inc. for Lobbying Services ($48,000.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution requests authorization for a 12 month contract for services with Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI) for lobbying services in the amount of $48,000 for fiscal year 2008/2009.
GCSI's current contract for services expires on June 30, 2008. GCSI has done an outstanding job for the last seven years communicating issues currently pending before the legislature. It is in the City's best interest to continue to retain the services of GCSI.
Funds for this contract are included in the FY 2008/2009 Administrator's Office budget. Human Rights approval and compliance with the living wage ordinance were received on May 13, 2008.
Staff
Prepared by: Angela Dempkowski, Administrator's Office
Approved by: Roger W. Fraser, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, In 2001, City Council sought proposals for the provision of lobbying services for the City and awarded a one-year contract to Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI) which under the terms of the contract provided for two six-month service periods;
Whereas, GCSI's contract for services expires on June 30, 2008;
Whereas, GCSI has done an outstanding job for the past seven years of communicating issues currently pending before the legislature;
Whereas, Funds for this contract are included in the Administrator's Office FY 2008/2009 budget; and
Whereas, Human Rights approval and compliance with the living wage ordinance were received on May 13, 2008.
RESOLVED, That Council approve a 12 month contract with GCSI in the amount of $48,000 for fiscal year 2008/2009 to perform lobbying services for the City;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign the agreement after approval as to substance by the City Administrator and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator is authorized to take the necessary administrative actions, including the authority to execute on behalf of the City any related documentation to identify GCSI as lobbyist for the City of Ann Arbor, to implement this resolution.