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File #: 13-0658    Version: 1 Name: 6/17/13 Governmental Consultant Services, Inc.
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/17/2013 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/17/2013 Final action: 6/17/2013
Enactment date: 6/17/2013 Enactment #: R-13-185
Title: Resolution to Approve a Contract with Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. for Lobbying Services ($48,000.00)
Attachments: 1. GCSI FY14 contract
Title
Resolution to Approve a Contract with Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. for Lobbying Services ($48,000.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution requests authorization for a twelve month contract for services with Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI) for $48,000.00 for fiscal year 2014.

Since 2001 GCSI has provided the City with legislative advocacy and assistance with state departments. GCSI’s service of Ann Arbor issues, needs, and projects with the governor, legislature, and state departments has contributed to increased state funding for fire protection, land-use planning, and parks and recreation projects. GCSI monitors issues currently pending before the legislature and advocates the city’s specific interests.

GCSI's current contract for services expires on June 30, 2013. Funds for this contract are included in the FY 2014 City Administrator's budget. GCSI received Human Rights approval on June 4, 2013 and Living Wage approval on April 18, 2013
Staff
Prepared by: Sara Higgins, Assistant to the City Administrator
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, 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, 2013;

Whereas, GCSI has done an outstanding job for the past ten years of communicating issues currently pending before the legislature;

Whereas, Funds for this contract are included in the Administrator's Office FY 2014 budget; and

Whereas, GCSI received Human Rights approval on June 4, 2013 and Living Wage approval on April 18, 2013;

RESOLVED, That Council approve a 12 month contract with GCSI in the amount of $48,000.00 for fiscal year 2014 to perform lobbying services for the City;

RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to s...

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