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 12 month contract for services with Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI) for lobbying services in the amount of $48,000.00 for fiscal year 2012/2013.
GCSI's current contract for services expires on June 30, 2012. GCSI has done an outstanding job for the last ten years communicating issues currently pending before the legislature. GCSI has provided excellent work in the areas of legislation monitoring along with advocating fire protection grants and comprehensive corridor planning. 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 2012/2013 Administrator's Office budget. GCSI received Human Rights approval on June 6, 2012 and complies with the provisions of the City's living wage ordinance.
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, 2012;
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 2012/2013 budget; and
Whereas, GCSI received Human Rights approval on June 6, 2012 and complies with the provisions of the City's Living Wage Ordinance;
RESOLVED, That Council approve a 12 month contract with GCSI in the amount of $48,000.00 for fiscal year 2012/2013 to perform lobbying services for the City;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be 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 be 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.