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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a contract and all necessary amendments for state legislative representation services provided by Michael J. Arnold and Associates, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $105,432 for a period of one year; and authorize City Manager to grant two, one-year extensions, including an adjustment to the monthly retainer not to exceed the Consumer Price Index, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The firm of Michael J. Arnold and Associates (Arnold and Associates) has successfully represented the City of Long Beach in Sacramento before the State Legislature and various state agencies since 1983. Michael J. Arnold and Associates provides advice, technical legislative assistance, historical perspective and strong advocacy on City issues while maintaining excellent relationships with Legislators and staff in Sacramento.
The contract between the City and Michael J. Arnold and Associates for FY 10 expired on September 30, 2010. Based on the firm’s unique knowledge and extensive understanding of the City of Long Beach and local government issues, as well as the reputation of the firm’s partners in Sacramento, the approval of an annual contract is recommended.
Summary of Last Year’s Advocacy Efforts
Arnold and Associates were of assistance in the previous legislative session as the City took an aggressive stance in FY 10 to protect Long Beach revenue streams. Attachment A includes examples of high-priority issues Long Beach advocated for and against in Sacramento. In each of these instances, Arnold and Associates was intricately involved with the matter, provided advice and facilitated important communications between the City and the other parties. Attachment B provides a brief biography of Michael J. Arnold and Associates, Inc., to illustrate the firm’s qualifications.
Contract Amount
It is recommended that the City Council approve a one-year contract with Michael J. Arnold and Associate...
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