Long Beach, CA
File #: 07-1243    Version: 1 Name: CM - Contract Michael J. Arnold & Assoc.
Type: Contract Status: CCIS
File created: 10/17/2007 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/23/2007 Final action: 10/23/2007
Title: 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, for an amount not to exceed $102,288 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)
Sponsors: City Manager
Indexes: Contracts
Attachments: 1. 102307-R-27sr&att.pdf
Related files: 30350_002, 30350_001, 30350_000, 10-1203
TITLE
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, for an amount not to exceed $102,288 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 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 invaluable advice, technical legislative assistance, historical perspective, and strong advocacy on City issues, as well as maintains excellent relationships with Legislators and staff in Sacramento.
 
The contract between the City and Michael J. Arnold and Associates for Fiscal Year 2007 (FY 07) expired on September 30, 2007. 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
 
The past fiscal year was an active year for the City on the state level. Attachment A includes examples of some of the high-priority issues with which Michael J. Arnold and Associates was intricately involved. Attachment B provides further information on the qualifications of Michael J. Arnold and Associates.
 
Contract Amount
 
It is recommended that the City Council approve a one-year contract with Michael J.
Arnold and Associates, and authorize the City Manager to grant two one-year extensions. This recommendation would result in a monthly payment of $8,049. The total proposed contract would include $96,588 for the annual retainer and up to $5,700 for approved expenses, for a total contract amount not to exceed $102,288.
 
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on October 23, 2007 to ensure continuation of services from Michael J. Arnold and Associates.
 
This letter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Lori A. Conway and Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on October 11,2007.
 
FISCAL IMPACT
The annual cost for this service for the first year is not to exceed $102,288, based on a monthly retainer of $8,049 and up to an annual total of $5,700 for approved expenses.
At the discretion of the City Manager, the two one-year extensions may be increased by an amount not to exceed the Consumer Price Index. Funds to support this activity are budgeted in the General Fund (GP) in the City Manager's Office (CM), a portion of which is shared by departments and funds throughout the City that benefit from these services, including many non-General Fund operations.
 
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
 
Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER