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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, 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 amou...
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