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Report regarding a resolution approving the renewal of a Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for grant writing services on various capital improvements, development, and social service projects for a one-year term in an amount not to exceed $60,000. (Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager)
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution renewing a Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for grant writing services on various capital improvements, development, and social service projects for a one-year term in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On April 13, 2017, the City issued a Request for Proposals for grant writing services on various City projects. A staff committee selected Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) as the best qualified based on their presentation, project understanding, experience with similar projects, and value. The consulting services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs were included as an assumption in the City of South San Francisco's General Fund Non-Departmental operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
TPA continues to provide essential legislative guidance and analysis in Sacramento. The City relies on TPA for their assistance in identifying grant opportunities and assisting with writing and submitting state agency grant proposals.
Past Funding Achievements
The total funding amount secured to date for the City of South San Francisco is $12,841,775 which includes state and regional funding achievements. This equals nearly one million dollars a year throughout our 8-year partnership.
TPA's efforts for these successful competitive grant applications includes serving as the application lead, attending relevant workshops hosted by the funding agency, providing technical support to City staff, drafting grant narrative, securing necessary signatures from City staff and elected officials, assembling and submitting hard c...
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