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Report regarding a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs extending the contract through June 30, 2021 for an additional 60,000, and approving budget amendment 20.042 in the amount of $30,000. (Christina Fernandez, Assistant to the City Manager)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving budget amendment 20.042 in the amount of $30,000 to Townsend Public Affairs for grant writing, state advocacy, and policy advisory services, and approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs in the amount of $60,000, extending the contract through June 30, 2021.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Townsend Public Affairs founded in 1998 by Christopher Townsend, helps public agencies, nonprofits, and private companies navigate government to achieve results. Townsend coordinates advocacy services at the local, state, and federal levels.
The City of South San Francisco signed a consulting services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for state advocacy and policy advisory services on July 1, 2017 and agreed to pay Townsend a sum not exceed $180,000 for a term of three (3) years to end on June 30, 2020, and with an option to extend the agreement for an additional year to end on June 30, 2021 for an additional $60,000. (Attachment 1)
Townsend advocates for the City's legislative priorities focusing on public policy issues relating to local control, housing, transportation, and economic development.
A Proven Track Record
Townsend Public Affairs supports and enhances the City of South San Francisco's efforts to identify and pursue for funding opportunities related to priority City projects. Townsend provided the framework for significant projects including the Community Civic Campus Funding Strategy. To date, TPA ha...
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