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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JULY 6, 2004
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
TITLE:
APPROVED
0 As Recommended
0 As Amended
0 Ordinance on 1st Reading
0 Ordinance on 2nd Reading
0 Implementing Resolution
0 Set Public Hearing For
AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT
LIAISON SERVICE WITH THE
FERGUSON GROUP OF WASHINGTON,
D.C.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement for government liaison
services with the Ferguson Group in an amount not to exceed $65,000.
8 DISCUSSION
The Ferguson Group has served as the City's representative in Washington,
D.C. since 1987. The service includes the review and monitoring of federal
executive proposals and legislation, as well as administrative rules and
regulations that may affect the City. The Ferguson Group also assists the
City with grant applications and other special programs for which the City
may qualify.
The Ferguson Group has recently assisted with appropriation requests for
the Bristol Street Widening Project, the water well rehabilitation project,
Economic Development grants, Section 108 loan applications, Department of
Justice and recreation programs, including Weed and Seed and COPS. During
2004, the Ferguson Group is advocating on behalf of the City's request for
funding for the Bristol street widening project and Santa Ana's Empowerment
Zone.
The Ferguson Group has also provided significant assistance on locating and
advocating for grant opportunities. Beginning in 2001, the Ferguson Group
began a new grant locator service, eCivis. Through this program, the City
has been able to identify applicable grants in a timely manner, and has
utilized the service to secure a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of
8 Education. The City's contract with the Ferguson Group includes unlimited
user accounts for use by staff in various City departments.
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Agreement for
July 6, 2003
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Government Liaison Service with the Ferguson Group
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Other Contractual Services accounts from the
Public Works Administrative Services account (account no. 101-601-6291),
the Community Development South Main Administration account (account no.
550-932-6291), and the City Manager's Office account (account no. 11-011-
6191) .
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