HomeMy WebLinkAbout25M - GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
~
~
REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
JUNE 20, 2005
TITLE:
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 15t Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT
LIAISON SERVICE WITH THE
FERGUSON GROUP OF WASHINGTON,
D.C.
t!I
/'.. /"J
;..) '~/2
/ / 7 (
Y-d L-d' () I V ' ?,---'
CITY MANAGER
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
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.
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 Proj ect, water well rehabilitation proj ects,
Workforce Development monies, Section 108 loan applications, Department of
Justice and recreation programs, including Weed and Seed and COPS. The
Ferguson Group also advocates for funding for the Santa Ana Empowerment
Zone.
In addition, the Ferguson Group provides 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 various grants from federal, state, local
and private agencies. The City's agreement with the Ferguson Group
includes unlimited user accounts for use by City staff.
25M-1
Agreement for Government Liaison Service
with the Ferguson Group
June 20, 2005
Page 2
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) .
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
-;~~\~~ .~'\\-1.~
Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
James G. Ross
Execut' e Director
Publi Works Agency
pa'trici C. Whi
Executive Director
Community Development Agency
25M-2