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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
APRIL 16, 2007
TITLE:
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1" Reading
o Ordinance on 2"' Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT
LIAISON SERVICES WITH U.S.
ADVOCACY
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CITY MANAGER
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with u.s. Advocacy for
government liaison services in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
DISCUSSION
u.s. Advocacy is a full-service firm specializing in all facets of
governmental relations. The company was founded in 1987, when Bruce
Young retired from the Legislature to enter the private sector.
Mr. Young has worked with the City of Santa Ana for the past eight
years. In this legislative year, U.s. Advocacy will be responsible for
representing the City's interests in Sacramento including: strategic
direction in the protection of local government revenue and
redevelopment funds; securing funds for parks and recreational centers;
advocating for the extension of Santa Ana's enterprise zone; and
assisting to secure state grants. Lastly, Mr. Young will coordinate the
City's efforts with our regional partners, inCluding the Transportation
Corridor Agencies, the Orange County Transportation Authority, the
Orange County Water District, the League of California Cities, and the
California Big Ten cities organization.
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u.s. Advocacy Agreement
April l6, 2007
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Other Contractual Services accounts from the
Public Works Administrative Services account (account no. 101-60l-629l),
the Community Development South Main Administration account (account no.
550-932-629l), and the City Manager's Non-Departmental account (account
no. 1l-Ol2 -6291) .
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EXePutive Director
Pu~liCWorks Agency
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APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
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Deputy City Manager for Development Services
Community Development Agency
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