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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JULY 2, 2007
TITLE:
AGREEMENT FOR GOVERNMENT
LIAISON SERVICE WITH THE
FERGUSON GROUP OF WASHINGTON,
D.C.
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
^ Ordinance on 15` Reading
^ Ordinance on Intl Reading
^ Implementing Resolution
^ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
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 $75,000.
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.
In the current fiscal year, the Ferguson Group assisted with appropriations
for the Bristol Street Widening Project. Since 2000, the Ferguson has
successfully advocated on the City`s behalf for water well rehabilitation
projects, Workforce Development monies, Empowerment Zone funding, arts and
technology projects, and various others.
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Ferguson Agreement
July 2, 2007
Page 2
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Public works Administrative Services account (no.
101-601-6291), the Community Development accounts (nos. 570-932-6291, 570-
933-6291, and 570-935-6291), and the City Manager's Office account (no. 11-
011-6191).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Jam s G. Ross Francisco Gutierrez
Ex cutive Director Executive Director
blic Works Agency Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
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Ste en G. Ha ding
Deputy City ~nager
Development Services
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