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The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and possibly take action on a request to approve a contract with Nexxus Consulting L.L.C. for lobbying services in an amount not to exceed $96,000 to be paid from General Fund, General Government, Professional and Occupational Services (10010000-53320). Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
On March 3, 2009, the City of Maricopa approved an initial contract with Bob Holmes of Nexxus Consulting L.L.C. for federal legislative advocacy to pursue funding for the State Route 347 Grade Separation Project and a flood control solution for the Lower Santa Cruz River. Since that time Nexxus Consutling has made measurable progress in advancing Council's Legislative Platform, including obtaining a TIGER grant for the State Route 347 Grade Separation Project. We continue to have succces with working with the Army Corps of Engineers on the Lower Santa Cruz project due to Nexxus' advocacy. Both of these projects are crucial to the future of Maricopa. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Nexxus Consulting and building on our successes.
Our contract with Nexxus Consulting L.L.C. is financially unchanged from the previous contract. If approved by Council, the City will agree to a 12 month contract not to exceed $96,000.
This item will be presented by Dale Wiebusch, Intergovernmental Affairs Director.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Mayor and City Council approve the contract with Nexxus Consulting L.L.C. for lobbying services in an amount not to exceed $96,000 to be paid from General Fund, General Government, Professional and Occupational Services, (10010000-53320).