HomeMy Public PortalAbout2006-195 (10-17-06)RESOLUTION NO. 2006.195
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
~ APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND DAVID TURCH AND ASSOCIATES
UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2007 AND TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT
PROPOSALS FROM FEDERAL LOBBYISTS WHO RESPONDED TO THE
CITY'S 2005 RFP TO ADVANCE THE CITY'S 2007 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2005 the City retained the services of David Turch
~ ~ and Associates to provide federal advocacy services to secure funding for the Ham
~ Park Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2006, the Senate Transportation-Treasury-Judiciary and
HUD Appropriations Committee Report includes $500,000 for the Lynwood Intermodal
Transit Facility making the project one of the only five (5) Senate funded intermodal
projects for the whole state of California; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant Services Agreement with David Turch and
Associates will expire on October 30, 2006 prior to the end of the FY 2007 Federal
Appropriations activities; and
WHEREAS, it would benefit the City's interest to pursue the $500,000 earmarked
from the Senate Transportation-Treasury-Judiciary and HUD Appropriations Committee
and ensure its passage when it reaches the House and Senate Conference Committee;
and
WHEREAS, through the City's experience working with David Turch and
Associates the City has seen the benefit of consulting with a professional legislative
~' advocate to represent its interests with the federal executive and legislative branches of
~ government.
NOW, THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Lynwood does hereby find,
determine, order and resolve as follows:
Section 1: That the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute the extension
of the Consulting Services Agreement with David Turch and Associates for the firm to
provide federal advocacy services for the purpose of securing funds for the Ham Park
Replacement Project. Said extension to expire on January 31, 2007.
Section 2: That the City Council authorizes the City Manager to solicit proposals
through an informal processs by interviewing the short listed respondents to the City's
2005 RFP to Retain Federal/State Legislative Advocacy Services.
Section 3: That the City Council directs the City Manager to bring the
recommended federal lobbyist to pursue the City's 2007 legislative priorities for City
Council's consideration and approval.
Section 4: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of October 2006:
ICIA VASQUEZ, M
ATTEST:
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ANDREA L. HOOPER N. ENRI E RTINEZ
CITY CLERK CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
i
ORRY HEMPE
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 17TH day of OCTOBER , 2006.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS, BYRD, JOHNSON, PEDROZA, AND SANTILLAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR VASQUEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Resolution No. 2006.195': on file in my office and that said Resolution
was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.
Dated this 17TH day of OCTOBER , 2006.
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Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk
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