TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files, Chief Operating Officer
425-556-2166
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Lisa Maher
Assistant Chief Operating Officer
TITLE:
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Approval of the Consulting Services Contract for the State Lobbyist Agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Government Affairs in the Amount of $79,338
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Requesting Council approval of a Consulting Services agreement to support a state lobbyist to further the City's goals at the state legislative level and generate revenue. Gordon Thomas Honeywell Government Affairs is a bipartisan firm providing legislative and regulatory advocacy and support services, holistic, proactive, and effective approaches to state legislative relations. The total contract for one-year would equal $79,338 after which time the City would evaluate the contract for effectiveness and have the option to extend the contract for one additional year.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond's Comprehensive Plan and the City's Capital Investment Strategy (CIS)
* Required:
Council approval is required for contracts that exceed $50,000
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
The City has been successful in collecting revenue from the state to support capital projects, human services and environmental sustainability projects.
OUTCOMES:
Gordon Thomas Honeywell Government Relations (GTH) provides lobbying and government agency procurement services, developing an unrivaled track record of success and reputation as Washington State's leading government relations firm. Their expansive bipartisan relationship network spans Washington State's legislature, executive branch, congressional delegation, and local elected off...
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