HERCULES CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERCULES AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC. FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47,000 AND ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND/CAPITAL RESERVES TO PAY FOR THE ASSOCIATED SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the City of Hercules seeks to advance its legislative priorities and secure funding for critical infrastructure, transportation, economic development, and fiscal sustainability; and WHEREAS, professional lobbying and advocacy services are necessary to effectively represent the City’s interests at the state and federal level; and WHEREAS, Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA) is a qualified and experienced firm with a proven track record in legislative advocacy, grant writing, and coalition-building for public agencies; and WHEREAS, TPA has demonstrated success in securing over $3.2 billion in funding for public agencies and has a strong understanding of the City’s priorities and funding needs; and WHEREAS, the scope of services includes strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, advocacy coordination, and compliance reporting to support the City’s legislative and funding goals; and WHEREAS, the professional services agreement will not exceed a total of $47,000, inclusive of all reasonable business and travel expenses; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hercules as follows:
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for state legislative advocacy services in an amount not to exceed $47,000.
Approval of this professional services agreement is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15378 because it is an administrative activity and does not authorize any construction that could have an impact on the environment.
The City Manager is further authorized to take all actions necessary to implement the agreement and ensure compliance with applicable laws and reporting requirements.
The City Council authorizes the appropriation of $47,000 of General Fund/Capital Reserves to fund the agreement.
The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hercules held on the 12th day of November 2025, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Dion Bailey, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Eibleis Melendez, City Clerk
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