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SECOND AMENDMENT TO SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT is made and entered
into this _ day of _ 20_ _, by and between the City of Merced, a California Charter Municipal Corporation ("City"), and California Public Policy Group, a California corporation, ("Contractor").
WHEREAS, City is undertaking a project for consultant services to provide federal and state representation for legislative advocacy; and, WHEREAS, Contractor, under the name of Renne Public Law Group, LLP, doing business as Renne Public Policy Group, previously entered into a Services Agreement ("Agreement") dated December 19, 2022; and a First Amendment to Agreement dated June 28, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, City and Contractor desire to amend said Agreement to provide for name change of the Contractor.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter recited, agree as follows:
The Agreement dated December 19, 2022, between the City and Consultant shall be amended to reflect the change of the Contractor's business name to California Public Policy Group, a California corporation, as described in Exhibit "1", attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
2. The Contractor shall provide an updated certificate of insurance.
3. Except as herein amended, the Agreement dated December19, 2022, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Second Amendment to Agreement to be executed on the date first above written.
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A California Charter Municipal
Corporation
BY:
D. Scott McBride
City Manager
ATTEST:
D. SCOTT MCBRIDE, CITY CLERK
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Assistant/Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CRAIG J. CORNWELL, CITY ATTORNEY
or Connell 51012021
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M. VENUS RODRIGUEZ, FINANCE OFFICER
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California Public Policy Group
A California Corporation
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RPL.G Renne Public Law Group* CACPPG
350 Sansome Street | Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94104 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP
1127 114 Street | Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95814
August 5, 2024
VIA EMAIL ONLY
Frank Quintero
Deputy City Manager
City of Merced
Via Email: [email protected]
Dear Mr. Quintero:
In May 2019, the Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) launched Sacramento-based Renne Public Policy Group (RPG) to provide public sector clients with non-legal services including legislative advocacy and grant writing. Since then, RPG has dramatically expanded its client base and staff, delivering high-level services across California.
We are pleased to report that RPG and RPL leadership have now agreed upon a plan to spin RPG off as a separate corporation, forming the California Public Policy Group (CPPG). This move will allow RPPG employees an opportunity to gain ownership in the new entity while maintaining a partnership with RPLG-unified in our commitment to public sector representation. This move will also allow RPG the opportunity to continue its growth and better serve its clients.
To that end, we are jointly notifying our clients to ensure a smooth transition from RPG to CPPG for the non-legal work currently being performed by RPG. Below are the specific details of this change.
Effective close of business on Monday, September 30, 2024, the Legislative Advocacy and Grant Services areas of Renne Public Law Group, LL.P [DBA Renne Public Policy Group] will be transferred as part of an asset purchase agreement from Renne Public Law Group to California Public Policy Group, a California orporation, All statt members currently assigned to pertorm work outlined in our protessional servici greement will become employees of CPPG effective Tuesday, October 1, 2024. CPPG will retain the sam Sacramento office location as well as the same contact information (e.g., emails, telephone number etc.).
Service(s) Currently Being Performed:
The City of City of Merced is currently under contract with RPG for the following non-legal services:
• State Legislative Advocacy
• Grant Writing and Research
Per the terms of our professional service agreement with the City of Merced we respectfully request that you approve-in writing— the assignment of your current service contracts) enumerated above from Renne Public Law Group, LLP to California Public Policy Group Inc. Such assignment will include all terms and conditions of the contract currently in place including all requirements to adhere to your agency's insurance and procurement requirements. The assionment shall be effective RPLG/ CPPG Joint Request for Contract Reassignment| October 1, 2024 | City of Merced Exhibit 1
Docusign Envelope ID: 888CBDF3-9F0D-45D1-A2F4-71D4AA5BEBE4 We understand that different agencies may have different requirements and processes for effectuating this change. Please let us know how we can help navigate these processes, and any information we need to provide.
Invoicing Pre and Post October 1, 2024:
• All invoicing for services rendered will continue to be generated and distributed by RPG for work performed through September 30, 2024.
• Your agency will receive a final invoice on or about the first week of October from RPG for all work performed in arrears through September 30, 2024.
• All work commencing October 1, 2024, will transition to CPPG. • Beginning November 1, your agency will begin receiving invoices for all work performed on and after October 1, 2024, from CPPG.
• There will be no interruption of service during this transition.
Lobbying Registration and Filings:
• CPPG will continue to work with the same Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC) compliance vendor to ensure that all required forms are filed with the proper state agencies registering CPPG as the City of Merced's lobbying firm of record. No cost will be assessed to your agency for this transition.
• CPPG will work with RPLG to ensure that all third quarter reporting requirements are met. No cost will be assessed to your agency for this service.
Any delivery of your files and records will be at no cost to you. Please direct us in writing by (including, should you wish, signing this form) to agree to the work assignment. Please feel free to contact Dane Hutchings or Jon Holtzman at any time on this matter. We appreciate your consideration of this request, and we look forward to the continued partnership with the City of Merced.
Very truly yours,
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Jon Holtzman Dane Hutchings
Managing Partner Managing Director
Renne Public Law Group, LLP Renne Public Policy Group
Founder/ CEO
California Public Policy Group, Inc.
RPLG/ CPPG Joint Request for Contract Reassignment | October 1, 2024 | City of Merced Docusign Envelope ID: 888CBDF3-9F0D-45D1-A2F4-71D4AA5BEBE4 In accordance with the current professional services agreement with Renne Public Law Group, LUP, the City of Merced agrees to assign the performance of the requirements of the agreement subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement to the California Public Policy Group Inc. effective October 1, 2024.
Frank Quintero
Deputy City Manager
City of Merced
RPLG/ CPPG Joint Request for Contract Reassignment| October 1, 2024 | City of Merced DocuSign
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