Administrative
Report
H.13., File # 22-5190 Meeting Date: 12/6/2022
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: MIKE WITZANSKY, CITY MANAGER
TITLE
APPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL J. ARNOLD AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47,000 FOR THE TERM JANUARY 1, 2023 TO DECEMBER 31, 2023 WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The current agreement with Michael J. Arnold & Associates (MJAA) for State legislative advocacy services expires on December 31, 2022. MJAA continues to serve the City well in this capacity. It is recommended that the City Council amend the agreement to extend MJAA’s services through 2023 and provide a mechanism to renew the contract for two additional years. The annual cost of the agreement is unchanged.
BACKGROUND
For the past two decades the City has contracted with legislative consultants to represent the City on State and Federal legislative matters. Michael J. Arnold & Associates has provided these services for the City since 2001 and has been helpful on a number of State advocacy efforts. MJAA has a positive reputation in Sacramento and maintains a strong working relationship with elected legislators as well as a myriad of State appointed officials.
COORDINATION
This Amendment has been approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget includes $47,000 of funding for the MJAA agreement.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
· Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Michael J. Arnold and Associates, Inc.
· Original Agreement and First Amendment with Michael J. Arnold and Associates, Inc. · Certificate of Insurance
H.13., File # 22-5190 Meeting Date: 12/6/2022