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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment with Akerman LLP, Similar in Form to Exhibit 1 Attached, for Federal Legislative Services for a Term of 13 Months with Two One-Year Options to Extend, and Compensation for the First Amendment Not to Exceed $97,500 and Total Four-Year Compensation Not to Exceed $367,500; and
To Execute a First Amendment with Clear Advocacy, LLC, Similar in Form to Exhibit 2 Attached, for State Legislative Services for a Term of 12 Months with Two One-Year Options to Extend, and Compensation for the First Amendment Not to Exceed $90,000 and Total Four-Year Compensation Not to Exceed $322,500 (City Manager 10021030)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City of Alameda (City) staff work with federal and state legislative advocates to further the City Council's established priorities in the adopted Legislative Agenda. At both the federal and state level, recent efforts include responding to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that the City is allocated the funding and resources needed necessary to protect the health and well-being of City employees, residents, and businesses. The City is currently working with our federal lobbyist to secure $1.8 million for the Central Avenue Improvement Project, $1.5 million for design and construction of the Veteran's Court Seawall Project, $500,000 for transitional housing, and $500,000 for water pipe replacement at Alameda Point. The City is currently working with our state lobbyist to advance the Legislative Agenda and work on priority issues such as exploring universal basic income programs, allowing for future development at Alameda Point, and helping make Alameda's streets safer for all.
Staff is requesting amendments to extend the terms of the existing agreements for federal and state legislative services and continue this work.
BACKGROUND
Federal Legislative Services
In April 2014, the City first entered into an Agre...
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