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City Council
Resolution: RES 102-2025
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File Number: 25-747 Enactment Number: RES 102-2025
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF A
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS FOR GRANT WRITING
SERVICES ON VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS,
DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROJECTS
FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $60,000
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2017, the City issued a Request for Proposals for grant writing services on
various City projects. A staff committee selected Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) as the best qualified based
on their presentation, project understanding, experience with similar projects, and value; and
WHEREAS, TPA continues to provide essential legislative guidance and analysis in Sacramento.
The City relies on TPA for their assistance in identifying grant opportunities and assisting with writing and
submitting state agency grant proposals; and
WHEREAS, through the 8-year partnership with TPA, the City of South San Francisco has secured
$12,841,775, including state and regional funding; and
WHEREAS, in addition to grant funding success, TPA has successfully advocated on dozens of
bills and legislative proposals in Sacramento and kept staff regularly updated of their efforts. In fiscal year
2024-25, TPXs legislative support included Senate Bill 390 and the Property Tax in -lieu of Vehicle License
Fees (VLF) shortfall.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
approves the renewal of a Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for grant writing
services on various capital improvements, development, and social service projects for a one-year term in an
amount not to exceed $60,000.
At a meeting of the City Council on 7/9/2025, a motion was made by Councilmember Nagales,
seconded by Vice Mayor Addiego, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 4 Mayor Flores, Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmember Nagales, and
Councilmember Coleman
Absent: 1 Councilmember Nicolas
Attest by
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R sa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco