HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 28-2019 (19-09)File Number: 19-09 Enactment Number: RES 28-2019
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LETTER
OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS TO
PROVIDE NATIONAL ADVOCACY AND POLICY ADVISORY
SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL $90,000 AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CURRENT LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT
WHEREAS, in April 2017, the City of South San Francisco (the City) entered into an engagement
agreement with the Washington, D.C. firm Squire Patton Boggs with the purpose of engaging a federal
government relations advocate to assist the City on pending and future federal issues. The engagement
agreement renewed in 2017 and 2018, with an expiration date of June 30, 2019; and
WHEREAS, since engagement, Squire Patton Boggs provides technical assistance and advocacy as the
City implements an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) relative to sea level
rise; and
WHEREAS, Squire Patton Boggs has demonstrated successful advocacy efforts in the City's successful
inclusion in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); and
WHEREAS, Squire Patton Boggs identifies and pursues grant funding opportunities with key deadlines
and summaries; and
WHEREAS, Squire Patton Boggs summarizes new federal bills and important federal policy positions,
including analyses of the 2017 Tax Bill (including Opportunity Zones), President Trump's Infrastructure
Plan, Congressional budgets, and the State of the Union address; and
WHEREAS, Squire Patton Boggs has proven itself a reliable and effective federal partner with the City.
Approval of the resolution will allow a continued engagement with Squire Patton Boggs concerning all
federal issues impacting the City of South San Francisco; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council and the City of South San Francisco that
the City Council hereby takes the following actions:
Approves an amendment to the letter of engagement with Squire Patton Boggs to provide continued
national advocacy and policy advisory services for an additional $90,000.
Authorizes the City Manager to execute the extension on behalf of the City, subject to review and
approval of the City Attorney and take any other related action necessary to achieve the intent of this
resolution.
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File Number. 19-09 Enactment Number. RES 28-2019
At a meeting of the City Council on 311312019, a motion was made by Richard Garbarino, seconded by
Buenaflor Nicolas, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: S Mayor Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Garbarino, Councilmember Addiego,
Councilmember Nagales, and Councilmember Nicolas
Attest by
osa Govea Acosta
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