HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 96-2022 (22-426)City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Resolution: RES 96-2022
File Number: 22-426 Enactment Number: RES 96-2022
RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE-YEAR
CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR TOWNSEND PUBLIC
AFFAIRS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2017, the City of South San Francisco ("City") issued a Request for
Proposals for grant writing services on various City projects; and
WHEREAS, 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 was included as an assumption in the City's General Fund
Non -Departmental operating budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 through 2020-2021; and
WHEREAS, TPA continues to provide essential legislative guidance and analysis in
Sacramento; and
WHEREAS, the City relies on TPA for assistance in identifying grant opportunities and
assisting with writing and submitting state agency grant proposals; and
WHEREAS, over the course of their contract, TPA has assisted with several grants; and
WHEREAS, over the past year, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, TPA has provided daily
updates on state assistance and federal stimulus packages available to our residents, small businesses,
and community members; and
WHEREAS, TPA has been helpful in keeping City staff up to date on the most relevant
opportunities for funding and assistance; and
WHEREAS, a one-year extension of the TPA contract for legislative and grant writing services
will provide continuity of services during the pandemic, and ensures that ongoing work related to grants
and other COVID-19 response issues are uninterrupted during the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to approve the renewal of a Consulting Services
Agreement with TPA 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco hereby authorizes 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.
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File Number: 22-426
Enactment Number: RES 96-2022
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to take any
other actions necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution on behalf of the City Council, subject to
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
At a meeting of the City Council on 6/22/2022, a motion was made by Councilmember Coleman,
seconded by Councilmember Addiego, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Nagales, Vice Mayor Nicolas, Councilmember Coleman, Councilmember
Flores, and Councilmember Addiego
Attest by �eW1440dvl�
�osa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
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