Extend Holland & Knight contract for federal and state lobbying services
In Plain English
The city pays Holland & Knight law firm to lobby federal and state governments for grants and funding opportunities. The current contract expires soon and needs extension through December 2015. If approved, the city spends $144,000 for another year of advocacy services to secure outside funding for city projects.
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Votes
That the advocacy services contract be put out to bid
That the contract be extend 6 months only and allow the new city council to make a decision
4 to 2
Public Comments
1 public comment — 1 spoken
- Mike ParkerIn person
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