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 contract be extend 6 months only and allow the new city council to make a decision
4 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted to extend the city's lobbying contract with Holland & Knight law firm for only six months instead of a full year, allowing the newly elected council to decide whether to continue the arrangement. The firm helps the city secure federal and state grants and funding for city projects, with the original proposal calling for $144,000 for a full year of services. The motion passed in a divided vote of 4-2, with Beckles, Butt, McLaughlin, and Rogers supporting the shorter extension, Bates and Boozé opposing it, and Myrick abstaining. This means the new council will need to revisit the lobbying contract decision by mid-2015.
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Other motions
That the advocacy services contract be put out to bid
FailedPublic Comments
1 person commented (1 spoke at the meeting).
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