ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager with a Request for the Following:
A. APPROVE a CONTRACT with VINCENT R. WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES to Serve as the City's LOBBYIST in the State of Illinois, in the Amount of $4,600.00 per Month, and to Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents; and
B. APPROVE a CONTRACT with TURING STRATEGIES to Serve as the City's LOBBYIST in the State of Illinois, in the Amount of $3,680.00 per Month, and the Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents.
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BACKGROUND: The City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a firm to represent the City of Peoria in the State capitol. A state lobbyist helps City staff and elected officials craft and advance legislation and identifies potential funding opportunities that could benefit Peoria. The RFP included the following Scope of Work:
1. Advise City of the political and financial feasibility of the legislative platform and develop appropriate strategies in consultation with City staff including, but not limited to, drafting City specific legislation, facilitating coalitions to advance any introduced legislation and guiding legislation through the legislative process, resulting in the passage of said legislation. Advise on presentation (organization, formatting, etc.) of legislative materials and assist in drafting materials and correspondence to support advocacy for legislative platform.
2. Proactively identify and analyze potential impacts of State budget proposals and pending legislation on the City and advocate accordingly. Assess legislative bills to determine the key pieces of legislation that should be brought to the City's attention.
3. Represent the City of Peoria in terms of communicating the City's legislative platform and position on State budget proposals and legislative bills to various stakeholders (Governor, local and other members of the Legislature, Committee staff, state agencies, other communities, advocac...
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