TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Agreement for Professional Lobbying Services By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Greenberg Traurig, P.A. for State Legislative Lobbyist Services for an Annual Amount of $56,100 and Authorize City Manager to Execute Any Subsequent Renewals Under the Same Terms and Conditions.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Agreement for Professional Lobbying Services by and between the City of North Port, Florida, and Greenberg Traurig, P.A. for State Legislative Lobbyist Services for an annual amount of $56,100 and authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent renewals under the same terms and conditions.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Agreement for Professional Lobbying Services by and between the City of North Port, Florida, and Greenberg Traurig, P.A. for State Legislative Lobbyist Services for an annual amount of $56,100 and authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent renewals under the same terms and conditions.
* Pros:
o Outside expertise will assist in developing strategies and advocating for the City's legislative priorities.
o This annual Agreement comes with a modest cost of $56,100 per year.
* Cons: Staff have not identified any disadvantages to approving the Professional Lobbying Services Agreement.
Option 2: Do Not Approve Agreement for Professional Lobbying Services by and between the City of North Port, Florida, and Greenberg Traurig, P.A. for State Legislative Lobbyist Services for an annual amount of $56,100 and authorize the City Manager to execute any subsequent renewals under the same terms and conditions.
* Pros: The City will not expend any funds on external Lobbying Services.
* Cons: The City will not have external expertise or assistance in the development of strategies and advocating for the City Commission priorities at the legislative level.
Background Information
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