HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-07-0003 Cover MemoSEOPW & Omni Boards Of Commissioners Meeting
January 29, 2007
Item # 5
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: January 19, 2007 File ID: 07-00081
and Members of the CRA Board
Subject: Renewal of Contract for Lobbyist
Services with Ackerman Senterfitt
From: James H. Villacorta o; i References:
Executive Director , f'
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation,
Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached joint resolution authorizes the Executive Director to enter into a -contract with Ackerman
Senterfitt & Eidson, PA for lobbying services before Congress and Federal Agencies on legislative issues
and appropriation requests for a two-year period, commencing February 1, 2007, in an annual amount not
to exceed $48,000, for a total contract amount of $96,000 over the term of the agreement, plus expenses
pre -approved by the Executive Director..
JUSTIFICATION:
The CRAs require lobbying services before Congress and Federal Agencies on Legislative issues and
appropriations requests. Florida Statutes section 163.356(3)(c) authorizes community redevelopment
agencies to "employ ... technical experts, and such other agents ... as it requires..." The previous
contract expired on October 31, 2006 and this agreement will allow the CRAs to begin the process of
formalizing appropriations requests for the upcoming Congressional session.
FUNDING SOURCE:
$48,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, Account Code No. 10030.920101.531000.0000.00000,
entitled "Professional Services - Other," and $48,000 from OMNI Tax Increment Fund Account Code No.
10030.920101.531000.0000.00000, entitled "Professional Services — Other."
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