Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Intergovernmental Affairs/Board Section
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement with Greenberg Traurig, P.A., for federal legislative and executive branch lobbying services for an annual not-to-exceed amount of $60,000 to provide specialized federal legislative and executive lobbying services relating to the issues and assignments included therein, effective from May 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025; authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator or authorized designee to take any necessary administrative or budgetary action related thereto.
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Why Action is Necessary
The Board must allow the County Administrator to execute, consistent with direction from the Board, all necessary agreements for federal and state legislative and executive branch lobbying services including the renewal of the contract.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows the County Administrator to execute an agreement for federal and state legislative and executive lobbying services pursuant to direction from the Board.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Intergovernmental Affairs recommends approval of this item. As the County adapts to changing political and logistical circumstances due to the upcoming election it is important to find strategic relationships with leadership in Congress and the Executive branch.
The County engaged with Greenberg Traurig on May 21, 2021, to provide lobbying services in front of Congress. Due to staff oversight, the contract was not properly extended. However, the firm continued to offer services and was paid for such. This item formalizes the contractual relationship with a new agreement for federal lobbying services and approves previous services and payments. (Exhibit 1)
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