Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Marty Cassini
Department: Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute two federal legislative and executive lobbying services agreements for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions, with the firms and at the monthly rates listed in Exhibit 1, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office; and authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative or budgetary action to effectuate the same.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is necessary for the County Administrator to execute two agreements for federal legislative and executive lobbying services.
What Action Accomplishes
Authorizes the County Administrator to execute two agreements for federal representation.
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☐County Commission
☐Go Green
☐MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
If this item is approved, the County Administrator will be authorized to enter into new agreements with the firms listed in Motion A for the period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, as well as two additional one-year extensions, at the monthly rates identified in Exhibit 1.
Source of Additional Information
C. Marty Cassini, Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, 954-357-6440, mcassini@broward.org.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The lobbying fees for the firms listed above are included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Budget, totaling $372,000.