Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Intergovernmental Affairs/Board Section
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute a one-year agreement with Greenberg Traurig at a rate not to exceed $60,000 to provide specialized federal legislative and executive lobbying services relating to the issues and assignments included therein, for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, and authorize the County Administrator or authorized designee to take any necessary administrative or budgetary action.
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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.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows the County Administrator to execute agreements for federal and state legislative and executive lobbying services pursuant to direction from the Board.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section (IABS) recommends approval of this item. As the County adapts to changing political and logistical circumstances due to the previous election and COVID-19 it is important to find strategic relationships with leadership in Congress and the Executive branch.
Source of Additional Information
C. Marty Cassini, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, 954-357-7575
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None