DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Downs Government Affairs, LLC, For Federal Governmental Relations Services
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the execution of a contract with Downs Government Affairs, LLC (DGA) for federal governmental relations services.
SUMMARY
By Resolution No. 19-881 (December 17, 2019), Dakota County contracted with DGA for federal governmental relations services for work with the executive and legislative branches of the federal government since 2020.
The current contract with DGA ends on December 31, 2022. The Legislative Advisory Workgroup directed staff to enter into contract negotiations with DGA for an additional two-year period. Staff have prepared a new two-year contract, included as an Attachment, with a cost of $45,000 each year.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approving the contract between Dakota County and Downs Government Affairs, LLC, for federal government relations services.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The maximum for this contract is $45,000 for 2023 and $45,000 for 2024. Sufficient funds are included in the 2023 County Manager’s Recommended Budget.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2020, the County of Dakota (“County”) and Downs Government Affairs, LLC (“Contractor”) entered into a Contract for the provision of state governmental relations services pursuant to County Board Resolution No. 19-881 (December 17, 2019); and
WHEREAS, the Contract expires on December 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into a new Contract through December 31, 2024, with the total not to exceed amount of the Contract set as $90,000.00 to cover $45,000 in 2023 and $45,000 in 2024.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager to execute a contract with Downs Government Affairs, LLC for the provision of federal governmental relations services for the time period between January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024 with a total contract cost not to exceed $90,000.00, to cover $45,000.00 in 2023 and $45,000.00 in 2024, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney's Office.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
19-881; 12/17/19
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Contract
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEVEL
☐ Inform and Listen ☐ Discuss ☐ Involve ☒ N/A
CONTACT
Department Head: Matt Smith
Author: Nathan Hanson