Title
Second Extension to the Agreement for State of Florida Lobbying and Advocacy Services (B)
This item is a request to extend the Agreement for State of Florida Lobbying and Advocacy Services with William J. Peebles, PA. *ESTIMATED STAFF PRESENTATION 5 MINUTES*
Explanation
The agreement dated December 6, 2012, and First Extension dated November 26, 2013, with William J. Peebles, PA. for State of Florida Lobbying and Advocacy Services will expire on November 30, 2014. The agreement allows for two (2) one-year extensions. This is the second request for an extension to this agreement.
Should the City Commission choose not to extend the current agreement, the City Commission can direct staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for State of Florida Lobbying and Advocacy Services. Staff will need time to go through the RFP process and return for City Commission approval in order to get a new agreement in place by December 1, 2014.
Fiscal Note
Funds in the amount of $25,000 have been allocated in the FY14-15 General Government and $25,000 in the FY14-15 GRU budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Extension to the Annual Agreement with William J. Peebles, PA. for State of Florida Lobbying and Advocacy Services, extending the terms of the agreement from December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015, subject to final appropriation of funds for FY 2015.
Alternate Recommendation
The City Commission direct staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for State of Florida Lobbying and Advocacy Services.