City Council

E. Federal Legislative Advocacy Services — David Turch & Associates On September 24, 2019, the City of Rosemead approved a Professional Services Agreement with David Turch & Associates (" DT& A") for federal legislative advocacy services for a three- year period, approving two additional one- year renewals. The agreement is set to expire September 24, 2024. Retaining the firm would continue to help the City identify, pursue, and protect essential federal program funding, and provide grant services, including working with the city to submit successful federal grant applications. DT& A provides comprehensive strategic planning, federal grant opportunities, legislative goal setting, intergovernmental liaison and political analyses. DT& A would also work to support or oppose legislation, regulations, and policy that would either benefit or harm the City or its residents and foster or enhance relationships with members of Congress and Executive Agency officials. Recommendation: That the City Council approve, authorize, and direct the City Manager to enter into a three- year agreement with two, 1 - year options with David Turch & Associates for federal legislative advocacy services, in an amount not -to -exceed $ 66, 000 annually. 4