ITEM:

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

6.

CONSIDER RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH THE FERGUSON GROUP FOR LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

 

Meeting Date:

May 20, 2024

Budgeted: 

Yes

 

From:

David J. Stoldt,

Program/

Consultants

 

General Manager

Line Item No.:

XX-01-774000

 

Prepared By:

David J. Stoldt

Cost Estimate:

$75,600 annually

 

General Counsel Review:  N/A

Committee Recommendation:  The Finance and Administration Committee reviewed this item on May 13, 2024 and recommended approval.

CEQA Compliance:  This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15378.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY:  TFG has worked with Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (District) since 2015 and directly represented the District since January of 2017. During this time, TFG has worked with the District and Monterey One Water to build support for the Pure Water Monterey project as a multi-benefit, regional solution deserving of federal support that will serve as a model for other parts of California and the nation. TFG also worked with the District to advance the District’s interests on a wide variety of other projects and issues. The General Manager believes the opportunities for federal assistance to advance the District’s priorities remain great, and believes TFG is best positioned to continue to help the District address its policy priorities and maximize access to federal resources

 

DISCUSSION:  Areas of experience provided by TFG in the past include:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COST:  TFG has proposed a monthly retainer of $6,300 a month for the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25.  A copy of the proposed agreement is included as Exhibit 6-A.

 

RECOMMENDATION:  The Finance and Administration Committee recommends that the Board approve the proposed agreement with TFG for FY 2024-25.

 

EXHIBIT

6-A      Proposed Agreement for FY 2024-2025

 

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