FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

 

ITEM:

ACTION ITEM

 

21.

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

 

Meeting Date:

June 12, 2023

Budgeted: 

N/A

 

From:

David J. Stoldt,

Program/

 

 

General Manager

Line Item No.:

N/A

 

Prepared By:

David J. Stoldt

Cost Estimate:

N/A

 

General Counsel Review:  N/A

Committee Recommendation:  The Finance and Administration Committee reviewed this item on June 12, 2023 and recommended _________________.

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 reduction in the monthly retainer from $8,000 to $6,000 a month for the upcoming fiscal year 2023-24.  A copy of the proposed agreement is included as Exhibit         21-A.

 

RECOMMENDATION:  The Finance and Administration Committee should recommend that the Board approve the proposed agreement with TFG for FY 2023-24.

 

EXHIBIT

21-A    Draft Proposal and/or Agreement to be Available for Review with the MPWMD Board

            Meeting Packet for June 20, 2023.

 

 

 

 

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