Title
State Lobbying Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract extension for two years to the contract with KTS Strategies, LLP, for state lobbying services, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year renewal terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract and this extension were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Ryan Bergman, City Manager’s Office
Dana Fenton, City Manager’s Office
Explanation
§ KTS Strategies, LLP, has provided state lobbying representation services with the legislative and executive branches of the state government for the City of Charlotte since 2017.
§ The City Council has periodically approved extensions of the contract with the most recent action taken effective January 1, 2019. The current contract expires on December 31, 2022.
§ A waiver for the extension has been approved for these services based on the need for continuity of service with KTS Strategies, LLP.
§ Estimated contract expenditures are $122,000 annually based on a $10,000 monthly retainer and $2,000 annual reimbursement for lobbyist registration expenses. Expenditures will be divided across the General, Transit, Aviation, and Stormwater Funds.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (b) - No MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the work.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Various General and Enterprise Funds