Title
Discuss and consider action regarding the professional services agreement with Focused Advocacy LLC.
Summary
The City of Pflugerville has retained Focused Advocacy through June 30, 2025. The agreement amended existing terms by clarifying expectations and service levels and includes revisions to the conflict of interest clause. The monthly cost for current 9-month agreement is $8,683.33, bringing the total agreement to $78,149.97.
City Council added to the City’s 89th Legislative Agenda the introduction and passage authorizing it to retain 100% of state sales, use, and hotel occupancy taxes generated by a hotel project, along with eligible tax proceeds, for 10 years from the project's initial occupancy, as outlined in Rule 3.12 after approving their agreement with Focused Advocacy. Focused Advocacy requested to amended the current agreement to account for this legislation and expanded scope. This has been added to the agenda for City Council consideration.
The amended agreement includes a revised scope focusing on the hotel convention center and TxDot toll revenue legislation, as well general municipal advice and defense. The amended agreement includes $200,000 of costs paid through the duration of the agreement ending on June 30, 2025 and removes the 30 days cancellation notice provision.
Prior City Council Action
July 14, 2020 - City Council approved a proposal for legislative advocacy services from Focused Advocacy and authorized the City Manger to execute the final agreement.
September 27, 2022 - City Council approved a 24-month agreement for legislative advocacy services from Focused Advocacy and authorized the City Manager to execute the same.
September 24, 2024 - City Council approved a Full Service Legislative and Regulatory Consulting Services Contract with Focused Advocacy in an amount not to exceed $78,150 for Legislative and Consulting Services, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X_ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No _X_ N/A __
Amount: $200,000
1295 Form Required? Yes _X_ No __
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: 01/09/2025
Supporting documents attached:
Amended Focused Advocacy Agreement Clean
Amended Focused Advocacy Agreement REDLINED
2024FocusedAdvocacyLobbyingServices Current Agreement
Recommended Action
Discuss and consider action.