Subject:
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State Lobbying Services Contract with Ronald L. Book, P.A.
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Fiscal Impact:
$72,000 for the annual contract. $6,000/monthly for one year.
Dept/Office:
County Manager’s Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve the one-year contract with Ronald L. Book, P.A., for State Lobbying Services at the negotiated rate of $6,000/month or $72,000/year.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
On March 12, 2024, Item I.5., was brought before the Board of County Commissioners requesting direction for state lobbying services. The Board authorized staff to move forward with negotiating the terms of the professional services contract and fees, for a term of one-year, with the addition of Chair Steele to the Negotiating Committee, with the County’s current lobbying firm, Ronald L. Book, P.A.; and authorized bringing back a contract to the Board for consideration.
The County’s current contract for state lobbying services with Ronald L. Book, P.A. ends on May 30, 2024.
Chair Steele successfully negotiated a one-year agreement with Ronald L. Book, P.A., with an annual cost of $72,000.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Upon approval and execution, provide a copy of the signed one-year contract to the County Manager’s Office.