SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve an agreement for State Lobbying Services with the law firm of Jones Walker, maintaining Peter Dunbar and Martha Edenfield as primary lobbyists.
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SUMMARY:
In 2020, the City issued a Request for Qualifications to the Law Firm of Dean, Mead & Dunbar to provide State Lobbying Services. The primary lobbyists under the agreement pursuant thereto were Peter Dunbar and Martha Edenfield, who have moved to a new firm, Jones Walker.
This agreement transfers the provisions of the original agreement to the new firm, to remain with Peter Dunbar and Martha Edenfield as primary lobbyists. The term of the agreement is from January 18, 2024 through September 30, 2024.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 010-09600, 530100, Professional Services, to fund this contract.