SUBJECT
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Approve an Agreement with Arrow Group Consulting, LLC. for lobbying services for fiscal year 2026-2027. ($90,000 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Since 2006, Polk County has partnered with Arrow Group Consulting, LLC (formerly Anfield Consulting, Inc.) to satisfy a wide variety of advocacy needs for Polk County. Arrow Group has assisted with a number of Polk County issues over the years and have yielded significant appropriations in capital investments among other areas of local government.
This Agreement is to continue our partnership with Arrow Group as they assist Polk County with lobbying services for all relevant issues before the State Legislature and the Executive Branch. In addition, Capital City Consulting (CCC) and Ballard Partners, Inc., will continue to be retained as strategic additions to the team that will help advance Polk County’s agenda in upcoming legislative sessions. CCC and Ballard Partners include former agency heads and legislative committee professionals that will enhance the ability of the team to advocate for and respond to policy issues which may arise during the 2027 legislative season. Under this Agreement with Arrow Group, the rate of $7,500 ($90,000 for twelve months) for Arrow Group will remain the same and be paid directly to Arrow Group from Polk County. The term of this agreement is for twelve months from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve an Agreement for Professional Services with Arrow Group Consulting, LLC. for lobbying services for fiscal year 2026-27 for a one-time expense of $90,000 and to take effect on October 1, 2026 through September 30,2027.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available in the Utilities and General funds.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Polk County, County Manager’s Office
John M. Bohde
Deputy County Manager
(863) 534-6031