SUBJECT
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Approve an Agreement with Anfield Consulting, Inc. for lobbying services for fiscal year 2024. ($180,000 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Since 2006, Polk County has partnered with Anfield to satisfy a wide variety of advocacy needs for Polk County. Anfield 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.
On August 8, 2023, the Board approved an agreement with an annual expense of $180,000 to continue the County’s partnership with Anfield. In addition, Capital City Consulting (CCC), was again retained as a strategic addition to the team that will help advance Polk County’s agenda in upcoming legislative sessions.
A new agreement is being presented to the Board for consideration that would now include another strategic addition to the team by adding The Vogel Group, LLC. The term of this agreement will be from January 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024 (9 months). The October 1, 2023 agreement will terminate upon approval of the new contract.
The Vogel Group, LLC will enhance the County’s ability to advocate for, and respond to, policy issues which may arise and appropriation requests that have been filed during the 2024 season.
The term of this agreement is for nine (9) months beginning January 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. This 9-month agreement fee is in the amount of $180,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve an Agreement for Professional Services with Anfield Consulting, Inc. for lobbying services for fiscal year 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available in the Utilities and General funds.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Polk County, County Manager’s Office
Ryan J. Taylor
Deputy County Manager
(863) 534-6429