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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 5.7
TO: Mayor and Town Council September 20, 2022
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 85-2022, approving a five-year extension of the contract
with Townsend Public Affairs for legislative advocacy services through
the Tri-Valley Cities Coalition
BACKGROUND
For the past two decades the five Tri-Valley cities including the Town of Danville, and
Cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon have worked together as a
coalition to pursue and influence legislative solutions that benefit the Tri-Valley. In 2017,
the Tri-Valley Cities Coalition (TVCC) adopted a new Legislative Framework
strategically focused on federal, state, regional, and local advocacy. To assist with
pursuing the objectives of the framework the TVCC issued a Request for Proposal and
Qualifications (RFP/Q) for legislative advocacy services. Through that process
Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) was selected to provide advocacy services for the TVCC.
To administer and carry out the contract, the City of Pleasanton has acted as the fiduciary
agency, with contract expenses being equally shared by the five cities/town.
The initial five-year contract with TPA expires on September 30, 2022. In anticipation of
the contract sunsetting, the TVCC once again issued an RFP for legislative advocacy
services and interviewed potential consultants. Through that process, TPA was selected
to continue to assist the TVCC for an additional five-year term.
DISCUSSION
Legislative advocacy services assist the TVCC toward building consensus and
developing strategies to further legislative solutions that will serve the residents and
businesses of the Tri-Valley.
Over the last five years, TPA has worked closely with the TVCC, providing legislative
advocacy services at the state and federal level. TPA regularly updates the TVCC and
member cities/town on key legislative bills that could impact the region and advocates
on behalf of the coalition with legislative leaders. TPA also provides ongoing engagement
and advocacy on funding opportunities and has assisted the TVCC in securing over $7
million in federal earmarks and state funding.
Legislative Advocacy Services 2 September 20, 2022
The Tri-Valley Cities are now seeking the renewal of the Professional Services Agreement
for legislative advocacy services with TPA for five years. The new contract includes a
termination clause that allows the contract to be terminated by the cities at any time,
while compensating the consultant for any work actually performed.
The City of Pleasanton has agreed to continue to act as the fiduciary agent for the new
contract. The total cost of the five year contract is $750,000, equating to a commitment of
$150,000 per agency over the five year period. Adoption of Resolution No. 85-2022 will
authorize the Town Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City
of Pleasanton, committing the Town’s participation for the next five years.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Posting of the meeting agenda serves as notice to the general public.
FISCAL IMPACT
The annual cost of TVCC advocacy services is included General Government-Town
Council operating budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 85-2022, approving a five-year extension of the contract with
Townsend Public Affairs for legislative advocacy services through the Tri-Valley Cities
Coalition.
Attachment: Resolution No. 85-2022
Prepared by:
Cat Bravo
Management Analyst
Reviewed by:
Joseph A. Calabrigo
Town Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 85-2022
APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT WITH
TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS FOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
THROUGH THE TRI-VALLEY CITIES COALITION
WHEREAS, for the past two decades the five Tri-Valley cities including the Town of
Danville, and Cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon have worked
together as a coalition to pursue and influence legislative solutions that benefit the Tri-
Valley; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, the Tri-Valley Cities Coalition (TVCC) adopted a new Legislative
Framework strategically focused on federal, state, regional, and local advocacy; and
WHEREAS, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) was selected to provide advocacy services
for the TVCC; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Cities are now seeking the renewal of the Professional Services
Agreement for legislative advocacy services with TPA for five years; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the five year contract is $750,000, equating to a commitment
of $150,000 per agency over the five year period; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council does hereby approve a five-year extension
of the contract with Townsend Public Affairs for legislative advocacy services through
the Tri-Valley Cities Coalition.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on September 20, 2022
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
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MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK
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