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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 17 - Amend. No. 2 PSA David Turch and Assoc. Gov RelationsCity Council Agenda Report City of Lake Elsinore 130 South Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 www.lake-elsinore.org File Number: ID# 21-437 Agenda Date: 12/14/2021 Status: Approval FinalVersion: 1 File Type: Council Consent Calendar In Control: City Council / Successor Agency Agenda Number: 17) Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with David Turch and Associates for Government Relations and Legislative Advocacy Services Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to extend the Agreement for Professional Services with David Turch and Associates for Government Relations and Legislative Advocacy Services in such final form as approved by the City Attorney. Page 1 City of Lake Elsinore Printed on 12/14/2021 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Jason Simpson, City Manager Prepared By: Nicole Dailey, Deputy City Manager Date: December 14, 2021 Subject: Amendment No. 2 – Agreement with David Turch and Associates for Government Relations and Legislative Advocacy Services Recommendation Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to extend the Agreement for Professional Services with David Turch and Associates for Government Relations and Legislative Advocacy Services in an amount not to exceed $42,000 per year in such final form as approved by the City Attorney. Background Since 2016, David Turch and Associates (DTA) has been providing the City with government relations services including regular federal legislative updates, ongoing consultation, and representation of its affairs with the Legislative and Executive Branches of the Federal Government. The City entered into an agreement with David Turch and Associates to provide these services on April 1, 2016 for an amount of $3,500 per month. DTA serves as the City liaison with our federal elected officials in terms of responding to calls or requests for projects and funding opportunities including recent earmark funding offered at the federal level. This agreement was extended in December 2017 to ensure the City had adequate representation and support related to the Lake Elsinore Advanced Pump Storage project or LEAPS. LEAPS is a proposed hydroelectric project in the Cleveland National Forest that seeks to use Lake Elsinore as the “lower reservoir.” In April 2019, the City Council unanimously voted “to oppose the LEAPS project subject to conditions.” Nevada Hydro, the project proponent, is still making its way through the licensing process with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The City is fully participating in the formal FERC licensing process and DTA continues to provide services and assist the City’s efforts in addressing concerns and coordinating with federal agencies. Discussion As noted in Amendment No. 2, staff is requesting to extend the City’s ongoing representation through June 30, 2024, with an option to extend the term of the Agreement on a 12-month basis not to exceed three (3) additional twelve (12) month renewal terms at the same cost. David Turch and Associates – Amendment No. 2 December 14, 2021 Page 2 of 2 Services to be provided to the City include representing the City as a liaison with its federal representatives, assisting in applying for congressional direct spending and federal funding opportunities, and keeping the City informed about any legislative proposals or actions that could have a significant impact on the City, including LEAPS. A more detailed scope of services is attached in Exhibit D. To date, the City Manager’s Office has been satisfied with DTA’s performance and recommends the City Council approve this amendment. Fiscal Impact The fiscal impact is up to $42,000 per year and is included in the City’s Annual Operating Budget. Exhibits A – Amendment No. 2 B – Amendment No. 1 C – Original Agreement D – Scope of Services AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES David Turch and Associates Government Relations and Legislative Advocacy This Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Professional Services is made and entered into as of 12/15/2021, by and between the City of Lake Elsinore, a municipal corporation (“City), and David Turch and Associates (DTA), (“Consultant”). RECITALS A. The City and Consultant have entered into that certain Agreement for Professional Services dated as of 4/1/2016, (the “Original Agreement”). Except as otherwise defined herein, all capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings set forth for such terms in the Original Agreement. B. The Original Agreement provided for compensation to Consultant in an amount of Three Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($3,500) per month. C. The Original Agreement had a term of five months, commencing on 4/1/2016 and ending on 8/31/2016. D. Amendment No. 1, dated December 12, 2017, revised the Scope of Services and extended the Original Agreement for a period of one (1) year ending December 31, 2018 with the option to extend the term of the agreement on a 12-month basis not to exceed three (3) additional (12) month renewals. The Original Agreement as amended by Amendment No.1 are hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement.” E. The parties now desire to extend the term for such services as set forth in this Amendment No 2. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, City and Consultant agree as follows: 1. Section 1, Scope of Services, of the Agreement is hereby amended to add the following: Consultant shall also perform the services described in Consultant’s 11/30/2021 Proposal (attached to this Amendment No. 2 as Exhibit A- 1). Consultant shall provide such services at the time, place, and in the manner specified in Exhibit A-1, subject to the direction of the City through its staff that it may provide from time to time. 2. Section 2c, Term, of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows: The term of this Agreement shall commence on April 1, 2016 and shall continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2024, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of the Agreement (the “Term”). The City may, at its sole discretion, extend the term of this Agreement on a 12-month basis not to exceed three additional twelve (12) month renewal terms by giving written notice thereof to Consultant not less than thirty (30) days before the end of the Term, such notice to be exercised by the City Manager or designee. 3. Except for the changes specifically set forth herein, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. 2 to be executed on the respective dates set forth below. “CITY” CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, a municipal corporation “CONSULTANT” David Turch and Associates, a Sole Proprietorship Jason Simpson, City Manager Date: David N. M. Turch Date: __ ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Director of Administrative Services Attachments: Exhibit A-1 – Consultant’s Proposal EXHIBIT A-1 CONSULTANT’S PROPOSAL [ATTACHED] CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE SCOPE OF WORK  Serve as liaison between the City and its representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, House and Senate committees of jurisdiction and relevant federal agencies.  Identify and implement strategies to obtain funding on behalf of the City through Congressionally Directed Spending, other federal legislation and federal grants.  Assist the City in drafting letters of support and Congressionally Directed Spending requests to Congress.  Keep the City apprised of any legislative proposals that may have a significant impact on its operations.  Advise and assist in the implementation of a strategic plan that meets the City’s goals as it relates to Nevada Hydro’s Lake Elsinore Advanced Pump Storage Project (LEAPS).  Raise the political profile of the Lake Elsinore project with Members of Congress and the Executive Branch to ensure that the City’s interests are protected and that the LEAPS project is thoroughly vetted.  Monitor filings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and notify Lake Elsinore and the city attorney as necessary.  Plan, schedule and staff any City trips to Washington, D.C. to advocate before Congressional members, House and Senate committees of jurisdiction, as well as relevant agencies.  Follow-up on Washington meetings and report back to the City.  Provide frequent updates to the City. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SERVICES AGREEMEENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE AND DAVI❑ TURCH AND ASSOCIATES THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Amendment No. 1 °) is dated as of December 12, 2017 by and between the City of Lake Elsinore, a municipal corporation ("City") and David Turch and Associates (DTA) ("Consultant"). RECITALS A. The City and Consultant have entered into that certain Federal Government Relations Services Agreement dated as of April 1, 2016 (the "Original Agreement"). Except as otherwise defined herein, all capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings set forth for such terms in the Original Agreement. B. The City has determined that it requires the following professional services: advice, counsel and representation of, principally but not limited to, its affairs with the Legislative and Executive Branches of the Federal Government. C. Consultant has submitted to City an "Government Relations and Legislative Advocacy" proposal dated November 29, 2017 that provides for the scope of services beginning December 12, 2017. D. The parties now desire to amend the Original Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, City and Consultant agree as follows: Section 2c, Term, is hereby amended to read in its entirely as follows: The term of the Agreement shall commence on April 1, 2016, and shall remain in effect until December 31, 2018, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of the Agreement (the "Term"). The City may, at its sole discretion, extend the term of this Agreement on a 12-month basis not to exceed three (3) additional twelve (12) month renewal terms by giving written notice thereof to Consultant not less than thirty (30) days before the end of the contract term, such notice to be exercised by the City Manager or designee. 2. Exhibit A to the Original Agreement, "Scope of Services", is hereby replaced by Exhibit A-1, attached to this Amendment No. 1 and incorporated herein. 3. Except for the changes specifically set forth herein, all other terms and conditions of the Original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Exhibit A - Amendment No. 1 Turch - Final IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. 1 to be executed on the respective dates set forth below. "CITY" CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, a municipal corporation Grant s, City Manager Date: 1 f o 1"- �.-'Aw-�-0 WE APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney "CONSULTANT" David Turch and Associates r . r Date: 1 Attachments: Exhibit A-1 — Consultant's Proposal K IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. 4 to be executed on the respective dates set forth below. "CITY" "CONSULTANT" CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, a municipal David Turch and Associates corporation Grant Yates, City Manager Date: ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Aitomey Attachments: Exhibit A-9 - Consultants Proposal EXHIBIT A-1 SCOPE OF SERVICES [To be attached] November 29, 2017 A Proposal to Provide Government Relations and Legislative Advocacy Services for The City of Lake Elsinore 'Avid J�rch and 4.��iata November 29, 2017 Dear Mr. Yates: I much enjoyed discussing with you and city staff the possible ramifications of the proposed hydroelectric project. We are eager to assist you in protecting and advancing the interests of the City of Lake Elsinore and its citizens in this endeavor as well as your other opportunities with our federal government. David Turch and Associates is a successful, experienced, and well -respected government relations firm. For three decades we have provided comprehensive strategic planning, legislative goal setting, intergovernmental advocacy and political analysis to a broad range of clients. They include public sector entities from across the country to corporations within the U.S. and abroad. We understand our federal institutions, missions, programs and functions. We participate in the political process. Throughout our thirty -year history, we have well -established working relationships with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Army Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife Service, the Forest Service and the Appropriations Committees in each chamber of Congress. These working relationships, already developed, translate into immediate effectiveness for you. Our success is based on hard work and experience. We look forward to providing the representation in Washington you deserve. Sincerely, David M. N. Turch 517 2"a Street, Northeast Washington, D.C. (202) 543-3744 avid Ourch and 4.,.W�k�a QUALIFICATIONS David Turch and Associates is a leader in providing advocacy at the federal level for municipal projects, government procurement programs, and transportation. We provide the knowledge, work ethic and experience to provide the services and results required by the City of Lake Elsinore. Our clients include public sector entities from across the country to corporations in the U.S. and abroad. Much of our work, however, involves meeting the priorities of municipalities. We are results oriented. We know how to get the job done. Our record of success is a result of collaborating with clients in developing sound and realistic objectives. We listen to and communicate with you in establishing the best strategy for success. David Turch and Associates works closely with the senior lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advance your positions. We have strong relationships with Members from Oregon to Florida, of both political parties, in the House and the Senate. We are well known by the chairmen of the committees as well as the ranking minority members. Consequently, our work is relatively unaffected by changes in congressional leadership. As a dominant federal advocacy firm representing California interests, we work with most Members from your state. Many are personal friends. We focus on securing congressional support for our clients' priorities while also advancing their interests with federal agencies, including the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and the Office of Management and Budget. We are well grounded in the process of our government, not just in the people elected to govern. Our staff understands how, when, and where the laws and regulations are written. We are respected for our integrity and honesty in representing our clients. Your priorities will receive attention at the highest levels. 2 To further enhance the City of Lake Elsinore's presence in Washington, we belong to, or actively participate in, a number of organizations which include: — Women in Government Relations, — California League of Cities, — California State Association of Counties, — Washington Area Transit Industry Representatives, — The U.S. Conference of Mayors, — The National League of Cities, — The National Association of Counties, — The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. — National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE) -- Airports Council International —North America (ACI-NA) This offers several advantages to Lake Elsinore. We combine the efforts of local government associations, transportation commissions, economic development agencies, federal agencies, and Congress to make all these entities function for you. By working closely with you and the leaders in Washington, D.C., our efforts will be successful. Clients, elected officials, and the media know of and acclaim our work: proven, effective assistance in dealing with [agencies of the federal government]." San Bernardino Sun editorial. "... Turch's company has done a good job for Rialto, bringing millions in federal money to the city through grants and legislations (sic)." Daily Bulletin editorial, Ontario, California. "... Turch has been instrumental in getting... a $5 million appropriation as part of the Intennodal Surface Transportation and Efficiency Act...." The Californian, Temecula, California. "...you guys [David Turch and Associates] make it easy to be welcoming because you are great advocates for communities." a senior EPA official. 3 APPROACH We understand the city of Lake Elsinore's immediate concern with Nevada Hydro's hydroelectric plan. Therefore, our proposed immediate task will be to access the current status of this project with the multiple federal agencies either having jurisdiction or other interests. Our objective is to allow the City sufficient time and accurate information to determine whether it is in its interest to support or oppose Nevada Hydro's Lake Elsinore Advanced Pump Storage Project (LEAPS) and under what terms and conditions. We would work the City to identify a course of action to either obstruct the project in its entirety or to negotiate and enforce on the federal level, offsets for the benefit of Lake Elsinore. This would include any required or desired remediation. Additionally, this initial assessment would identify coalition partners i.e. Vectis Strategies and our likely adversaries i.e. Dentonf U.S. LLP, recently retained in Washington by Nevada Hyrdro. Immediately raising the political profile of the Lake Elsinore project with Members of Congress and the executive branch will achieve one of the City's primary objectives, which is to ensure that the Lake Elsinore"s interests are protected by ensuring that the LEAPS project is thoroughly vetted. We encourage a contingent of City Council members and staff to travel to Washington, D.C. early next year to directly advocate before Congress and relevant federal agencies. Aside from meeting with the appropriate congressional members, we will organize appointments with House and Senate committees of jurisdiction. We also will target agencies that have a direct or tangential interest in protecting Lake Elsinore. Representative Ken Calvert has been and will be supportive of the city's positions. He has already submitted a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) expressing opposition to fast -tracking the application process. Continuing to work with his office, we will also engage Senators Feinstein and Harris. There are series of entities within the federal government with an interest in Nevada Hyrdo's hydroelectric plans. They include: — Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; — The Army Corps of Engineers; — The Environmental Protection Agency; — Fish and Wildlife Service; — The U.S. Forest Service; — The Appropriations Committees in each chamber of Congress. We will be responsible for coordinating those efforts to best serve the City of Lake Elsinore. 4 We will carefully engage and monitor the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. We will meet with the US Army Corps of Engineers, both here in Washington, D.C. and in their Los Angeles District Office. We will organize meetings with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the US Forest Service and the US Environmental Protection Agency to request their engagement in the process. Meeting with agency officials here in Washington promotes a symbiotic relationship in which they can better sense your particular needs and adjust as needed. Agency officials want to know how they can be helpful to you. Lake Elsinore's involvement on the federal level with Washington officials is important. Following the Washington, DC advocacy trip, we will conduct follow up discussion with each of the agencies' regional offices. We will continue to apply all due political pressure on the project by ensuring the continued engagement of your congressional delegation and federal agencies. REPORTING We place great emphasis on communication. This will be achieved through personal updates and frequent visits with Lake Elsinore. We will communicate with you extensively and expect to regularly hear from you. This gives you immediate information and provides you with the ability to ask detailed questions and provide specific direction. Such personal service fosters improved relations and provides a forum for more detailed examination of your federal issues. We maintain close relationships with our clients. Members of the governing boards of our clients know us personally. We make frequent visits to your area. We listen. We work hard to understand your current needs and your plans for the future. We appreciate the role everyone plays in this team effort. We understand how issues can develop quickly and we have the ability to adapt to such changing demands. We understand your agenda and track issues not specifically listed but of interest to you. As a client, you are a priority to us. We are available to you by email and phone call always. 5 RELEVANT LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH SUCCESSES David Turch and Associates has an excellent working relationship with the Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies of interest to the City. Our past projects vary between flood control to groundwater remediation to groundwater recharge. David Turch and Associates has a solid background with myriad municipal projects and entities which have interests similar to those of the City of Lake Elsinore. A few of those clients include: -- City of Chino, CA: Chino is pursuing the Pine Avenue Improvements Project which involves significant fill material for the roadway embankments within the impoundment area of the Prado Reservoir. We are working with Chino and the USACE's Asset Management Division to secure the necessary permits. Just Iast month, David Turch and Amanda Stephenson were in Los Angeles attending a meeting at the USACE's district office to resolve a point of contention over the initial construction plans. — Cities of Ontario and Chino, CA: Prado Basin Ecosystem Restoration project is a multi jurisdictional opportunity to create a wetlands ecosystem and enhance recreational uses as part of a regional watershed management plan. Located in the Prado Basin in Chino, with feed waters from Mill Creek in Ontario, the project is designed to increase the headwaters available to Orange County's drinking water system by taking advantage of the natural filtration systems in the area. Spearheaded by the City of Ontario and supported by the City of Chino, the County of San Bernardino, the Inland Empire Utilities Agencies (IEUA), the Orange County Water District (OC WD), and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the proposed project takes a fallow and underutilized area transforming it into a destination providing environmental and recreational benefits consistent with USACE's goals. — City of South Gate, CA: The City has been in discussion with the Army Corps of Engineers on recreational development along the Los Angeles River south of Los Angeles City. With the passage of Measure M, tens of millions of dollars are becoming available to cities along the river. South Gate, a community of with over 100,000 residents, has already received an $8 million grant to begin work on construction of a recreational/pedestrian/bike path on its riparian border. Additional funds are forthcoming not just for South Gate but for a host of cities along the river. We are working with South Gate and the Corps, exploring avenues on how to coordinate and connect recreational projects down river of L.A. with the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Project. rel -- Fallon County, Montana: For the past year, David Turch & Associates has coordinated efforts between the Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Environmental Protection Agency to remediate Baker Lake in Fallon County, Montana. Baker Lake suffered significant damage when a tornado deposited considerable amounts of debris into the lake. We organized a site visit by the regional directors of the Corps and EPA which resulted in these respective agencies reaching an agreement with Fallon County on a remediation plan. The project requires dewatering, several feet of dredging, and shoreline restoration. Because each agency is responsible for a different aspect of this remediation project, the coordination of their efforts has been critical to its overall success. We also negotiated with EPA and the Corps of Engineers remediation for Baker Lake and forgiveness of imposed $37,500 per day fine. Earlier this fall, the County received $2.1 million from FEMA. When the County recently asked for an extension, David Turch and Associates facilitated discussions with FEMA and Army Corps of Engineers about the required steps and the compelling reasons to grant the request. City of Temecula, CA: When the City was notified earlier this year by the US Army Corps of Engineers that is was reducing the scope (top of bank landscaping and irrigation) of the current construction phase of the Murrieta Creek Flood Project that runs through Temecula's historic downtown, we took action to resolve the funding discrepancy. In close coordination with Temecula, we worked with the ACOE, the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee and Representative Ken Calvert (R-CA) — through direct agency/congressional meetings and correspondence -- to ensure that sufficient funding ($2 million) was allocated to complete all sections of this phase of the project, including the landscaping and irrigation component, a high priority for Temecula. A problem for the city was the frequent flooding of Old Town. The Corps had resisted what was believed to be a solution of removing of vegetation including mature trees from the Murrieta creek bed. We worked closely with both Senate offices and the Corps to resolve the problem and thus alleviated the flooding issue in Old Town Temecula. — City of Rialto: secured the national priorities listinglsuperfund site and $23 million for perchlorate remediation from DOD and EPA for contaminated water supply — Cities of Rialto and Colton: In working with the inland Empire cities of Rialto and Colton on their perch lorate groundwater contamination issue, we advocated with their congressional delegation to secure over $23 million from the EPA and the Department of Defense to help remediate the site. As part of our efforts to expand federal funding sources, we worked with then Congressman Joe Baca 7 (D-CA) and Representative Grace Napolitano (D-CA) on authorizing a new program — the California Reclamation Groundwater Remediation Initiative -- under the auspices of the Bureau of Reclamation. The program authorized $10 million for the purposes of groundwater remediation to assist Rialto and Colton to deal more effectively with their groundwater contamination problem. We also worked with EPA headquarters and Region IX office in San Francisco and with relevant congressional committees, in particular the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, in advancing the City ofRialto's objective of securing a National Priorities Listing (NPL) designation of its the 160-acre B.F. Goodrich site. As part of our water advocacy, we meet regularly with the Bureau of Reclamation, the ACOE and the EPA as well as with the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Natural Resources committees and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on our clients' behalf. We understand how important it is to tap into all relevant water authorization programs, including the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse program. With our large California client base, we are keenly aware how imperative it is for communities in the Western part of the country to reclaim and reuse wastewater and impaired ground or surface waters. We know how to navigate the federal process — both executive and legislative — to achieve our clients' priorities. 8 OTHER EXAMPLES OF LEGISLATIVE & EXECUTIVE BRANCH SUCCESSES Economic Development -,lob Training On behalf of the City of Imperial, California, we have been diligently holding meetings over several years with officials from the Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA), both in Washington, D.C. and with their regional office in southern California. Our work paid off in 2013 when the City of Imperial secured a $3,000,000 EDA grant to fund the extension of water, wastewater, and the construction of surface road and other improvements along Neckel Road. This project supports the development of the Alliance and Innovative Regional Center, an USCIS approved E13-5 green card investment regional center, which will include a hotel, retail center, and office park. This project supports foreign direct investment and global competitiveness. This investment is part of a $3,828,375 project that will create an estimated 642 jobs and leverage $22.25 million in private investment. Through our advocacy work with EPA, we were able to help the City of Rialto partner with the agency to establish a job training program aimed at helping prepare young adults in Rialto for employment opportunities in the hazardous waste cleanup industry. The Superfund Job Training Initiative (SuperJTI) program combines extensive classroom instruction with hands-on training exercises for each participant. SuperJTI graduates have the technical skills to work on a broad range of construction, environmental remediation, and cleanup projects at Superfund sites. EPA offers SuperJTI training through its Technical Assistance Services for Communities (TASC) contract, which provides training and independent technical assistance to communities. TASC provides assistance to communities affected by hazardous waste sites regulated by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Emergency Preparedness & Action We organized a Stearns County advocacy trip to Washington, D.0 to advance their interests in emergency preparedness. We met with Members of the Minnesota delegation, Congressional Committees of interest and various federal agencies, including FEMA. The County was awarded over $165,000 from FEMA in Hazard Mitigation grants to construct tornado safe rooms. In June 2016, a tornado touched down in Fallon County, Montana and caused extensive damage to a local lake. David Turch and Associates immediately initiated work with FEMA, County Officials, the Governor's office, and the Montana Congressional delegation to determine the best resources and funding structures to remediate the lake. We worked directly with the Governor's Office to submit a `Major Disaster Declaration' to President Obama� and the Congressional Delegation to secure letters of support to the FEMA Administrator. Fallon County is currently receiving support from FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers. 0 Law Enforcement In September 2014, the Justice Department's COPS Office awarded $250,000 to the Rialto Police Department to hire two School Resource Officers (SRO). We worked closely with the Rialto Police Department and the COPS Office and Rialto's congressional House and Senate delegations. We organized several meetings in 2014 between Rialto City officials and COPS Office Director Ronald Davis to discuss the City's law enforcement personnel needs and Justice Department grant opportunities. In addition to the SRO grant the Rialto Police Department secured over $625,000 in COPS funding to hire five new police officers. The Police Department also secured a $93,000 grant in 2012 as part of a study that received national attention on the use of body cameras. The police department saw an 88 percent drop in complaints against officers, from 24 to 3 in a single year, after implementing the body cameras. Use -of -force incidents also fell by nearly 60 percent from 61 to 25 incidents. Transportation In 2012, we worked with the Riverside Transit Administration (RTA) to secure a $2.4 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Clean Fuel Grant. The federal funds were used to cover the cost of replacing RTA's fleet of compressed natural gas buses, which were reaching the end of their useful life. RTA is in the process of spending over $50 million on the purchase of 97 full-sized buses, with the potential to buy more if needed. Over the years, we have secured tens of millions of dollars for interchange projects along the 1-10 and I-15 Corridors in Southern California, including the I-10 and Riverside Avenue Interchange, the 1-15 and Base Line Road Interchange, and the proposed SR-60 Potrero Boulevard Interchange. When previously earmarked funds were at risk of being rescinded for the Potrero Boulevard Interchange project in the summer of 2012, we worked with the City of Beaumont, the Department of Transportation, and Caltrans to ensure that the funds remained dedicated to the project. We have also secured tens of millions of dollars for bridges and road improvement projects for our clients across the country. We have been working with the City of Montclair, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority, and the San Bernardino Associated Governments on the Gold Line extension (Phase 2B) from Azusa to Montclair. The City of Montclair, our client, has been actively engaged in advocating for the buildout of Phase 2B. City officials have explored various funding solutions to pay for the extension of the light rail line from Claremont to Montclair — a $68 million segment — which serves as the gateway into the western portion of San Bernardino County. We have held discussions and met with Federal Transit Administration officials, both in Washington, DC and in Los Angeles, on potential federal funding sources for the project, including Small Starts. In order to expand federal funding options, City officials have also met with the Department of Transportation's Office of Infrastructure Finance and Innovation. In this regard, we reviewed the possibility of securing funds under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program and the 10 Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA). On the local font, Montclair has also applied for Cap and Trade funds. With the passage of Measure M in Los Angeles County, raising $1.1 billion for the construction of the Gold Line from Azusa to Claremont, Montclair has until April 2018 to secure a funding package to link up with the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority's construction timetable. The City has lined up support from members from the Los Angeles and San Bernardino Congressional Delegations and is reviewing all available options. We have worked with the City of Monrovia on its development plans along the Gold Line light rail extension through the City. Monrovia's Station Square Transit Village development is the most ambitious project in Monrovia in decades and, when completed, will ultimately cover 80 acres-- including a park -and -ride transit center, more than 1,000 new residential units, neighborhood retail establishments, offices and public spaces. We helped secure over $4.5 million for the project. Beyond assisting the City in securing federal funds for the project, we were more recently engaged in obtaining congressional support in facilitating an agreement on the construction of a maintenance facility between Monrovia and the Gold Line Construction Authority. We also secured funding for the City's trolley system, parks and downtown historic preservation project. NASA/SOFIA Program President Obama's FY 2015 budget request for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) proposed to eliminate funding for the Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) program operated out of Palmdale, California. David Turch and Associates was tasked by the City of Palmdale to mobilize and secure congressional support to restore full funding -- $87 million -- for SOFIA. Termination of the program would have resulted in the direct loss of over 200 high -paying jobs in the Palmdale region. We immediately engaged key House and Senate Appropriations Committee Members and enlisted the support of the California Congressional Delegation. We organized a Palmdale City advocacy trip to Washington, DC prior to the NASA budget markup by the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee. The Palmdale delegation met with top NASA representatives including the official in charge of handling funding justifications for the Astrophysics Division. The Palmdale group had meetings with Kevin McCarthy, then House Majority Whip, whose congressional district stretches into the Antelope Valley, as well as with the Republican and Democratic leadership of the CJS Subcommittee. We leveraged local business and labor interests for the project on Capitol Hill. We duplicated our efforts on the Senate side, working closely with. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer. We coordinated our legislative advocacy efforts with research stakeholders from northern California. The end result was a House mark of $70 million and a Senate mark of $87 million. The enacted continuing resolution for FY 2015 allowed NASA to continue to fully operate SOFIA. The respective House/Senate appropriations marks, moreover, ensured that the program was funded through the end of 2015 fiscal year and beyond. Homeland Security David Turch and Associates provides federal advocacy services for the Interagency Communications Interoperability System (I-C-I System) Joint Powers Authority (JPA), a multicity member agency including Beverly Hills, Burbank, Culver City, Glendale, Montebello, Pasadena,Pomona and Santa Monica. In addition, ICIS network subscribers include the Bob Hope Airport Authority, the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (LA IMPACT), and the Verdugo Fire Communications Center, serving the cities of Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, South Pasadena, San Marino, San Gabriel, Sierra Madre, Monterey Park, and Alhambra. The I-C-1 System covers millions of residents in Los Angeles County. Our firm has been actively promoting I-C-I System's federal agenda with key members of the House and Senate as well as relevant congressional committees and the Executive Branch. We have worked with I-C-I System board members and staff in crafting a federal strategy that advances ICIS's interests by: educating federal representatives about the critical nature of the organization's work; pursuing appropriations and programmatic funding; and leveraging congressional support on behalf of I-C-I System, resulting in millions of dollars in federal funds for the build out of the system. On policy and regulatory fronts, we have promoted I-C-I System's interests before federal agencies including the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services regarding COPS Technology funding, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding their grants programs and "Best Practices" site, and Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate Command, Control and Interoperability Division regarding the establishment of national standards for interoperable communications. I-C-I System members worked with the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to discuss the agency's implementation and administration of the $1 billion Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program (PSIC) as well as the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). More recently, I-C-I System officials met with NTIA to discuss the agency's plans on establishing and implementing FirstNet, the governance board in charge of managing the development of a nationwide broadband network for public safety. ICIS also met with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officials from the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to discuss a legislative rider in H.R. 3630 (P.L. 112-96), legislation extending middle class tax breaks and unemployment benefits, that mandates a "take back" of frequencies in the UHF T-Band portion of spectrum (470-512 MHz), which is used to support narrowband voice systems in a dozen of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, including within LA County. ICIS operates within the T-Band range of frequencies. We are working to resolve the T-Band issue with the LA Congressional Delegation, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the House and Senate Homeland Security Committees, and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. 12 Education Since entering into an agreement in 2013, we have been working with the City of Hemet, California to raise awareness of their issues on Capitol Hill. We have met with Members of the California delegation as well as with key congressional committees and federal agencies. In September 2014, Hemet was awarded a $340,918 Education grant for the Hemet Unified School District to improve school climate and keep students safe. We worked through the City in support of the grant application. Aviation Our achievements include last year's change to a federal statute which allowed up to $250 million to be exchanged between Ontario International Airport and Los Angeles World Airports. This transfer had been prohibited by U.S. House of Representatives rules. It was critical in allowing Ontario to become an independent airport. We worked with the City of Ontario, California in its campaign to regain control of the Ontario International Airport from the City of Los AngeleslLos Angeles World Airports. In this successful endeavor, we coordinated closely with Southern California municipalities, counties, national aviation stakeholders, members of Congress, congressional committees and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to advance our client's agenda. This multi -pronged strategy involved orchestrating a congressional field hearing, enlisting congressional support as well as securing the enactment of a legislative provision amending federal law to allow the $250 million settlement agreement between Ontario and Los Angeles to take effect. In securing a legislative fix, we enlisted the support of key congressional players including Chairman Bill Shuster and Ranking Member Pete Defazio of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Chairman John Thune and Ranking Member Bill Nelson of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, and assembled a bipartisan coalition of members from the Southern California delegation including Representatives Ken Calvert, an appropriations cardinal, and Grace Napolitano, a senior Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Over a period of ten months, we secured the introduction of stand-alone, companion bills in each chamber of Congress, overcame earmark concerns, ensured our legislative text was part of Chairman Shuster and Chairman Thune's respective FAA reauthorization measures and, as a fall back plan, inserted our provision in the Senate Transportation Appropriations bill. Moreover, we enlisted the support of the House Republican leadership team in moving our provision through the House. Enactment of our legislative fix allowed the airport transfer to take place on November 1, 2016. We worked with the City of Imperial, the City of El Centro, the County of Imperial and SeaPort Airlines on securing a Department of Transportation waiver so that Imperial County Airport can continue to participate in the Essential Air Service (EAS) program. The EAS provides a federal subsidy to encourage commercial passenger air service in rural communities. The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (Public 13 Law 112-95) amended the EAS requiring participating communities to maintain an average of 10 enplanements or more per service day in order to remain program eligible. This new statutory requirement took effect at the beginning of FY 2013 (October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013). Imperial County Airport's average daily enplanements for FY 2013 was below the minimum DOT threshold. David Turch and Associates worked with all regional stakeholders, including Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and Representative Juan Vargas, in a successful effort to secure a waiver, which was issued by the Transportation Department in September 2014. We organized several meetings with EAS officials and held numerous communications with congressional and regional representatives. Continued EAS service to the airport is a critical component of the region's economic development plans. The waiver allows the airport to continue to have access to the $1.6 million EAS grant through FY 2015. From a different advocacy perspective, we are sometimes retained by a client to block an initiative that will harm their interest. David Turch and Associates was hired by the homeowner's associations of Lake Nona Estates and North Lake Park in Orlando, Florida to increase the level of transparency with the Greater Orlando Airport Authority (GOAA) regarding the planned expansion of their East Airfield. The original airport plans threatened to adversely affect the environment and health of the community residents. David Turch & Associates successfully engaged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USCOE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and relevant members of the House and Senate to pressure the GOAA to make plan modifications to address the communities' concerns. As a result, a community park was created as a buffer zone which then bordered an area that was agreed to be used only for low intensity aviation activity. Any high intensity aircraft activity was also agreed to be located at the area farthest from residential communities. In a unique example, we convinced Congress to direct the FAA to essentially close an airport —Rialto. This is the only time in the history of America this has occurred. Domestic Violence David Turch and Associates helped the Stearns County Attorney secure a $100,000 in funding to establish the first Domestic Violence Court in Minnesota. Prior to establishing the DV Court, all seven of the last intentional homicides in Stearns County were related to domestic violence. Within the first three years of operation, the DV Court saw 58% of victims, who received legal services, separated permanently from abusers, a reduction in assaults and violations of no -contact orders, and increased school attendance from the children involved. These improvements include significant economic benefit to the community of decreased use of judicial and enforcement resources, fewer missed days of work or absences from school, and lower health care related costs due to physical injury. 14 STAFF BIOGRAPHIES David Turch and Associates has the right people. We have the institutional knowledge to expertly navigate Congress and the Executive Branch. We will work on your behalf beginning immediately. We pride ourselves in working year-round for our clients and are accessible through many means of communication. We are a dedicated team devoted to success. David Turch David Turch served more than fifteen years as a legislative aide with Members of both the U.S. House and Senate and both major political parties. A former Division Director for two of the nation's largest public relations firms, David achieved substantial expertise in the development of successful government marketing strategies. In August of 1987 he founded David Turch and Associates at its present location on Capitol Hill. David was graduated from Saint John's University with majors in economics and business administration. Marilyn Campbell Marilyn Campbell is our chief operating officer. A native Washingtonian, Marilyn brings extensive management and political experience including staff service on the House Rules Committee, the most powerful committee in Congress. Ms. Campbell also served as a staff member to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Subsequently, Marilyn managed some of Washington's top law firms and the Washington office of Ferranti International of the United Kingdom, one of the world's leading defense contractors. Col. Vic Tambone (USAF Ret.) Mr. Tambone served the country as an Air Force officer for twenty-four years, rising to the rank of colonel. In addition to being a pilot, staff officer, and commander, he served with distinction in the Office of Legislative Liaison for the Secretary of the Air Force. Tambone also served as a program manager for aircraft acquisition, an Advance Agent for Presidential Flight Support, and the military aide to Secretary Henry Kissinger. President Bush appointed Mr. Tambone as the first Chief of Staff, Science and Technology Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he served as special advisor to the members of the Under Secretary's immediate staff and also as a liaison to other components of the Department, the Administration, and the US Congress. Victor Tambone attended the Virginia Military Institute, and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautic engineering and a minor in astronautic engineering. He also holds a Masters degree in intemational'politics from Webster University and is a graduate of the Harvard University, JFK School of Government, National Preparedness Leadership Institute. 15 Kevin Bosch Kevin Bosch is the director of legislative research; he monitors the activities of Congressional committees and agencies of the Executive Branch. Mr. Bosch provides the firm with a solid business perspective from his work as manager of Georgetown Pipe and Tobacco, an internationally renowned firm. Mr. Bosch holds an advanced degree in Comparative Politics from The American University. Kodiak Hill -Davis Kodiak Hill -Davis brings experience in both the legislative and regulatory processes. Ms. HiIkDavis joined David Turch and Associates in 2007 after serving on the staff of Congresswoman Nancy L. Johnson. She has worked extensively on behalf of both public and private sector clients on a wide range of initiatives. She currently sits as the co-chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure taskforce for Women in Government Relations. Ms. Hill -Davis earned a degree in Political Science from Smith College, a J.D. from George Mason University where she focused on regulatory law and analysis and is a member in good standing of the Virginia Bar. Jamie Jones Jamie Jones has been with David Turch and Associates for the past 17 years focusing on meeting our clients' interests in public safety, transportation, economic development, defense, environment and water related matters. Mr. Jones has extensive experience working with municipalities, particularly in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Jones worked for twelve years in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a senior level staffer for a member from the Los Angeles County Congressional Delegation, Mr. Jones managed the legislative operations of the office and worked closely with both the Republican and Democratic leaderships of the House. Jamie worked as a consultant/advance representative on a congressional campaign in New York. He was also a senior associate for a New York -based financial institution. Jamie holds an advanced degree in International Affairs from The American University. Amanda Stephenson Amanda Stephenson joined the firm from the School of Policy and Government at George Mason University where she earned her degree in political science. Ms. Stephenson attended George Mason as the recipient of a prestigious athletic scholarship and was a member of the Division i Women's Soccer Team. She also earned a coveted nomination as a Women in Government Relations fellow. As a Southern California native, Ms. Stephenson has cultivated a deep understanding of the California region where her policy ingenuity proves to be advantageous. 16 CLIENT REFERENCES Riverside Transit Agency 1825 Third Street, PO Box 59968, Riverside, California Larry Rubio, CEO 951-565-5022 — David Turch and Associates secured $2.4 million from the Federal Transit Agency through the Clean Fuel Grant as well as replaced and doubled to a total of$2.2 million of previously rescinded funds for the transit center. We continue to work with the Riverside Transit Agency on other ongoing projects. City of Rialto, California 150 South Palm Avenue, Rialto, California Mayor Deborah Robertson 909-820-2689 -- David Turch and Associates secured the national priorities listing and $23 million for perchlorate remediation from DOD and EPA for contaminated water supply. We continue to work with the City of Rialto on other ongoing projects. City of Beverly Hills, California 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California Mayor John Mirisch 310425-2196 cell phone — David Turch and Associates has promoted Beverly Hills' priority of autonomous vehicles with Administrator Flowers at the FTA, Administer Rosekind of NHTSA, Administer Strickland, formerly with NHTSA, Administer Augustine at DOT, Sec. Tios at the Treasury, Senators Booker (NJ), Shelby (AL), Feinstein, Boxer and now Harris (CA), Congressmembers McCarthy and Lieu (CA), Cochran (MS) Wilson (SC), Barton (TX) and Dingell (MI) as well as all relevant committees. We continue to work with the City of Beverly Hills on other ongoing projects. City of Ontario, California 303 East B Street, Ontario, California Alan Wapner, SCAG President or Al Boling 909-395-2447 or 909-395-2010 — David Turch and Associates secured $1 million for an interchange project and amended federal aviation statue to allow the transfer of Ontario International Airport to the Ontario International Airport Authority from Los Angeles city. We continue to work with the City of Ontario on other ongoing projects. 17 City of Imperial, California 420 Imperial Avenue, Imperial, California Geoff Dale 619-258-4100 — David Turch and Associates secured $3 million from EDA for water, wastewater and other improvements to create 642 jobs and $22.5 million in private investment. We continue to work with the City of Imperial on other ongoing projects. Fallon County, Montana 10 West Fallon Avenue, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana Steve Baldwin 406-778-7107 — David Turch and Associates negotiated with EPA and the Corps of Engineers remediation for Baker Lake and forgiveness of imposed $37,5001day fine. We also reduced large force exercise use of MOA from 240 days down to 10 days per year. We continue to work with Fallon County on other ongoing projects. 19 David lurch and 4.,�aciates Fee Proposal We recommend a negotiated monthly retainer as the best method of payment for our services. Monthly retainers are an agreed upon amount for which we will perform all of the activities necessary to effectively represent your interests. For you, a monthly retainer provides stability for planning and the elimination of the administrative expense required to analyze bills. Retainers allow you to level those expenses over the life of the contract. We demand that members of this firm focus on the job to be accomplished, not on dollars received. Monthly retainers are one way to maintain this high standard. We do not bill for routine costs. Before incurring any extraordinary expenses we solicit your prior approval. We encourage you to specify any other control over expenses you feel is appropriate. There are no hidden costs in our contract. We have a formal conflict of interest policy. We notify all parties when any potential conflict might arise and in that notification state how we intend to resolve the potential conflict. We have zero litigation history throughout our 30 year tenure in business. Several times we have analyzed our billing procedures and in every case the negotiated retainer amount was less than what hourly fees would have been. Our suggested cost for the level of services we believe you will require is per month or per year. f C] CITY Of LASE �LSINORE DREAM EXTREME May 25, 2016 David Turch and Associates Attn: David Turch 517 2nd Street, Northeast Washington, D.C. 20002 RE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Dear Mr. Turch: Enclosed for your files, please find your executed copy of the Professional Services Agreement for Federal Government Relations Services. Please do not hesitate to give this office a call, should you have any questions. Sincerely, Susan M. Domen, MMC City Clerk Enclosure cc: Administrative Services Department 951-674.3124 130 5 MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE. CA 92530 WWW.LAKE-ELS] NORE.ORG AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DAVID TURCH AND ASSOCIATES Federal Government Relations Services This Agreement for Professional Services (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of April 1, 2016, by and between the City of Lake Elsinore, a municipal corporation ("City") and David Turch and Associates (DTA), a ("Consultant"). RECITALS A. The City has determined that it requires the following professional services: advice, counsel and representation of, principally but not limited to, its affairs with the Legislative and Executive Branches of the Federal Government. B. Consultant has submitted to City a proposal, dated March 15, 2016, attached hereto as Exhibit A ("Consultant's Proposal") and incorporated herein, to provide professional services to City pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. C. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge to perform the services described in this Agreement on the terms and conditions described herein. D. City desires to retain Consultant to perform the services as provided herein and Consultant desires to provide such professional services as set forth in this Agreement. AGREEMENT 1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall perform the services described in Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit A). Consultant shall provide such services at the time, place, and in the manner specified in Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit A), subject to the direction of the City through its staff that it may provide from time to time. 2. Time of Performance. a. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. The time for completion of the professional services to be performed by Consultant is an essential condition of this Agreement. Consultant shall prosecute regularly and diligently the professional services contemplated pursuant to this Agreement according to the agreed upon performance schedule in Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit A). b. Performance Schedule. Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit A). When requested by Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specked may be approved in writing by the City Manager. David Turch Associates PSA Page 1 C. Term. Unless earlier terminated as provided elsewhere in this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period of five (5) months, commencing on April 1, 2016 and ending on August 31, 2016, The City may, at its sale -discretion, extend the term Of this basis not to exceed three-(-4—additional twelve (12) month renewal terms byg+vifV-wrden notice thereof to Consultant not-tess-than-thirty (30) days before the end of the contract term, such notice to be exercised by -the City Manager. 3. Compensation. Compensation to be paid to Consultant shall be in accordance with the fees set forth in Consultants' Proposal (Exhibit A), which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In no event shall Consultant's compensation exceed Three Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($3,500) per month without additional written authorization from the City. Notwithstanding any provision of Consultant's Proposal to the contrary, out of pocket expenses set forth in Exhibit A shalt be reimbursed at cost without an inflator or administrative charge. Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to the City at the time of payment. 4, Method of Payment. Contractor shall promptly submit billings to the City describing the services and related work performed during the preceding month to the extent that such services and related work were performed. Contractor's bills shall be segregated by project task, if applicable, such that the City receives a separate accounting for work done on each individual task for which Contractor provides services. Contractor's bilks shall include a brief description of the services performed, the date the services were performed and by whom, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures, City shall pay Contractor no later than forty-five (45) days after receipt of the monthly invoice by City staff. 5. Reserved. 5. Suspension or Termination. a. The City may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend or terminate this Agreement, or any portion hereof, by serving upon the Consultant at least ten (10) days prior written notice. Upon receipt of such notice, the Consultant shall immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise. If the City suspends or terminates a portion of this Agreement such suspension or termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement. b. In the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section, the City shall pay to Consultant the actual value of the work performed up to the time of termination, provided that the work performed is of value to the City. Upon termination of the Agreement pursuant to this Section, the Consultant will submit an invoice to the City, pursuant to Section entitled "Method of Payment" herein. 7. Ownership of Documents. All plans, Studies, documents and other writings prepared by and for Consultant, its officers, employees and agents and subcontractors in the course of implementing this Agreement, except working notepad internal documents, shall become the property of the City upon payment to Consultant for such work, and the City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or to any other party. Consultant shall, at Consultant's expense, provide such reports, plans, studies, documents and other writings to City upon written request, City Page 2 acknowledges that any use of such materials in a manner beyond the intended purpose as set forth herein shall be at the sole risk of the City. City further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Consultant, its officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers from any claims, demands, actions, losses, damages, injuries, and liability, direct or indirect (including any and all costs and expenses in connection therein), arising out of the City's use of such materials in a manner beyond the intended purpose as set forth herein. a. Licensing of Intellectual Propert . This Agreement creates a nonexclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). Consultant shall require that all subcontractors agree in writing that City is granted a nonexclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents & Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk. b. Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the services under this Agreement. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the services under this Agreement. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs relating to project for which Consultant's services are rendered, or any publicity pertaining to the Consultant's services under this Agreement in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City. 8. Consultant's Books and Records. a. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services, or expenditures and disbursements charged to City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant to this Agreement. b. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records which demonstrate performance under this Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of termination or completion of this Agreement. C. Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by the City Manager, City Attorney, City Auditor or a designated Page 3 representative of these officers. Copies of such documents shall be provided to the City for inspection at City Hall when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records shall be available at Consultant's address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement. d. Where City has reason to believe that such records or documents may be lost or discarded due to dissolution, disbandment or termination of Consultant's business, City may, by written request by any of the above -named officers, require that custody of the records be given to the City and that the records and documents be maintained in City Hail. Access to such records and documents shall be granted to any party authorized by Consultant, Consultant's representatives, or Consultant's successor -in -interest. 9. Independent Contractor. It is understood that Consultant, in the performance of the work and services agreed to be performed, shall act as and be an independent contractor and shall not act as an agent or employee of the City. 10. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City. Notwithstanding any other federal, state and focal laws, codes, ordinances and regulations to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits. 11. Interests of Consultant. Consultant (including principals, associates and professional employees) covenants and represents that it does not now have any investment or interest in real property and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in the area covered by this Agreement or any other source of income, interest in real property or investment which would be affected in any manner or degree by the performance of Consultant's services hereunder. Consultant further covenants and represents that in the performance of its duties hereunder no person having any such interest shall perform any services under this Agreement. Consultant is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act because Consultant: a. will conduct research and arrive at conclusions with respect to his/her rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel independent of the control and direction of the City or of any City official, other than normal agreement monitoring; and b. possesses no authority with respect to any City decision beyond rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel. (FPPC Reg. 18700(a)(2).j Page 4 12. Professional Ability of Consultant. City has relied upon the professional training and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Consultant shall therefore provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform all services under this Agreement. All work performed by Consultant under this Agreement shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements and shall meet the standard of quality ordinarily to be expected of competent professionals in Consultant's field of expertise. 13. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall use the standard of care in its profession to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. 14. Licenses. Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has the licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement, any licenses, permits, insurance and approvals which are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City of Lake Elsinore business license. 15. Indemnity. Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all losses, liability, claims, suits, actions, damages, and causes of action arising out of any personal injury, bodily injury, loss of life, or damage to property, or any violation of any federal, state, or municipal law or ordinance, to the extent caused, in whole or in part, by the willful misconduct or negligent acts or omissions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractors, or agents, by acts for which they could be held strictly liable, or by the quality or character of their work. The foregoing obligation of Consultant shall not apply when (1) the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of law arises from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers and (2) the actions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractor, or agents have contributed in no part to the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of law. It is understood that the duty of Consultant to indemnify and hold harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code. Acceptance by City of insurance certificates and endorsements required under this Agreement does not relieve Consultant from liability under this indemnification and hold harmless clause. This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply to any damages or claims for damages whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to apply. By execution of this Agreement, Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the provisions of this Section and that it is a material element of consideration. 16. 1 nsurance Requirements, a. Insurance. Consultant, at Consultant's own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, unless modified by the City's Risk Manager, the following insurance policies. i. Workers' Com ensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for hislher employees. In addition, Consultant shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for all of the subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or non -renewal of all Workers' Page 5 Compensation policies must be received by the City at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for City. In the event that Consultant is exempt from Worker's Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for his/her employees, Consultant shall submit to the City a Certificate of Exemption from Workers Compensation Insurance in a form approved by the City Attorney. ii. General Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit. Required commercial general liability coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occurrence form CG 0001 (ed. 11/88) or Insurance Services Office form number GL 0002 led. 1/73) covering comprehensive General Liability and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404 covering Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability. No endorsement may be attached limiting the coverage. iii. Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired and non -owned vehicles, in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence. Automobile liability coverage must be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001 (ed. 12/90) Code 1 ("any auto"). No endorsement may be attached limiting the coverage. iv. The City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. V. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the City, including any self -insured retention the City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it. vi. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company. vii. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or agents. viii. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers. Page 6 ix. The insurance provided by this Policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received by the City. C. Deductibles and Self -Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the City's option, Consultant shall demonstrate financial capability for payment of such deductibles or self -insured retentions. d. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the City on or before commencement of performance of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the City at all times during the term of this Agreement. 17. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and either served personally or sent prepaid, first class mail. Any such notice shall be addressed to the other party at the address set forth below. Notice shall be deemed communicated within 48 hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section. If to City: City of Lake Elsinore Attn: City Manager 130 South Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 With a copy to: City of Lake Elsinore Attn: City Clerk 130 South Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 If to Consultant: David Turch and Associates Attn: David Turch 517 2nd Street, Northeast Washington, D.C. 20002 18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of Agreement between the City and Consultant. All prior written and oral communications, including correspondence, drafts, memoranda, and representations, are superseded in total by this Agreement. 19. Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney. 20. Assignment and Subcontracting. The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience and competence of Consultant and the subcontractors listed in Exhibit B. Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all acts or omissions of any subcontractors. Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement will be permitted only with the express consent of the City. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement except as provided in Exhibit B without the written Page 7 authorization of the City. if City consents to such subcontract, Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all acts or omissions of those subcontractors. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between City and any subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of the City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise is required by law. 21. Waiver. Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision under this Agreement. 22. Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. 23. Controlling Law Venue. This Agreement and all matters relating to it shall be governed by the laws of the State of California and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be held exclusively in a state court in the County of Riverside. 24. Litigation expenses and Attorneys' Fees. If either party to this Agreement commences any legal action against the other party arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable litigation expenses, including court costs, expert witness fees, discovery expenses, and attorneys' fees. 25. Mediation. The parties agree to make a good faith attempt to resolve any disputes arising out of this Agreement through mediation prior to commencing litigation. The parties shall mutually agree upon the mediator and share the costs of mediation equally. If the parties are unable to agree upon a mediator, the dispute shall be submitted to JAMS or its successor in interest. JAMS shall provide the parties with the names of five qualified mediators. Each party shall have the option to strike two of the five mediators selected by JAMS and thereafter the mediator remaining shall hear the dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation, either party may commence litigation. 26. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart. 27. Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective party. The City Manager is authorized to enter into an amendment or otherwise take action on behalf of the City to make the following modifications to the Agreement: (a) a name change; (b) grant extensions of time; (c) non - monetary changes in the scope of services; and/or (d) suspend or terminate the Agreement. 28. Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting frorn the award or making of this Agreement. For Page 8 breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom. 29. Equal OpRortunity Em to ment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. 30. Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. Consultant agrees to fully comply with all applicable federal and state labor laws (including, without limitation, if applicable, the Prevailing Wage Laws). It is agreed by the parties that, in connection with the Work or Services provided pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall bear all risks of payment or non-payment of prevailing wages under California law, and Consultant hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the City, and its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. The foregoing indemnity shall survive termination of this Agreement. 31. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart. [Signatures on next page] Page 9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first written above. "CITY" CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, a municipal corporation Grant Y City Manager ATTEST: City Clerk APPR VED AS TC ORM' I Ci Attorney "CONSULTANT' Attachments: Exhibit A — Consultant's Proposal David Turch and Associates, a Sale Proprietorship Page 10 EXHIBIT A CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL [ATTACHED] EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A We regularly talk with Members and their staffs as well as agency officials and understand how the latest legislative, regulatory and funding developments will affect your priorities. Promoting your program and interests to the Congress and federal agencies is best done by keeping it simple. We help develop material and messages that can be encapsulated in one page -- or less. The detail, when required, will be attached but the message or request needs to be clear and concise. The follow up is crucial. Reminders are constantly made with key congressional offices, We keep you informed of progress and problems. Besides monitoring appropriations and budgetary issues for Lake Elsinore, we also will track legislative bills that may have a positive or negative affect on City business. We place great emphasis on communication. This is done through personal updates and frequent visits to the City. We will communicate with the City extensively and regularly expect to hear from you. This gives you immediate information and provides you with the ability to ask detailed questions and provide specific direction. This clear understanding of the City's direction is most useful during the legislative session when we arrange meetings and the opportunity for you to testify before the federal government. City staff (and Council Members if so designated) will receive all federal grant announcements via email. These announcements are sent to you as they are released by federal agencies. Memoranda on legislative initiatives affecting Lake Elsinore's priorities will be sent to staff as appropriate. In addition, you will receive a monthly newsletter highlighting major congressional action by the House and/or Senate. Inquiries from City officials will be handled expeditiously. We commit to appearing before the City Council and to be available to make additional presentations as requested. As part of our effort to strengthen the City's federal agenda, we would propose to hold a federal workshop for the Council at a time of your convenience. We have found that these workshops act as a constructive way to get Council input and direction on the City's federal priorities and interests. We will provide an overview of the federal budget process, explore different City priorities and federal funding opportunities, and fine tune the City's federal agenda based on Council Members' comments. EXHIBIT B LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS NONE EXHIBIT B ACQR" CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE[MMIDDIYYYY] ��. 5/10/2016 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED. the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT Traci Eagles CNR Insurance Inc. PHONE (410)897-9890 FAX N9I- [418]897-5957 166 West Street,'' olLQ�, traci@cnrinsurance . com Annapolis MD INSURED David Turch and Associates 517 2nd St NE 21401 INSURER B ?Tw:Ln Ci INSURER C INSURER D INSURER E Washington DC 20002 1 INSURER F r:nVFRArFC r_FRTIFIreTF IJI IMPUPP-CLI5101202100 REVISION NUMBER: Fire Insurance Company 129459 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE AOD SUER POLCY NUMBER I MIDDrenlY MMIODIYYYY LIMITS LTR. X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000 A CLAIMS -MADE OCCURTri1 PREMISES Ea o[currenga i 300,000 MEDEXP(Anyoneperam) $ 10,000 30SBAKA2286 11/15/2015 11/15/2016 PERSONAL BADVINJURY : 2,000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE S 4,000,000 G_EN'LAGGREGATE LIMIT APPUESPER: POLICY PRO- FI LOC X JECT PRODUCTS -COMPIOPAGO $ 4,000,000 $ OTHER: AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT _{Fa ac400-1) $2,000,000 $ A ANY Auro ALL OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS AUTOS %� HIRED AUTOS N AUTNO- SWNED 309HAKIL22aG 11/15/2015 11/15/2016 BC0LY INJURY [Per person] _ BOt11LY INJURY [Per accident] - TY DAMAGE $ $ $ .__. UMBRELLA LIA0 OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ AGGREGATE $ EXCESS LIAR CLAIMS -MADE DEO I I RETENTION $ WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ANY PROPRIETORIPARTNERIEXECUTIVE Y�� j PER DTI+ X STA TUTE EL EACH ACCIDENT S 7 OOO OAO E,L, DISEASE - EA EMPLOYE $ 1,000,000 B OFFICER ry In 14 R EXCLUDED? u {#tandatory In NH] NIA 30WECCU1547 11/15/2015 11/15/2016 E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT If yyees, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below I $ 1,000,000 A Property -Business Property 30SBAKH22a5 11/15/2015 11/15/2016 Business Property-$SDODED $156,100 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LDCATIONS I VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space Is required) > unY1Cle+ATC LIf%I r%C0 flAmrFl 1 ATinM SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE City of Lake Elsinore California 130 South Main Street THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE C Defibaugh/CDEFIB�`� V 19BH--1U14 AC:UKU t:UKF'UKA I IVN. All ngnis re serveo. ACORD 25 (2014101) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD INS 02 4 r5,m4n i h CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE SCOPE OF WORK  Serve as liaison between the City and its representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, House and Senate committees of jurisdiction and relevant federal agencies.  Identify and implement strategies to obtain funding on behalf of the City through Congressionally Directed Spending, other federal legislation and federal grants.  Assist the City in drafting letters of support and Congressionally Directed Spending requests to Congress.  Keep the City apprised of any legislative proposals that may have a significant impact on its operations.  Advise and assist in the implementation of a strategic plan that meets the City’s goals as it relates to Nevada Hydro’s Lake Elsinore Advanced Pump Storage Project (LEAPS).  Raise the political profile of the Lake Elsinore project with Members of Congress and the Executive Branch to ensure that the City’s interests are protected and that the LEAPS project is thoroughly vetted.  Monitor filings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and notify Lake Elsinore and the city attorney as necessary.  Plan, schedule and staff any City trips to Washington, D.C. to advocate before Congressional members, House and Senate committees of jurisdiction, as well as relevant agencies.  Follow-up on Washington meetings and report back to the City.  Provide frequent updates to the City.  Cost; Monthly Retainer of $3,500