Title
Amendment to State Representation Contracts with Ballard Spahr, LLP; The Aarons Company, LLC; and Axiom Public Affairs, LLC (Ballard Spahr, LLP Contract Only) (Ordinance S-43125)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Agreement No. 135082, with Ballard Spahr, LLP, for state legislative representation and consulting services for the issue areas of criminal justice and public safety, under the guidance of the Office of Government Relations. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse the necessary funds in an amount not to exceed $108,000 for the purpose of this contract.
Report
Summary
The proposed amendment will extend the term of the contract with Ballard Spahr, LLP for one year, from Jan. 1, 2017, through Dec. 31, 2017. Ballard Spahr, LLP would have no additional contract extensions. The amendment may contain other terms and conditions deemed necessary or appropriate by the City Manager, or his designee.
Financial Impact
Annual compensation to Ballard Spahr, LLP (Vendor No. 3065582) will not exceed $108,000, including all expenses, and will be paid by the Police Department ($72,000) and the Office of Government Relations ($36,000).
Previous Council Action
On Oct. 17, 2012, the Mayor and City Council approved the agreement with Ballard Spahr, LLP, and subcontractor MWL Consulting, LLC. On Dec. 3, 2014, the Mayor and City Council approved exercising a two-year extension with Ballard Spahr, LLP.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters, the Office of Government Relations, and the Police Department.