TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Kathy Copeland, Legislative Affairs and Communications Manager
DATE: January 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Lobbyist Contract for 2025 Legislative Session
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BACKGROUND
Since February 17, 2015, Anfield Consulting, Inc., has provided Indian River County with various legislative issues and obtaining funding for water projects. Indian River County’s contract with Anfield Consulting, Inc., expired on December 31, 2024. Anfield Consulting, Inc., was transitioning to a new name (Arrow Group Consulting, Inc.) and becoming a subsidiary of Gunster law firm. County Administration staff recommend continuing to utilize the renamed firm Arrow Group Consulting, Inc., through June 30, 2025. This contract will total $60,000. The legislative process is already underway and not having a firm to represent the County could, arguably, be detrimental to the County’s interests.
ANALYSIS
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BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding, in the amount of $60,000, for this contract is budgeted and available in the General Fund/BCC Office/Other Professional Services account, number 00110111-033190.
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Account Description |
Account Number |
Amount |
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General Fund/BCC Office/Other Professional Services |
00110111-033190 |
$60,000 |
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
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POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
County Administration staff recommend that the Board enter into an agreement with Arrow Group Consulting, LLC, for lobbying services through June 30, 2025, for the contract amount of $60,000 and authorize the County Administrator to execute the referenced agreement.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Agreement for Professional Services