Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/16/2021
Item Status: New
From: Commissioner James E. Ball, Chairman; Wayne Dyess, County Administrator
Submitted by: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Proposal from Adams & Reese, LLP Related to Contract for Lobbyist Services for Fiscal Year 2022 - Revised Scope of Work and Fee Increase
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Discussion Item only at this time - Discuss proposal received from Adams & Reese, LLP for the current Memorandum of Agreement to be amended to add additional scope of services which would include general state governmental relations representation for additional issues not limited solely to economic development issues. Based on the revised scope of work, Adams & Reese is proposing an increase of the monthly flat fee retainer from $6,000.00 to $8,250.00.End
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: 09/21/2021 - Current Agreement with Adams & Reese, LLP approved by the Commission.
Background: Chairman Ball received correspondence from Adams & Reese, LLP, dated November 5, 2021, requesting for the current agreement to be amended to add additional scope of services which would include general state governmental relations representation for additional issues not limited solely to economic development issues. Based on the revised scope of work, Adams & Reese is proposing an increase of the monthly flat fee retainer from $6,000.00 to $8,250.00.
See attached current Memorandum of Agreement (not executed yet, staff is currently waiting for the signed agreement from Adams & Reese) and correspondence from Mr. Britton Bonner detailing the proposal, dated November 5, 2021.
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION:
On September 21, 2021, the Commission approved the appropriation of funds in the amount not to exceed $72,000.00 to Adams & Reese, LLP for lobbying activities during Fiscal Year 2022. The agreement commenced October 1, 2021, and expires September 30, 2022.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: If approved, annual cost of this contract would increase from $72,000.00 to $99,000.00.
Budget line item(s) to be used: Contract Services
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? Yes, additional $27,000.00 annually would have to be budgeted.
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? Advertising is necessary for appropriations that are listed in Resolution #2021-127.
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): If action is taken, Administration to send correspondence to:
Adams and Reese LLP
Attention: C. Britton Bonner
11 North Water St. NW
Suite 23200
Mobile, Alabama 36602
Additional instructions/notes: N/A