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Attachment 3 <br /> MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) <br /> BETWEEN <br /> THE CITY OF PLEASANTON <br /> AND <br /> THE TOWN OF DANVILLE,CITY OF DUBLIN,CITY OF LIVERMORE, <br /> AND CITY OF SAN RAMON <br /> FOR JOINT TRI-VALLEY CITIES LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES <br /> This Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) is entered into as of October 1, 2022, <br /> between the City of Pleasanton, and the Town of Danville, City of Dublin, City of Livermore, <br /> and City of San Ramon(collectively referred to as the Tri-Valley Cities). <br /> RECITALS <br /> a. The Tri-Valley Cities of Danville, Dublin,Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon <br /> have joined together since 2007 to advocate regarding federal issues and legislation <br /> on behalf of the Tri-Valley region and have jointly contracted with a legislative <br /> advocacy firm, equally sharing costs to assist in these efforts. <br /> b. The Tri-Valley Cities of Danville, Dublin, Livermore,Pleasanton and San Ramon <br /> desire to continue their collaborative efforts under a new Legislative Framework that <br /> will focus on advocacy efforts regarding issues and legislation on Federal, State, <br /> Regional, and Local levels and continue to equally share costs of an advocacy firm to <br /> assist in these efforts. <br /> c. The Tri-Valley Cities of Danville,Dublin, Livermore,Pleasanton and San Ramon <br /> desire to enter into this MOU to clarify the responsibilities of all parties in regards to <br /> Legislative Advocacy Services. <br /> d. The term on this agreement is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2027. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises herein,the parties agree as <br /> follows: <br /> 1. The Tri-Valley Cities agree to retain Townsend Public Affairs(Consultant) as the <br /> firm to provide Legislative Advocacy Services. <br /> 2. The City of Pleasanton is the fiduciary agent and entered an agreement with the <br /> Consultant for a term of two(2)years (October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2027). <br /> The Agreement amount will not exceed$150,000 annually. <br /> 3. Any amendments to the contract term, amount, or scope of work will be discussed <br /> and agreed upon by all Tri-Valley Cities.No party will authorize the Consultant <br /> to exceed the contracted costs without the consent of all Tri-Valley Cities. <br /> 1 <br />