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<br />specialize in securing significant federal dollars for our clients through the line-item earmark <br />process. Federal line-item earmarks are non-competitive grants designated by the Congress for <br />specific purposes or projects within any of the 13 annual appropriations bills. Earmarks fund <br />everything from research to construction to job training to feeding programs. Working closely <br />with our clients, we truly function as their staff in Washington, D.C." <br /> <br />A three-month agreement with Russ Reid Company was executed on January IS, 2006, to more <br />fully explore the City's options. Services provided by RRC since that time include identifying <br />sources of funding and strategies to position the City of Pleasanton favorably as a funding <br />recipient; arranging and attending meetings with legislators locally and in Washington, D.C.; and <br />identifying grant programs for which City projects such as the Veterans Memorial Building are <br />well matched. The funding requests made at this time follow: <br /> <br />Project <br />Veterans Memorial Building <br />Alviso Adobe <br />Vineyard A venue Improvements <br />Total <br /> <br />Amount Requested <br />$450,000 <br />$275,000 <br />$1.200.000 <br />$1,925,000 <br /> <br />Preliminary interest in these three projects by the offices of Senators Boxer and Feinstein, and of <br />Representatives Pombo and Stark is strong. Prospects for receiving the funding are excellent <br />with continued assistance by the Russ Reid Company. <br /> <br />The current agreement with RRC covers the period January IS through April IS, 2006, making <br />an extension necessary for the continued use of the firm's services. The amendment and initial <br />agreement are attached as Exhibit A. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br /> <br />Consultant fees are $10,000 per month plus reimbursement for expenses. The total cost for <br />RRC's services from April 16, 2006 through December 31, 2006, is estimated at $90,000, <br />bringing the total for calendar year 2006 to approximately $125,000. <br /> <br />Adequate funds exist in the General Fund contingency to cover the cost of contract services. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br /> <br />Exhibit A: Agreement and Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Russ Reid Co. <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br /> <br />~+ <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />David P. u ver <br />Finance Director <br /> <br />Nelson Fialho <br />City Manager <br /> <br />SR06:115 <br />