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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: December 5, 2023
SUBJECT:
A resolution approving an extension of an agreement with Roger C. Marquardt & Co. for Lobbying Services on behalf of the City of Aurora.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this item is to request the City Council's approval to renew the agreement for governmental affairs services of Roger C. Marquardt & Co. for the 2024 year.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora added Roger C. Marquardt governmental affairs on a limited basis in 2022, and the City Council then approved an agreement for the full 2023 year. Scott Marquardt and Chip Humes were an invaluable addition to our State Lobby Team. The volume of work as it relates to State Legislative Affairs continues to increase, and our representation has been invaluable.
The 2023 was challenging but productive year for Aurora. Below are some highlights of accomplishments and benefits over the past year.
* Supported Aurora's legislative efforts on four (4) pieces of staff-initiated legislation.
* Continued to work on behalf of Aurora to access funds allocated through the State Budget.
* Worked on behalf of the Aurora Fire Department (AFD) on proposed legislation that would impact the department.
* Worked on behalf of the AFD on policy issues impacting operations.
* Arranged meetings with legislators and State agencies on matters important to Aurora.
* Coordinated City Council Members visits with State Legislators while in Springfield.
* Arranged meetings and follow up communication with the DuPage County Board Chair and staff.
* Work with our County Boards on Aurora-specific matters.
* Sends weekly report on Springfield happenings to City Council members and staff.
DISCUSSION:
The agreement before the committee today proposes a 3.5% percent increase to $6,365.25 per month. Aside from the proposed rate increase, the agreement does not have any other changes. The proposed agreement is attached as Exhibit A.
Funds hav...
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