HomeMy WebLinkAbout16957 1 RESOLUTION NO. 16,957
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3 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
4 INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,
5 ARKANSAS; THE BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON NATIONAL
6 AIRPORT; THE LITTLE ROCK PORT AUTHORITY; LITTLE ROCK
7 WATER RECLAMATION AUTHORITY; ROCK REGION METRO; AND
8 THE PETER DAMON GROUP FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
9 RELATIONS AND CONSULTING SERVICES; AND FOR OTHER
10 PURPOSES.
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12 WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, along with the Bill and Hillary Clinton National
13 Airport, the Little Rock Port Authority, Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, and Rock Region
14 METRO (collectively, the "Parties"), each have a continuing need for federal government relations and
15 consulting services, including federal advocacy, appropriations support, regulatory affairs, and economic
16 development assistance; and,
17 WHEREAS, the Parties have determined that it is in their mutual best interest to jointly engage in a
18 federal government relations firm due to their similar needs and the efficiencies gained by equally sharing
19 the cost of such services; and,
20 WHEREAS, The Peter Damon Group, in partnership with Ice Miller LLP, currently serves as the
21 incumbent federal government relations team for the City of Little Rock and has demonstrated a strong
22 record of performance, deep municipal expertise, and proven success in securing federal funding and
23 advancing legislative priorities with expertise in navigating Congress and federal agencies, conducting
24 high-level meetings with key decision-makers, securing grants for local projects, and managing advocacy
25 efforts ranging from grassroots engagement to legislative drafting and negotiation; and,
26 WHEREAS, the Peter Damon Group and Ice Miller LLP team is comprised of former White House
27 and Capitol Hill senior staff, experienced government officials, and professionals specializing in
28 communications, advocacy, and business development, and provides comprehensive federal advocacy
29 services including appropriations, infrastructure, transportation, public safety, regulatory affairs, and
30 economic development; and,
31 WHEREAS, the total cost of the proposed contract is One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars
32 ($120,000.00),to be equally divided among the Parties, with the City of Little Rock's share not to exceed
33 Twenty-Four Thousand Dollars($24,000.00);and,
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1 WHEREAS, the contract shall be for a term of one (1) year. The contract may be extended, upon
2 mutual written agreement by the parties, for up to three (3) additional one (1) year terms, or any portion
3 thereof,under the same or revised terms and conditions as agreed upon by the parties; and,
4 WHEREAS, the services to be provided under the contract will continue to deliver value to the City
5 of Little Rock through a customized, hands-on approach, strong local insight, proven results aligned with
6 municipal priorities, and full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, ensuring ethical and
7 transparent representation.
8 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY
9 OF LITTLE ROCK,ARKANSAS:
10 Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into and execute a contract with The Peter
11 Damon Group for federal government relations and consulting services,jointly with the Bill and Hillary
12 Clinton National Airport, the Little Rock Port Authority, Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, and
13 Rock Region METRO.
14 Section 2. The term of the contract shall be for one(1)year with the option of up to three(3)additional
15 one(1)year terms, or any portion thereof.
16 Section 3. The total cost of the contract shall not exceed $120,000.00, with the City of Little Rock's
17 financial obligation not to exceed$24,000.00.
18 Section 4.Funding for the City's portion of the contract shall be paid from Federal Consultant Account
19 No. 108129-S100627.
20 Section 5.Severability.In the event any title,section,paragraph,item,sentence,clause,phrase,or word
21 of this resolution is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional,such declaration or adjudication
22 shall not affect the remaining portions of the resolution which shall remain in full force and effect as if the
23 portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the resolution.
24 Section 6. Repealer. All laws,ordinances,resolutions,or parts of the same,that are inconsistent with
25 the provisions of the is resolution,are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
26 ADOPTED: February 3,2026
27 ATTEST: APPROVED:
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30 Allison Segars,City • Frank Scott,Jr.,Mayor
31 APPRO D AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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34 Thomas M. Carpenter,City Attor
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