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Brentwood City Commission Agenda
Meeting Date: 07/13/2020  
Resolution 2020-66 - Authorizing Agreement with Windrow Phillips Group for Government Relations Services
Submitted by: Kristen Corn, Legal
Department: Legal  

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Subject
Resolution 2020-66 - Agreement with Windrow Phillips Group for Government Relations Services 
Background
In 2017, 2018, and 2019, the City engaged the Windrow Phillips Group to represent the City's position on issues throughout the legislative sessions. Staff is now requesting approval to engage Windrow Phillips again for the year ahead. The accompanying proposal provides that the firm's services to the City would include any matters that affect the City at the State level.   

If trends of the last few years continue, legislation that removes municipal powers or otherwise adversely affects cities will proliferate. Having daily representation at the General Assembly provides the City with access to legislators at crucial moments, along with better insights into the maneuvering that takes place both publicly and behind the scenes.  While the Tennessee Municipal League provides representation for all of its member cities, Windrow Phillips will be focused on Brentwood's specific positions and needs. At the same time, Windrow Phillips also represents a coalition of other Tennessee cities with interests that are often similar to Brentwood's, including Alcoa, Franklin, Gatlinburg, Goodlettsville, Johnson City, Kingsport, Maryville, Oak Ridge and Pigeon Forge.  

The renewal proposal from Windrow Phillips also provides that its services will include assistance with issues that may arise with the various departments of the State or the Governor's Office. The cost of the firm's services to the City will be $36,000, which is the same amount as last year. Additionally, the City will pay $450 to register three representatives of the firm as lobbyists for the City. These costs are budgeted in the Legal Department's operating budget for FY 2021.  

The proposal and engagement letter from Windrow Phillips are attached. Please advise the City Manager or City Attorney if you have any questions.  
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2020-66 authorizing acceptance of the proposal from the Windrow Phillips Group.  
Previous Commission Action
On July 24, 2017, the Board of Commissioners approved an engagement agreement with Windrow Phillips for the 2018 legislative session.

On July 9, 2018, the Board of Commissioners approved an engagement agreement with Windrow Phillips for the 2019 legislative session.

On July 8, 2019, the Board of Commissioners approved an engagement agreement with Windrow Phillips for the 2020 legislative session.

 

Fiscal Impact
Amount : $36,450
Source of Funds: General Fund
Account Number: 110-41520-82520
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for these services is included in the Legal Department's operating budget for FY 2021.  
Attachments
Resolution 2020-66
COB Contract No. 2020-083
Signed Resolution & Contract

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