HomeMy WebLinkAbout15436RESOLUTION NO. 15436
A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO CAPITAL
SUCCESS GROUP, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY, IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $54,000 FOR
CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL ANALYSIS, REPORTING,
PRESENTATION, TRACKING, COMMUNICATIONS,
OUTREACH, AND RELATED SERVICES DURING THE 2024
STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The Agreement for Professional Consulting Services by and between the City of Pueblo,
a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and Capital Success Group, LLC, a Colorado limited liability
company, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with the intent of this Resolution which are necessary or desirable to implement the transactions
described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED: November 27, 2023
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
City Clerk's Office Item # M5
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 27, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: George Hypolite, City Attorney
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTING SERVICES TO CAPITAL SUCCESS GROUP, LLC, A
COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, IN THE MAXIMUM
AMOUNT OF $54,000 FOR CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL ANALYSIS,
REPORTING, PRESENTATION, TRACKING, COMMUNICATIONS,
OUTREACH, AND RELATED SERVICES DURING THE 2024 STATE
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
SUMMARY:
This Resolution awards a Professional Consulting Services Agreement to Capital
Success Group, LLC (“Consultant”) in the maximum amount of $54,000 for the
Consultant to render certain professional analysis, reporting, presentation, tracking,
communications, outreach, and related services to the City in connection with Bid 23-
134 2024 State Legislative Season Lobbyist.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
This agreement is designed to provide the City with professional lobbying services
concerning matters pending before the Colorado General Assembly. The City issued a
Request for Proposals (RFP # 23-134) on September 26, 2023, to solicit qualified
professional lobbyists to perform professional lobbying services on behalf of the City
during the 2024 state legislative session. The solicitation was open until October 17,
2023, and the City received two (2) formal responses. After evaluation, the City has
determined award of the project to Capital Success Group, LLC’s proposal represents
the best interest of the City.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
City Council has budgeted sufficient funds to meet the City’s obligations under the
proposed agreement.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could decide not to approve this agreement and would not have a
dedicated lobbyist for the City during the 2024 State Legislative Session.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 11-27-23 Legislative Consulting Services 23-134 Agmt for 2024 State Legislative
Season Lobbyist (Approved) - Capitol Success