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CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL 5U
SUBJECT: Contract Modification Study Session Date: December 11, 2019
Agreement No. 1 to the Professional COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 18, 2019
Services Agreement with the Johnston Department: PW&U
Group for Federal Legislative/Agency Presenter: Tom Knuckey
Representation Services Phone: (360) 473-2376
SUMMARY: Last year the City executed an agreement with the Johnston Group to assist with
federal lobbying, and to help build collaborative working relationships with federal agencies and
legislators. In 2019, they facilitated a series of meetings between the City and its congressional
delegation both in Washington DC and locally. They also coordinated meetings with officials from
the South Sound Military and Community Partnership, the City of Lakewood and the Office of
Economic Adjustment, and assisted in developing a focused approach to secure funds to develop an
NBK commuter master plan, with the ultimate goal to secure construction funding for implementation.
Throughout the year the Johnston Group has been monitored the progress of funding the Defense
Community Infrastructure Program in the legislature and advised the City on steps it can take to
assist in ensuring the program is funded.
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Contract Modification No. 1 to PSA with the Johnston Group; 2) Exhibit A
(November 2019) which includes Summary of 2019 Accomplishments and 2020 Scope of Work
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): This contract is $5,000 per month except for
travel expenses, which will be reimbursed to the Johnston Group based on actual expenses in
accordance with Exhibit B. This item is included in the City's 2020 expense budget.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ❑x Limited Presentation ❑ Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: 0 Consent Agenda ❑ General Business ❑ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with the Johnston Group
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for Federal Legislative/Agency Representation Services; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and
execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented.
COUNCIL U
ACTION—: �4pprove 1=1Deny ❑ Table I=1Continue ❑ No Action
Form Updated 01/02/2018