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Council hires Momentum Advocacy LLP to pursue state funds for public-safety facilities
Summary
Wyoming contracted Momentum Advocacy LLP for $13,200 to support state funding efforts for a phased public-safety facility project (police, fire and city hall components); Momentum outlined bonding timelines and a four-year grant/draw requirement.
The Wyoming City Council voted Feb. 2 to hire Momentum Advocacy LLP as a lobbyist to continue pursuing state funding for the city’s public-safety facility project, approving a $13,200 contract under Resolution 26-02-21.
City staff said the project has progressed through design development and remains eligible for state capital funding; the approach has been adjusted to phase work (initial fire and police renovations with later work tied to existing lease expirations). Staff emphasized the value of sustained legislative engagement and described past efforts to bring the project to legislators and committee members.
Allison Nesse of Momentum Advocacy, who represented the firm at the meeting, described the legislative landscape and urged the council that a bonding year and committee relationships can make local projects competitive. Nesse said communities awarded grants have often been in the queue for several years and that the city would have flexibility in how a state grant is executed, but must make an initial draw within four years after executing a grant agreement.
Councilors asked whether a bonding bill was likely and whether hiring a lobbyist was warranted given prior unsuccessful efforts; Momentum and staff said the city’s project and phased approach improved competitiveness and that Momentum’s established relationships increase the chance of being considered. The council approved the contract by voice vote.
The contract funds continued advocacy during the 2026 legislative session and related outreach to capitalize-investment stakeholders and legislators. If the city secures state assistance, staff said the funding could be used across phases as defined in grant agreements and in coordination with local bonding and project timing.
Notable direct quote:
"You have 4 years to execute your grama contract with the state and at least make an initial draw," said Momentum's Allison Nesse, describing grant execution timelines.
Next steps: Momentum will continue outreach to legislators and the city will coordinate design, budgeting and (if needed) bond issuance timing to align with legislative outcomes and project phasing.
