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Council directs staff to explore federal advocacy services after hearing scope, cost and benefits
Summary
Council heard proposals from Lone Star Consulting and Kyle Lee & Associates to provide federal advocacy and grant-identification services. Staff said a $4,000/month retainer and a signatory contract could be processed administratively but would require a budget appropriation; council gave staff direction to pursue further engagement and to schedule firm presentations and a budget recommendation.
Council reviewed options for federal advocacy and grant‑identification services after staff reported two firms — Lone Star Consulting and Kyle Lee & Associates — had reached out following a national conference in Washington, D.C.
Janalee Humbry, assistant to the city manager, described the firms’ services: federal and state funding roadmaps, earmark/appropriations support, grant identification and…
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