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Truth or Consequences renews one‑year government‑relations contract
Summary
The commission approved a one‑year $18,000 contract with Civility Government Relations to continue state lobbying and funding outreach after staff said last year’s contract helped secure about $850,000 in project funding.
The Truth or Consequences City Commission approved a one‑year renewal of the city’s government‑relations contract with Civility Government Relations on June 10.
City staff told the commission the contract was reduced from $36,000 to $18,000 in the prior year and that the firm helped arrange meetings and briefings with state finance and executive office staff during the session. Staff reported that the city returned approximately $850,000 in funding tied to lobbying and outreach support last year, including funds for wastewater projects.
The city attorney reviewed procurement considerations for the small contract and said the $18,000 one‑year contract fits within small‑purchase thresholds. Commissioners said they will assess performance after one year and consider renewal only if the arrangement continues to produce results.
What happens next
City staff will execute the one‑year contract with Civility Government Relations and continue to monitor state funding opportunities on behalf of the city.
Speakers quoted or paraphrased in this article are drawn from the commission meeting record; direct quotes are attributed to speakers on the meeting record.
