HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-12-19-Resolutions 14-356_Lobbying Services Proposal - EarnhardtTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 14-356
APPROVING LOBBYING PROPOSAL FOR 2015 STATE
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF 8'A USE,IOS'A
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Iowa is a duly organized municipality within Dallas
County;AND,
WHEREAS,on November 8,2014,the Waukee City Council approved 2015 legislative
priorities (Resolution 414-344);AND,
WHEREAS,the approved legislative priorities focus on having the resources to meet
yankee's needs as a growing conununity;AND;
WHEREAS,it is likely that the State Legislature will consider key legislation that would
give the City the financial tools to meet those needs,and it is important that legislators
hear and understand Waukee's perspective on such legislation;AND,
WHEREAS,the City Council has reviewed and considered lobbying services proposals;
NOW THEREFORE BK IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in
session this 19 'day of December,2014,that it hereby approves the Iowa Lobbying
Proposal with Mary Earnhardt,which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
slliam .Peard,Mayo
Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Shane Blanchard
Brian Harrison
Casey L.Harvey
Shelly Hughes
Rick Peterson
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645 —65"'Place,4185
West Des Moines,Iowa 50266
Phone:563-343-5779
E-Ma~I:maryearnhardt1 1@gma&i.corn
Mr.Tim Moerman
City Administrator
City of Waukee
230 W.Hickrnan Road
Waukee,IA 50263
December 18,2014
Dear Mr.Moerman,
Thank you for your telephone call regarding submitting a proposal to the City of Waukee for
lobbying efforts on the Local Option Sales Tax.
Included with this letter is a proposal outlined below with recommended tactical steps that
should be taken to advance legislation to modernize the Local Option Sales Tax.
Thank you for your request.
Sincerely,
Mary
Mary Earnhardt
~Oh'ective
The objective of the City is to move the forward legislation to modernize the Iowa Local
Option Sales Tax Law to:1)allow flexibility for cities to vote on enacting the Local Option
Sales Tax and 2)updating the formula used to distribute the Local Option Sales Tax revenue.
(Legislation similar to Senate File 2348 and SF 2331 from 2014).
Proposal for Services
Working as a consultant to the City of Waukee this proposal is designed to move forward the
City's above listed objective:
Dec 2041/7an 2015 Evaluation Process
Conduct an extensive evaluation with City Staff and Council,as well as
other stakeholders including the City of Des Moines and West Des
Moines to develop a collaborative strategy.This evaluation will also
be utilized to identify legislative sponsors.
Coordinate the identification and mobilization of additional
stakeholders who are willing to write or call in support of pending
legislation.Stakeholders might include past or present Council
members,local and regional community organizations,education
institutions,business leaders,and other community leaders willing to
make phone calls and send letters to lawmakers.Draft all relevant
materials.
Draft Informational Papers
Work with appropriate City representatives and other key
stakeholders to draft informational papers for introductory purposes.
These will be used as a tool at the Statehouse and will be a summary of
the Local Option Sales Tax issue and underlying rationale.
Draft Proposed Legislation
Work with identified legislators to sponsor legislation and work with
the appropriate staff for the legislation to be drafted.(There is a
deadline of February 6,2015 for individual bill draft requests;however
Committee Chairs have a separate deadline for bill draft requests).
Jan 2015—
through
May 2015
(esti m a ted)
Legislative and Executive Branch Visits
Meet with members of the General Assembly and representatives from
the Governor's Office to introduce,educate and inform on the need for
modernizing the Local Option Sales Tax.
Statehouse Visits
Arrange meetings with key lawmakers (House and Senate Majority
Party and Minority Party Leadership;Chairpersons and Ranking
Members of the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees;to
introduce,inform and educate.
Prepare all necessary briefing materials for these visits.In advance of
Statehouse visits,conduct a briefing session to thoroughly prepare the
attendees for each meeting.Prepare all follow-up correspondence
and legislative precedents requested by Members.
Committee Monitoring-Advocacy Lobbying
Monitor identified issue areas to promote and lobby in regard to the
Local Option Sales Taz with Members of the Legislature as they work
through various pieces of legislation at the Subcommittee level,the
Full Committee level,and in the House and Senate Chambers.Monitor
legislative activity related to the Local Option Sales Tax issue and
develop and execute any necessary strategies,briefing documents,
and legislative language necessary.
Outreach and Collaborafi on
Meet with other stakeholder groups/lobbyists with interests that are in
alignment with the legislative needs and concerns and execute the
collaborative strategy.
Committee Moni toring-Jfdvocacy Lobbying
Continue to monitor,promote and lobby on identified legislation.
Track and analyze legislation,including bills and amendments.
Relafi onship Maintenance and Development
Continue to foster relationships with legislative leadership,key
lawmakers and the Executive Branch on behalf of the City.
Legislafive Session Wrap-up
Create a comprehensive wrap-up legislative action and present to City
personnel and Council.
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Regular communication is vital to success.As such,during Session I propose at a minimum,
a weekly conference call and/or in-person meeting with the City Administrator or his
designee,as well as other appropriate City personnel and Council members as deemed
appropriate to discuss ongoing activities.Additionally,I will provide a weekly report on the
status of legislation.After the 2015 Legislative Session,I will prepare a written annual
progress report for presentation.
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Retainer of $8,000 for the duration of the 2015 Legislative Session.