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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
5.D.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 09/09/2015
- Department Head:
- Robert Eads
- Submitted By:
- Geraldine Gutierrez, Asst. to Council/PIO, City Council
Action Requested:
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the contract with Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC for fiscal year 2015-2016. (Robert A. Eads, City Manager)
SUMMARY:
Service: Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC provides services related to assisting the City of San Luis in relations with Federal, State, and Bi-National entities to address the needs of our region.
Amount: The City of San Luis has entered into an agreement with Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC in the past and has already budgeted funds in the amount of $25,000.00 for services to continue until the end of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 on June 30, 2016. The $25,000.00 will cover a discounted yearly retainer requested by the City. In addition to the retainer, the Contract covers travel and out-of-pocket expenses such as mileage, lodging,airfare and ground transportation. The City has paid these expenses in prior years.
Amount: The City of San Luis has entered into an agreement with Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC in the past and has already budgeted funds in the amount of $25,000.00 for services to continue until the end of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 on June 30, 2016. The $25,000.00 will cover a discounted yearly retainer requested by the City. In addition to the retainer, the Contract covers travel and out-of-pocket expenses such as mileage, lodging,airfare and ground transportation. The City has paid these expenses in prior years.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO APPROVE, RATIFY AND AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00 PLUS RELATED OUT-OF POCKET AND TRAVEL EXPENSES.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- Yes
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- City
- TOTAL:
- $25,000.00 plus travel and out-of-pocket expenses
- BUDGETED:
- Yes
- AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER:
- No Transfer Required
- ACCOUNT #/REMAINING BALANCE:
- 100-110-80000-Contractual Services/Remaining balance $375,962.00
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
Account No: 100-110-80000, City Counsel Contractual Services. The retainer amount of $25,000.00 is budgeted for fiscal year 2015-2016. The travel and out-of-pocket expenses will be paid out of the same account following the City's travel expenses policies.