HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 60-25 Approving the Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with TownseReso. No. 60-25, Item 5.18, Adopted 06/17/2025 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 60– 25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC. FOR GRANT STRATEGY AND WRITING SERVICES
WHEREAS, in March 2023, Staff prepared and initiated a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
grant strategy and writing services; and
WHEREAS, Staff reviewed responses and selected Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. and
entered into a Consulting Services Agreement with a term to expire on June 30, 2024 and a not-to-
exceed compensation amount of $60,000; and
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 47-24 approving the
First Amendment to the Agreement with Townsend, which extended the term to June 30, 2025 and
increased the not-to-exceed compensation to $120,000; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend the Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend
Public Affairs, Inc. for grant strategy and writing services to extend the term to June 30, 2026, and
increase the not-to-exceed compensation to $180,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby
approve the Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public
Affairs, Inc., attached hereto as Exhibit A to this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or their designee is authorized to execute
the amendment to the agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and make any necessary, non-
substantive changes to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Josey, McCorriston, Morada, Qaadri and Mayor Hu
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC.
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2023, the City of Dublin (hereinafter referred to as
"CITY") and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT")
entered into a Consulting Services Agreement for Grant Strategy and Writing Services
(hereinafter referred to as the “AGREEMENT”); and
WHEREAS, the existing AGREEMENT is set to expire on June 30, 2025 and
has a not-to-exceed sum of $120,000; and
WHEREAS, the CITY and CONSULTANT now wish to amend the Agreement
to extend the term through June 30, 2026 and to increase the not-to-exceed amount to
$180,000; and
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the AGREEMENT is amended as follows:
1)The end of term, set forth in section 1.1. of the AGREEMENT, shall be extended until
June 30, 2026.
2)The not to exceed compensation, set forth in Section 2.0 of the AGREEMENT, shall
be increased to $180,000, following the reimbursement schedule set forth in Exhibit
A.
3)Exhibit A shall be rescinded in its entirety and replaced with the attached revised
exhibit.
4)Except to the extent inconsistent with this Second Amendment, the Parties ratify and
confirm all of the terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT.
5)All requisite insurance policies to be maintained by the Consultant pursuant to the
Agreement, as may have been amended from time to time, shall include coverage for
the amended term, as described above.
6)The individuals executing this Amendment and the instruments referenced in it on
behalf of Consultant each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right
and actual authority to bind Consultant to the terms and conditions of this
Amendment.
SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
Exhibit A to the Resolution
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Second Amendment to be
executed as of the date of the City Manager’s signature below.
CITY OF DUBLIN TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC.
By: _____________________________ By: _____________________________
Colleen Tribby, City Manager Christopher Townsend, President
Dated: _________________
ATTEST:
By: _____________________________
Marsha Moore, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _____________________________
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES & COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
Term of Services: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
All-Inclusive Retainer
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES MONTHLY FEE
Grant Strategy and Writing Services $5,000*
Conduct Detailed Orientation Included
Craft Strategic Funding Plan Included
Identify, Research, and Monitor Grant Funding Opportunities Included
Grant Application Development and Submittal Included
Establishment of Clear Accountabilities Included
Provide Overview of Full Applications Requirements Included
Assemble Project Background and Details Included
Coordinate Technical Project Details Included
Draft Written Proposal Included
Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal Included
Submit Completed Application Included
Funding Advocacy Included
Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy Included
Post-Award Grant Administration and Compliance Included
Comprehensive Follow-Up on Unsuccessful Applications Included
*The monthly fee includes all reasonable business and travel expenses
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