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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Rich Leidl, P.C. for Federal Legislative Services
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: September 15, 2020
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
CONTACT: Trevor Minyard, Strategic Services Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approve Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Rich Leidl, P.C. will provide federal legislative consulting services including lobbying, regulatory services, and assisting with federal approval of City projects.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Rich Leidl, P.C. has provided consultant services to the City in the past regarding airport, grants, legislation and liaison assistance with legislators and their staffs. Mr. Leidl's support and assistance is outlined below:
* McKinney National Airport:
o Federal Contract Tower Program:
* Annual Funding - This FAA Program provides annual funding for FAA contractors to provide air traffic control services in the Airport's control tower. This Program saves McKinney approximately $675,000 in payments that the City would otherwise have to make. When sequestration went into effect in 2013, the FAA proposed to eliminate the funding for McKinney and 148 other airports nationwide. McKinney and other airports worked to obtain Congressional support to reinstate the funding. Funding was restored and now McKinney and other airports in the Contract Tower Program work with their respective Congressional delegations each year to ensure that the Program continues to be fully funded.
* In 2013, Mr. Leidl assisted the City in the litigation and in the Congressional efforts. The result was that the FAA's payments were continued in 2013. Since then, Mr. Leidl has worked with the City's Congressional delegation and the U.S. Contract Tower Association to ensure that the necessary funding is provided each year.
* FAA Authorization Bill - Every several years, Congress passes major legislation th...
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