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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 19, 2017
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
CONTACT: Paul G. Grimes, City 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 in regards to 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. McKinney also joined approximately 20 other airports in bringing a lawsuit challenging the FAA's decision.
* 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. Thus far, Congressional legislation for FY 2018 provides full funding for all contract towers.
o Federal Contract Tower Program:
* FAA Authorization Bill - Every several years, Congress p...
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