03. Staff Report - Bonding Bill Update
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: June 7, 2023
For: Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Kyle Morell, City Administrator
Subject: Resolution 06-07-23-01 Capital Budget Request for Bliss Project Funding
Background:
John Herman and Bill Strusinski will attend to recap the 2023 Legislative session and discuss the
award of the LCCMR funding for the Gateway Trail and the Bonding Bill funding of the Scandia
Heritage Alliance Water Tower Barn Project. Mr. Strusinski will also discuss the work that is still
needed to push the Bliss Wastewater project forward.
Issue:
Should the Council approve an Agreement with Libby Law Offices for professional government
relations consulting services from June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024?
Proposal Details:
The Agreement for professional government relations consulting services with Libby Law is
included in the packet. The Agreement, which runs from June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024,
calls for 12 months of services at $2,400.00 per month, the same rate the City paid during the
last 12 months.
Fiscal Impact:
Approving the Agreement would obligate the City to $14,400 worth of services for the Big
Marine Sewer Fund, which were not budgeted for 2023. The remaining $14,400 would be
added to the 2024 Big Marine Sewer Fund budget.
Options:
1) Approve the Service Agreement with Libby Law Office
2) Do not approve the Agreement
3) Make no decision at this meeting.
Recommendation:
Option 1