The scope of service for Federal Lobbying Services consists of the following: 1) Lobbying will include all City federal priorities; developed by the City Council each year and updated periodically via Council resolution. 2) Advise and assist the City with regard to federal funding for programs addressing economic development, transportation and infrastructure, housing, public safety, sustainability, in addition to any specific items included on the priority list. 3) Advise and assist the City on federal legislation or regulation that does now or may in the future impact the City. 4) Work with the Washington Congressional delegation, and other state delegations, as the issues require on behalf of the City. 5) Initiate regular contact with the City to ascertain direction and report on status of City priorities. 6) Position the City to benefit from federal initiatives resulting from revisions to federal legislation, such as reauthorization of transportation and infrastructure bills. 7) Identify opportunities to position the City as a regional and national leader on strategic initiatives developed by the City. 8) Monitor and advise the City on emerging legislation and funding proposals that could affect the City and the region, in either a positive or negative manner, and provide recommendations for a course of action as may be needed.
