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ER c\ <br />9E <br />Office of the <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />ADMINISTRATOR <br />John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator Michael C. Zito, Deputy County Administrator <br />Nancy Bunt, Assistant County Administrator <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Board of County Commissioners <br />FROM: Kathy Copeland, Legislative Affairs and Communications Manager <br />DATE: January 28, 2025 <br />SUBJECT: Lobbyist Contract for 2025 Legislative Session <br />Backiround & Discussion <br />Since February 17, 2015, Anfield Consulting, Inc., has provided Indian River County with various <br />legislative issues and obtaining funding for water projects. Indian River County's contract with Anfield <br />Consulting, Inc., expired on December 31, 2024. Anfield Consulting, Inc., was transitioning to a new <br />name (Arrow Group Consulting, Inc.) and becoming a subsidiary of Gunster law firm. County <br />Administration staff recommend continuing to utilize the renamed firm Arrow Group Consulting, Inc., <br />through June 30, 2025. This contract will total $60,000. The legislative process is already underway and <br />not having a firm to represent the County could, arguably, be detrimental to the County's interests. <br />Funding <br />Funding, in the amount of $60,000, for this contract is budgeted and available in the General Fund/BCC <br />Office/Other Professional Services account, number 00110111-033190. <br />Account Description <br />Account Number <br />Amount <br />General Fund/BCC Office/Other Professional Services <br />00110111-033190 <br />$60,000 <br />Staff Recommendation <br />County Administration staff recommend that the Board enter into an agreement with Arrow Group <br />Consulting, LLC, for lobbying services through June 30, 2025, for the contract amount of $60,000 and <br />authorize the County Administrator to execute the referenced agreement. <br />Attachments <br />Agreement for Professional Services <br />26 <br />