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ARROWGPOUP AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This contract for professional services (hereinafter referred to as "Agreement") is by and between Arrow Group Consulting, LLC a privately -owned Limited Liability Company registered in the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as "ARROW"), and Indian River County of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as "CLIENT"). ARROW and CLIENT shall collectively be referred to as the "Parties." (1) Services: ARROW shall assist CLIENT with lobbying all relevant issues before the State Legislature and the Executive Branch including all relative agencies. Specific services shall include tracking of legislation impacting the County, drafting legislation as needed, securing sponsors for bills and amendments and passage of same. Promoting and securing appropriations for projects as requested. In addition, ARROW shall serve as a representative and spokesperson in meetings with state, regional and local governmental entities, members of the Florida Legislature, executive and legislative branch staff, and other stakeholders in Florida. All representations made by ARROW on CLIENT'S behalf shall be subject to prior approval by CLIENT'S authorized representative John Titkanich, County Administrator, or his designee. (2) Term and Compensation: The term of this Agreement will commence on January 1, 2025 and end June 30, 2025. CLIENT will pay ARROW the sum total of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) to perform the services specified in Section (1) (the total sum may also be referred to as the "fee"). Fee payment shall be made as follows: twelve (12) payments of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Each shall be payable monthly beginning with the following month, and upon receipt of an invoice from ARROW. All payments will be made by check or money order consistent with Section (3) of this Agreement. After consultation and with prior approval from CLIENT, ARROW may retain the services of third parties as necessary to successfully complete all assignments from CLIENT. Unless otherwise agreed to by CLIENT any additional representation shall be included under the terms of this agreement. The retainer and monthly fee payable to ARROW covers all incidental costs or fees related to services provided by subcontractors identified by ARROW and authorized by CLIENT for retention such as regular U.S. mail, copies, and telephone. However, ARROW shall be entitled to reimbursement in addition to the retainer and monthly fee for those additional expenses including but not limited to business travel, lodging, state or local lobbying registration or renewal fees, express mail costs, costs of preparing presentation materials needed to represent the CLIENT, and similar related costs during the term of the agreement. ARROW will discuss such expenditures before incurring them and to receive prior authorization for said expenses from CLIENT'S authorized representative, John Titkanich, County Administrator. Page 1 of 3 27