HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2005-235December 5, 2005
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2005-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAMARAC AND THE
RUSS REID COMPANY FOR FEDERAL LOBBYING
SERVICES; AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS AS
NECESSARY FOR PROPER ACCOUNTING PURPOSES;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac Commission expressed an interest in retaining the
services of a qualified professional lobbyist to represent the City of Tamarac's legislative,
administrative and funding interests at the Federal level; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac solicited letters of interest and qualification
statements from firms interested in providing lobbyist services to the City (attached hereto
as Exhibit 1"); and
WHEREAS, proposals were received from the following firms of Alcalde & Faye, the
Ferguson Group and the Russ Reid Company; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the proposals and determined that all firms met the
minimum qualifications required in the solicitation, and were invited to make presentations
before the Mayor and Commissioners on October 11, 2005; and
WHEREAS, after evaluation of the documents submitted and presentations made by
the proposing firms the Mayor and Commission ranked the Russ Reid Company as the
most qualified proposer; and
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WHEREAS, staff entered into negotiations with the Russ Reid Company resulting in
the agreement for services (attached hereto as Exhibit "2"); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, deems it to be in
the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to execute an
agreement between the City of Tamarac and the Russ Reid Company providing for federal
lobbying services (attached hereto as Exhibit "2")
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTIONJ: The foregoing 'WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed
as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution.
SECT -ION 2: The appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to execute an
agreement between the City of Tamarac and the Russ Reid Company (attached hereto as
Exhibit "2") for federal lobbying services.
_SECTION 3: The appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to make budget
transfers as necessary for proper accounting purposes.
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SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is
held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or
application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this
Resolution.
SEC [ION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 14�h dayof Deecernbiv'
L."JOE SCHREIBER, Mayor
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK DIST 1: COMM. PORT—NER Akk
DIST 2: WM TALAsISCO e
DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF I
DIST 4: COMM. ROBERTS -Mbe.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that L
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form,
4S MiUEL S. GOREN
CITY ATTORNEY
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Jeffrey L. Miller
City Monager
City of Tamarac
"Committed to Exceflence...A/waysif
September 7, 2005
Ms. Michelle Marino
Russ Reid Company
2000 L Street, NW
Suite 350
Washington, D.C. 20036
RE: Federal Lobbying Services
Dear Ms. Marino:
The City of Tamarac is seeking the services of a qualified firm to represent the
City in Washington D. C. Tamarac is a full service City in west central Broward
County with a diverse population of approximately 60,000. As a community
which continues to expand economically, residentially, and serves a diverse,
multicultural population, Tamarac's needs have expanded at a rapid pace. The
City is seeking Federal assistance for a variety of programs including, but not
limited to infrastructure, housing, transportation, economic development/re-
development, environmental mitigation, wetlands preservation, water
conservation, wastewater reuse, etc. Based on City staffs research, your firm's
qualifications and success rate seem to closely match Tamarac's needs.
In order to enable us to evaluate your firm, please provide responses to the
following requests/questions:
1. Please provide contact information for five (5) current clients with
characteristics/needs similar to those of the City of Tamarac, who can
advise Tamarac City staff regarding, your effectiveness in lobbying on
their behalf.
2. Please describe five (5) recent instances in which your firm was
successful in obtaining funding for a municipality similar in size to the
City of Tamarac in the following areas: transportation, economic
redevelopment-, affordable housing, environmental mitigation and
infrastructure improvements.
3, What unique characteristics set your firm apart from others who
perform the same functions?
4. Please outline the retainer or fee the City of Tamarac would be
expected to pay for your services on an annual basis.
7525 N.W. 88th Avenue 0 Tomarac, Florido 33321-2401 a (954) 724-1230 a Fox (954) 724-2454 R www.famaroc%org
Equal opporiunity EmplOyeT
Ms. Michelle Marino
September 7, 2005
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5. What is your firm's particular area of strength/expertise and how does
that strength/expertise benefit the City of Tamarac?
6. In the event you are selected to serve as the City of Tamarac's Federal
Lobbyist, please provide a timeline of events which takes into account
the City's (October 1 - September 30) and Federal fiscal years and
demonstrates lobbying activities occurring during those periods.
7. What methods will your firm employ to keep City Staff and Elected
Officials apprised of your efforts and successes on Tamarac's behalf?
S. How many clients does your firm currently represent (internationally,
nationally, and within the state of Florida), and how many lobbyists do
you employ to serve the needs of your clients?
I am seeking a response to this request by no later than September 16, 2005.
City Staff will evaluate your responses and provide the evaluation to our
Mayor and City Commission for review and consideration. The Mayor and
City Commission will hold a special City Commission Workshop on October
11, 2005.- If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity I will need your
responses as noted and confirmation you will be attending the October 11 th
City Commission Workshop. Interviews will begin at 1:00 p.m. with each firm
allowed 20 minutes for a presentation and 40 minutes to answer questions
from the Mayor and City Commission. Following the interviews, the Mayor
and City Commission will select a firm and the staff will negotiate a contract
with the selected vendor. The contract will be considered by the Mayor and
City Commission at their next regularly scheduled City Commission meeting
on October 26, 2005. If you have any questions regarding this request, I am
available to speak with you and can be reached at 954-724-1230. 1 look
forward to hearing from you and reviewing your submissions.
Sincerely,
Michael C. Ce
Deputy City Manager
C: Jeffrey L, Miller, City Manager
Diane Phillips, Assistant City Manager
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAMARAC EXHIBI
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RUSS REID COMPANY
TWS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 1(46
day of l)tU_iA*V' --1 2005, by and between the City of Tamarac, a municipal
corporation of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "City", and Russ Reid
Company, a -CO-W(fi-r-rila. Corporation, with principal offices located at 2000 L Street, NW,
Suite 350, Washington, DC 20036, hereinafter referred to as "Consultant":
and, WHEREAS, the City requires government relations services at the Federal level,
WHEREAS, the City requires certain professional services in connection with the
provision of government relations services and the development of a government
relations program designed for use at the Federal level; and,
WHEREAS, the Consultant represents that it is capable and prepared to provi(ie
such services:
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Promises contained herein, the parties
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ARTICLE I - EFFECTIVE DATE
1.1 The effective date of this Agreement Shall be for a one (1) year period
beginning December 1, 2005 through November 30, 20M
1.2 Upon expiration of this term, the parties may choose to renew the
Agreement by mutual written agreement for the same rate as provided
herein, for a term to be set in the renewal agreement.
ARTICLE 2 - SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED BY CONSULTANT
The Consultant shall Perform the services in accordance with the provisions
contained in this Agreement and the consultants proposal provided to the City Of
Tamarac, dated September 15, 2005, attached hereto as Exhibit , and incorporated
herein as if set forth in full- Additional scope of work may be specifically designated arld
additionally authorized by the City. Such additional allthorizations will be in the form of a
Purchase Order or written Change Order. Each Purchase Order or written Change Order
shall set forth a specific scope of services, the amount of compensation and the required
completion date. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement, and gx!j�ibit& the
provisions of this Agreement shall govem-
In its capacity as a consultant, the Consultant shall make its best efforts to assist
the City in pursuing government relations objectives. The nature of these objectives shall
be determined by the City with the advice and assistance of the Consultant.
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In this role, Consultant shall plan and implement all legislative strategies designed
to accomplish the City's initiatives, assist in the preparation of supporting materials fur the
initiatives, develop meetings with Members of Congress and staff to advance the
initiatives, and serve as a liaison tolederal agencies relevant to the initiatives.
ARTICLE 3 — COMPENSATION
3.1 The City shall pay Consultant Ten Thousand Dollars and No Cents,
($10,000.00) per month, for an annual aggregate fee of One Hundred
Twenty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($120,000.00), in accordance with
the provisions contained Exhibit A.
3.2 Reimbursable expenses shall be compensated at the actual cost, No
additional overhead or profit may be claimed as an expense. All invoicps
submitted for reimbursement of actual expenses incurred pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement shall include copies of paid receipts, invoices, or
other documentation acceptable to the City. Such documentation shall be
sufficient to establish that the expense was actually incurred and necessary
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ARTICLE 4 - STANDARD OF CARE
Consultant shall exercise the same degree of care, skill, and diligence in the
Performance of the Services as is ordinarily provided by a professional under similar
circumstances.
ARTICLE 5 - INDEMNIFICATION
5.1. Consultant shall, in addition to any other obligation to indemnify the City arid
to the fullest extent permitted by law, protect, defend, indemnify and h . old
harmless the City, its agents, elected officials and eMPIOYOGS from and
against all claims, actions, liabilities, losses (including economic losses),
costs arising out of any actual or alleged: a). Bodily injury, sickness, disease
or death, or injury to or destruction of tangible property including the loss of
use resulting therefrom, or any other damage or loss arising out of or
resulting, or claimed to have resulted in whole or in part from any actual or
alleged negligent act or omission of the Consultant and any sub -Consultant,
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose
acts any of them may be liable in the performance of the Work; or b).
violation of law, statute, ordinance, governmental administration order, rule,
regulation, or infringement of patent rights in the performance of the Work;
or c). liens, claims or actions made by the Consultant or any sub -Consultant
under workers compensation acts, disability benefit acts, other employee
benefit acts or any statutory bar. Any cost or expenses, including attorney's
fees, incurred by the City to enforce this agreement shall be borne by the
Consultant.
5.2. Upon completion of all services, obligations and duties provided for in this
Agreement, or in the event of termination of this Agreement for any reason,
the terms and conditions of this Article shall survive indefinitely.
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5�3. The Consultant shall pay all claims. losses, liens, settlements or judgments
of any nature whatsoever in connection with the foregoing indemnifications
including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees (including appellate
attorney's fees) and costs.
5A. City reserves the right to select its own legal counsel to conduct any
defense in any such proceeding and all costs and fees associated
therewith shall be the responsibility of Consultant under the
indemnification agreement. Nothing contained herein is intended nor shall
it be construed to waive City's rights and immunities under the common
law orsection 768.28. Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time,
ARTICLE 6 — NON-DISCRIMI NATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
During the performance of the Contract, the Consultant shall not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color,
gender, national origin, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual
orientation, or disability if qualified. The Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure
that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion,
color, gender or national original, or disability. Such actions must include, but not tie
limited to, the following: employment, promotion; demotion or transfer; recruitment or
recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of
compensation: and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Consultant shall
agree to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for
employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions
of this nondiscrimination clause. The Consultant further agrees that he/she will ensure
that Sub -consultants, if any, will be made aware of and will comply with this
nondiscrimination clause.
ARTICLE 7 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
This Agreement does not create an employee/employer relationship between the
parties. It is the intent of the parties that the Consultant is an independent contractor
under this Agreement and not the City's employee for any purposes, including but not
limited to, the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime
payments, Federal Insurance Contribution Act, the Social Security Act, the Federal
Unemployment Tax Act, the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the State
Worker's Compensation Act, and the State Unemployment Insurance law. The
Consultant shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the judgment of the manner and
means of carrying out Consultant's activities and responsibilities hereunder provided,
further that administrative procedures applicable to services rendered under this
Agreement shall be those of Consultant, which policies of Consultant shall not conflict
with City, State, or United States policies, rules or regulations relating to the use of
Consultant's funds provided for herein. The Consultant agrees that it is a separate and
independent enterprise from the City, that it had full opportunity to find other business,
that it has made its own investment in its business, and that it will utilize a high level of
skill necessary to perform the work. This Agreement shall not be construed as creating
any joint employment relationship between the Consultant and the City and the City will
not be liable for any obligation incurred by Consultant, including but not limited to unpaid
minimum wages and/or overtime premiums,
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ARTICLE 8 PAYMENTS
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8.1 Fees: The City shall pay in full the Contract Sum to the Consultant on a
quarterly basis as noted in Article 3 of this Agreement unless the parties
agree otherwise. The City shall pay the Consultant subject to the
provisions of this Agreement, subject to any additions and deductions by
subsequent change order provided in the contract documents. Payments
for Fees shall be made under the following quarterly schedule during the
contract period: December 15t, March 1't, June Vt and September Ist
8.2 Exgenses: A statement of actual expenses incurred shall be made to the
City at the end of each month for expenses incurred during the preVIOUS
month. The statement shall be made payable monthly.
8.3 Payments shall be processed in accordance with The Florida Prompt
Payment Act, F.S., Part V11, Chapter 218.
8.4 Federal funds may not be used to pay Consultant's fees or expenses.
8.5 Payments shall be remitted to the Russ Reid Company, 2 North Lake
Avenue, Suite 600, Pasadena, CA 91101 at the times provided by this
article.
ARTICLE 9 - COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
In performance of the services, Consultant will comply with applicable regulatory
requirements applicable generally to its business operations including federal, state, and
local laws, rules regulations, orders, codes, criteria and standards,
ARTICLE 10 —INSURANCE
10.1 Consultant shall obtain at Consultant's expense all necessary insurance in
such form and amount as specified in the original bid document or as
required by the City's Risk and Safety Manager before beginning work
under this Agreement including, but not limited to, Workers' Compensation,
Commercial General Liability, and all other insurance as required by the
City, including Professional Liability when appropriate. Consultant shall
maintain such insurance in full force and effect during the life of this
Agreement. Consultant shall provide to the City's Risk and Safety
Manager certificates of all insurances required under this section prior to
beginning any work under this Agreement. The Consultant will ensure that
all subcontractors Comply with the above guidelines and will retain all
necessary insurance in force throughout the term of this agreement,
10.2 Consultant shall indemnify and hold the City harmless for any damagE-,s
resulting from failure of the Consultant to take out and maintain such
insurance, Con,5ultant's Liability Insurance policies shall be endorsed to
add the City as an additional insured. Consultant shall be responsible for
payment of all deductibles and self-insurance retentions on Consultant's
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ARTICLE I I - CITYTS RESPONSIBILITIES
The City shall be responsible for providing access to all project records and for
providing project -specific information as required to facilitate the efficient and effective
execution of the services to be provided by the Consultant as provided in this Agreement.
ARTICLE 12 - TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
12-1 Termination for Convenience: This Agreement may be terminated by
the City for convenience, upon thirty (30) days written notice by the
terminating party to the other party for such termination in which event the
Consultant shall be paid its compensation for services performed up to the
termination date, including services reasonably related to termination, In
the event that the Consultant abandons this Agreement or causes it to be
terminated, Consultant shall indemnify the City against loss pertaining to
this termination-
12-2 Default by Consultant: In addition to all other remedies available to the
City, this Agreement shall be subject to cancellation by the City for Cause,
should the Consultant neglect or fail to perform or observe any of the
terms, provisions, conditions, or requirements herein contained, if such
neglect or failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt
by Consultant of written notice of such neglect or failure.
ARTICLE 13 - NONDISCLOSURE OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Consultant shall consider all information provided by City and all reports, studies,
calculations, and other documentation resulting from the Consultant's performance of the
Services to be proprietary unless such information is available from public sources.
Consultant shall not publish or disclose proprietary information for any purpose other than
the performance of the services without the prior written authorization of City or in
response to legal process,
ARTICLE 14 - UNCONTROLLABLE FORCES
14.1 Neither the City nor Consultant shall be considered to be in default of this
Agreement if delays in or failure of performance shall be due to
Uncontrollable Forces, the effect of which, by the exercise of reasonable
diligence, the non -performing party could not avoid. The term
"Uncontrollable Forces" shall mean any event which results in the
prevention or delay of performance by a party of its obligations under this
Agreement and which is beyond the reasonable control of the
nonperforming party. It includes, but is not limited to fire, flood,
earthquakes, storms, lightning, epidemic, war, riot, civil disturbance,
sabotage, and governmental actions.
14.2 Neither party shall, however, be excused from performance if
nonperformance is due to forces, which are preventable, removable, or
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remediable, and which the nonperforming Party could have, with the
exercise of reasonable diligence, prevented, removed, or remedied with
reasonable dispatch. The nonperforming party shall, within a reasonable
time of being prevented or delayed from performance by an uncontrollable
force, give written notice to the other party describing the circurnstances
and uncontrollable forces preventing continued performance of the
obligations of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 15 - GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any and all
legal action necessary to enforce the Agreement will be held in Broward County.
ARTICLE 16 - MISCELLANEOUS
16.1 Non-weiver: A waiver by either City or Consultant of any breach of this
Agreement shall not be binding upon the waiving party unless such waiver
is in writing. In the event of a written waiver, such a waiver shall not affect
the waiving party's rights with respect to any other or further breach. The
making or acceptance of a payment by either party with knowledge of the
existence of a default or breach shall not operate or be construed to operate
as a waiver of any subsequent default or breach.
16.2 Severability., Any provision in this Agreement that is prohibited or
unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be
ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or un enforceability without
invalidating the remaining provisions hereof or affecting the validity or
enforceability of such provisions in any other jurisdiction. The non-
enforcement of any provision by either party shall not constitute a waiver
of that provision nor shall it affect the enforceability of that provision or of
the remainder of this Agreement.
16.3 The provisions of this section shall not prevent the entire Agreement from
being void should a provision, which is of the es�;ence of the Agreement, be
determined to be void.
16.4 Merger; Amendment: This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement
between the Consultant and the City, and negotiations and oral
understandings between the parties are merged herein. This Agreement
can be supplemented and/or amended only by a written document
executed by both the Consultant and the City,
16.5 No Construction Against Drafting Party: Each party to this Agreement
expressly recognizes that this Agreement results from the negotiation
process in which each party was represented by counsel and contributed
to the drafting of this Agreement. Given this fact, no legal or other
presumptions against the party drafting this Agreement concerning its
construction, interpretation or otherwise accrue to the benefit of any party
to the Agreement, and each party expressly waives the right to assert
such a presumption in any proceedings or disputes connected wiih,
arising out of, or involving this Agreement.
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16-6 Binding Authority., Each person signing this Agreement on behalf of
either party individually warrants that he or she has the full legal power to
execute this Agreement on behalf of the party for whom he or she is
signing, and to bind and obligate such party with respect to all provisions
contained in this Agreement.
16.7 Headings: Headings herein are for convenience of reference only and
shall not be considered on any interpretation of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 17 - SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The City and Consultant each binds itself and its director, officers, partners,
successors, executors, administrators, assigns and legal representatives to the other
party to this Agreement and to the partners, successors, executors, administrators,
assigns, and legal representatives.
ARTICLE 13 - CONTINGENT FEES
The Consultant warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or
person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant to solicit or
secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company,
corporation, individual or firm, other then a bona fide eMployee working solely for the
Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, gift or any other consideration contingent
upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 19 - TRUTH -IN -NEGOTIATION CERTIFICATE
Execution of this Agreement by the Consultant shall act as the execution of a truth -
in -negotiation certificate certifying that the contract amount charged by Consultant in this
Agreement is based upon the standard amount charged to state and local governmental
clients of Consultant for the same or substantially similar service.
ARTICLE 20 - OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Consultant may be required to work in harmony with other Consultants or Sub -
Consultants relative to providing information requested in a timely manner and in the
specified form. Any and all documents, records, disks, original drawings, or other
information shall become the property of the City upon completion for its Use arid
distribution as may be deemed appropriate by the City,
ARTICLE 21 - FUNDING
This agreement shall remain in full force and effect only as long as the expenditures
provided for in the Agreement have been appropriated by the City Commission of the
City of Tamarac in the annual budget for each fiscal year of this Agreement, and is
subject to termination based on lack of funding.
ARTICLE 22 - NOTICE
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22,1 Whenever either party desires or is required under this Agreement to give
notice to any other party, it must be given by written notice either delivered
in person, sent by U.S. Certified Mail, U.$. Express Mail, air or ground
courier services, or by messenger service, as follows:
CITY:
City Manager
City of Tamarac
7525 NW 88th Avenue
Tamarac, Florida 33321-2401
With a copy to the City Attorney at the following address:
City Attorney
City of Tamarac
Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol, P.A,
3099 East Commercial Boulevard, Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
CONSULTANT;
Mark D. McIntyre
Senior Vice President
Russ Reid Company
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 350
W2shington, DC 20036
22.2 Notices shall be effective when received at the address specified above.
Changes in the respective addresses to which such notice may be directed
may be made from time to time by any Party by written notice to the other
party. Facsimile is acceptable notice effective when received, however,
facsimiles received (i.e.; printed) after 5,00 p.m. or on weekends or
holidays, will be deemed received on the next business day, The original of
the notice must additionally be mailed as required herein.
22.3 Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to restrict the
transmission of routine communications between representatives of
Consultant and City,
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have made and executed this Agreement on the
respective dates under each signature. ciTY OF TAMARAC, signing by and ffirough its
Mayor and City Manager. and CONSULTANT. signing by and through its Senior Vice
President, duly authorized to execute same.
TTEST,
Marion Swenson, C
City Clerk
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CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE 617 'k
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COUTY OF
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an Officer duly authorized in the State
aforesaid and in the County aforesaid to take acknowledgments, personally appeared
Mark D. McIntyre, Senior Vice President, of Russ Reid Company,
a Ca I " �pc - 0 Corporation, to me known to be the person(s) described in
and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that he/she
executed the same.
WITNESS my hand and offioial seal this. day of 2CLO�
bignatur4-&�tary Public
State of t Large
DONALu 8. HARRELL
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September 15, 2005 COMPANY
Mr. Michael C. Cernech
Deputy City Manager
City of Tamarac
7525 NW 88 Avenue
Tamarac, FL 33321
Dear Mr. Cernech:
On behalf of the entire Russ Reid Company's Washington Office, we are truly enthusiastic about
the possibility of partnering with the City of Tamarac to secure significant federal funding for
your priority funding needs such as transportation, housing, infrastructure, economic
development, environmental mitigation, wetlands preservation, and water preservation.
The purpose of this formal response to the City's Request for Qualifications is to provide the
Mayor, City Commission, City Manager and you with a thorough understanding of the Russ
Reid Company's capabilities and the work we would perform on behalf of Tamarac at the federal
level.
Since opening our Washington Office in 1994, we hav . e approached the federal government on
behalf of cities, counties, and major not -for -profit organizations across the country.
We have been fortunate to work on behalf of such entiti es as the Port of Los Angeles (C A'), City
of Kennewick (WA), City of Green River ffY), Nye County (NV), Village of Franklin Park
(IL), Village of Kiryas Joel (NY), Wellpinit School District (WA), State of North Carolina
(Oregon Inlet Project), Salt Lake County (UT), Bay Mills Indian Community (MI), St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital, Girls and Boys Town USA, World Vision, and many others.
Based on our previous discussions with the Mayor, City Commission, City Manager and you
regarding the City of. Tamarac's needs, we are convinced of at least three facts:
L It is easy to be passionate about the City of Tamarac's efforts to expand and improve
as America's next great mid -size city — Tamarac, committed to excellence ... always!
2. Clearly, Tamarac's objectives are worthy of federal support.
3. You are exactly the kind of folks we like to represent -- and for whom we have been
successful in the past.
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Mr. Michael C. Cemech
September 15, 2005
Page 2
L Please provide contact information forfive (5) current clients wim
characteristics1needs similar to those of the CitY of Tamarac, who can advise Tamarac
QY staff regarding your effectiveness in lobbying on their beha�(.
Village of Franklin Park
9500 Belmont Avenue
Franklin Park, IL 60131
847-671-4800
Contact: The Honorable Daniel B. Pritchett, Village President
Village of Kiryas Joel
51 Forest Road
P.O. Box 566
Monroe, NY 10950
845-783-8300 ext. 52
Contact: Gedalye Szegadin, Village Clerk and Administrator
Nye County
P.O. Box 153
Tonopah, NV 89049
775-751-7075
Contact: Candice Trummel, Chairman of Nye County Commission
Beaver Falls, PA/Geneva College
3200 College Avenue
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
724-462-3101
Contact: Sam Siple, Vice President for Advancement
City of Wilmore, KY/Asbury Seminary
204 N. Lexington Avenue
Wilmore, KY 40390
859-858-3581
Contact. Dr. Jeff Greenway, President
Humbly, our clients have established an extraordinary track record of achieving their federal
funding, legislative and regulatory objectives. In recent years, their grants have ranged from
about $300,000 to $12 million. Every organization that has retained the Russ Reid Company for
a perio i d of two years has achieved their federal government relations objectives, with one
exception. Notably- nvi-ry
hat has retained the Russ Reid CoT )a
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Mr. Michael C. Cernech
September 15, 2005
Page 3
The Russ Reid Company government relations team has extensive experience in working with
the Congress, many executive departments, and regulatory agencies to advance our clients'
initiatives.
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2. Please describefive (5) recent instances its which yourfirm was successf in bt ini g
fundingfor a municipality similar in size to the City of Tamarac in thefollowing areas:
transportation; economic redevelopment; affordahle housing; environmental
mitigation and infrastructure improvements.
The Village of Kiryas Joel, NY:
$20,000,000 authorization for water -related infrastructure. ,
(Source: 2004 House version of the Water Resources Development Act, pending)
$2,000,000 for road improvements for the Village Of Kiryas Joel.
(Source: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users)
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$600,000 for the rehabilitation of sidewalks, signalization and roadways.
(Source: Safe, Accountable, Tlexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users)
$500,000 for construction of a health care facility and purchasing of equipment.
(Source: FY 2002 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Bill)
Nye County, NV:
$2,000,000 for emergency and non -emergency communications systems upgrades
(source: FY 2006 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, pending)
$300,000 for renovation of the Nye County Fairgrounds. (source: FY 2006
Transportation, Treasu'ry, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations
Bill, pending)
$400,000 for renovation of the Nye County Fairgrounds. . (source: FY 2005 VA -
HUD Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 for renovation and rehabilitation of the Tonopah Airport in Nye County,
Nevada. (source: FY 2004 Transportation, Treasury and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill)
$100,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance. (source: FY 2004 Labor, Health
and Human Services Appropriations Bill)
Mr. Michael C. Cemech
September 15, 2005
Page 4
The Village of Franklin Park, IL:
$928,000 to construct grade separation on Grand Avenue.
(Source, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users)
$500,000 toward wastewater infrastructure improvements.
(Source: FY 2005 VA -HUD Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 toward construction of the Grand Avenue Underpass.
(Source: FY 2005 Transportation Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 toward wastewater infrastructure improvements.
(Source: FY 2004 VA -HUD Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 toward construction of the Grand Avenue Underpass.
(Source: FY 2004 Transportation Appropriations Bill)
Wilmore, KY/Asbury Seminary:
$3,124,000 for a Pedestrian Mall and Streetscape project.
(source: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users)
Beaver Falls, PA/Geneva College:
$1,345,000 for streetscape improvements and to construct pedestrian walkways.
(source: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users)
Marion, IN/Indiana Wesylan University:
$1,300,000 for water infrastructure improvements with the Marion Water Loop
and Deer Creek Project.
(source: FY 2005 VA, HUD Appropriations 13111)
3- What unique characteristics setyourfirm apartfrom others
functions? who Perform the same
There are two characteristics that set the Russ Reid Company apart from other Washington -
based government relations firm:
Mr. Michael C. Cernech
September 15, 2005
Page 5
First, our clients have the best track record of securing federal appropriations compared to any
other firm in Washington, DC. Specifically, since opening the Russ Reid Company Washington
office in 1994, every organization that has retained our firm for a period of two years has been
funded, with one exception. Further, every municipality that has retained our firm has secured
funding in the first year,
Second, our firm is known for having the best working environment Of any government relations
firm in Washington, DC. Here's what that means:
In a city that tends to foster hyperbole, we value honesty. We are honest with ourselves... honest
with our clients... and honest with government officials. We try to under -promise and over -
deliver. We only accept clients for whom we believe we can succeed.
In a city where politics is the primary industry, we do not play office politics. We value our
colleagues. We truly work as a team. We certainly aren't perfect but when disagreements occur,
we strive to give each other the benefit of the doubt.
We believe this strongly: The quality of our work environment is reflected in the quality of our
service to municipalities and other organizations.
4. Please outline the retainer orfee the City of Tamarac would be expected topayfor
your services on an annual basis.
The Russ Reid Company operates on an annual retainer basis Of $ 1 0,000/month, billed quarterly
in advance, plus work -related expenses such as travel, long-distance phone calls, and production
of materials, faxes, and courier deliveries.
Having represented not -for -profit organizations for the past 38 years, we work in an extremely
cost-conscious manner. Expenses amount to 34% of the retainer over the life of the service
agreement.
All of the municlDalities that the.Russ Reidfomw�a��n,4erv�esay �thhe Same Te�tai
highly intentional. It helps ensure that every municipality receives the Same le ner. This is
professionalism, quality, and service. vel of
5. What is yourfirm's particular area Of strengthlexpertise and how does that
slrenglhlexpertise benefit the City of Tamarac?
The primary strength of our firm is that each member of our team fully understands the federal
budgetary and legislative processes. Therefore, we can design marketing and legislative
strategies to secure federal support for your objectives. Our understanding is that winning a
Mr. Michael C. Cernech
September 15, 2005
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greater share of federal support is Tamarac's primary interest, so that your leadership can meet
the City's rapidly expanding needs.
In addition, we have strong working relationships with the Florida delegation. This is evidenced
by the results our previous Florida -based clients have achieved.
Finally, because we specialize in securing federal funding, we have extensive working
relationships with Appropriations Committee staff. This will help extend Tamarac's reach
bey-ond the Florida delegation.
6. In the event you are selected to serve as the City of Tamarac Is Federal Lobbyist, please
Provide -a timeline of events which takes into account the QY's (October I — September
30) and Federalfiscal years and demonstrates lobbying activities occurring during
thoseperiods.
In answer to your question, we have prepared the following detailed timeline complete with key
lobbying -related activities:
1 -) October — January
Resource Inventory: We will conduct an in-depth resource inventory to determine and
document your institutional strengths as they relate to purs ingfedera suPpo The
ocus both 'on Tamarac's existing projects, programs and
Resource Inventory will f u rt,
services, as well as what.the Cit � leadershi could acco--,;-'- j�n4
9 ormation we are seeking, which
will prepare an inventory outline detailin the type of inf We
will be followed by strategy meetings with appropriate senior personnel. Based on the
funding priorities determined by you and in partnership with RRC, a comprehensive
strategy is developed to pursue significant federal funding from the Congress.
Develop Funding Proposals: Based on our discussions with the City and our analysis of
its resources, we will develop themes for your proposals and present a workin outline
for the writing of the proposals. We will write and produce a prospectus, which is a
"marketing" document we will use during Capitol Hill meetings to make Tamarac's
projects of compelling interest to the Congress.
Plan and Implement Legislative Strategies: During the course of our work on the
Resource Inventory and proposal development, we will devise legislative strategies
tailored to the City's strengths and objectives. We will investigate existing authorizations
for project(s), draft a specific authorization if necessary, and pursue strategies that
coincide with the anticipated legislative agenda of the Congress.
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September 15, 2005
Page 7
Create Advisory Committee: We will work with the City of Tamarac, including the
Mayor, City Commission, City Manager and senior staff to establish a small Advisory
Committee whose members will be drawn from your governing boards, elected and
appointed officials, and other fiiends of the City who can help present authoritatively
your proposals to the Congress. While it probably won't be necessary for this committee
ever to meet as a formal deliberative body, we need to be alert to the human resources
that could be brought to bear on behalf of Tamarac's federal government relations
program.
2.) February — March
Congressional Meetings: Your leadership and RRC representatives meet with the
appropriate Members of Congress and/or their key staff on Capitol Hill. We will develop
a schedule for meetings with Members of Congress and staff. We will prepare all
briefing materials, assist you in scheduling the meetings, and accompany you on these
visits as appropriate. We will advise you on all necessary follow-up work to these
meetings including letters, additional background information, telephone calls, and
subsequent meetings. In short, we function as your Washington staff.
When your Capitol Hill meetings are over and You return to Tamarac, we remain behind
to perform all of the essential follow-up work necessary to ensure that the City's interests
remain priorities for1ey Members of Congress and staff.
Congressional Testimony.- We draft and deliver to the House Appropriations Committee
a letter to request a time to testify before the Conunittee, which relates directly to the
City's funding request and provides an opportunity to bring Tamarac's needs to the
attention of the Congress.
Member Deadlines: Each Member of Congress has a deadline for submitting
appropriations requests with individual Congressional offices. While the deadlines may
be arbitrary, if the deadlines are not met, it is unlikely that a project will receive
consideration for funding. We meet these deadlines by filling out all the necessary
documentation on time.
3.) March -April
Support Letter Process: With our guidance, the City of Tamarac will identify, approach
and secure letters of support for your projects from local businesses, universities, elected
leaders and other civic leaders and prominent individuals. We help identify potential
supporters and draft letters, These letters are utilized as strategic documents to strengthen
your request, and are hand-deliveTed to the congressional offices throughout this period.
Prioritizing ofProjects: Congressional offices begin prioritizing selected projects for
funding in each of the appropriations bills. A priority list is created within these offices.
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September 15, 2005
Page 8
It is extremely important that your project is on the priority list. We intensify our follmi,
up with congressional offices during this period in an effort to ensure that you are on the
priority list for funding.
Subcommittee Deadlines: Deadlines for submitting appropriations request forms to
appropriation subcommittees by congressional offices. As your staff in Washington, and
as "staff to the Congressional staff," we complete the required subeommittee fonns for
the appropriate Members of Congress so that they may be filled out accurately and in a
timely fashion.
4.) April —September
Organization OfSupport: We help you identify some prominent supporters, who may
have relationships with key Members of Congress, to make phone calls to these Members
on your behalf We provide the talking points and all the necessary information for the
call. It is important that the supporter reports back to us. In addition, we will continue
the support letter process.
"Timing is everything. 11 During this period, the Tamarac officials will return to Capitol
Hill for a second round and sometimes, third round, of meetings. This is largely
dependant on feedback from the Members of C'ongress and staff who are championing
your project. We prepare all'the "leave behind" materials, talking points, requested
follow-up infonnation, and thank you letters after our meetings.
District Work Period: During selected weeks throughout the year, and the entire month
of August, Members and staff travel to their states and districts to work, vacation, and
campaign. This is an excellent time to invite Members and staff to tour the City of
Tamarac so they can view your priority needs first hand.
5.) October - December
Passage ofLegislation: House and Senate appropriations subcommittees meet together
in a conference committee to reconcile all remaining differences between the two
versions of each of the funding bills. Once they have agreed on a COMProlnise version,
the House and the Senate pass that version in a "Conference Report.- It is then sent to
the President for his signature. At this time, we will know if your project is included in
law for funding.
6.) November - January
Perform Federal Agency Follow -Up: Looking ahead, as the Congress supports the
City's priorities, the Russ Reid Company will serve as your liaison to the relevant federal
agencies to secure the actual release of dollars in a timely manner. This is an essential
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September 15, 2005
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step in the funding process that many city leaders either are not prepared for or overlook
completely. This area of work is one of our strengths because:
We have guided all of our clients over the years through the "application"
stage;
We have relationships with the program officers in the federal agencies who
oversee the release of funding;
We have relationships with the Members of Congress and congressional staff
whose appropriations subcommittees fund the agencies. Therefore, if a
problem arises we can surround it and solve it.
7. What methods will yourfirm employ to keep City Staff and Elected offIcials appraised
of your efforts and successes on Tamarac's behaol?
As Tamarac's legislative staff, the Russ Reid Company would perform the lion's share of the
work. However, we operate as true partners. All of our work is done with the City3s approval
and involvement, working closely with City staff and elected officials, as appropriate.
On an almost daily basis, we will be in conta ct -- through emails, phone calls, etc -- with your
City Manager and Deputy City Manager, to keep them apprised of our recent activities. As
necessary and appropriate, we will prepare documents updating the Mayor, City Commission,
City Manager and Deputy City Manager onbur work.
We are also available for Commission conference calls and/or workshops to keep you
continually apprised of the progress of our endeavors.
Our goq] with P-.r,-rr or—ani7ntion that u` to over -co unicate,
8. How many clients does yourfirm currently represent (internationally, nationally, and
within the state of Florida) and how many lobbyists do you employ to serve the needs of
your clients?
Currently, the Russ Reid Company has five "international" (Foreign operations) cli
44 national" clients. ients and 52
The Russ Reid Company does not currently represent any other Florida entities. This is a
strength because it guarantees 100% of our attention with the Florida congressional delegation
will be devoted to the City of Tamarac. Indeed, except in rare and exceptional circumstances,
the Russ Reid Company will only represent one municipality in a given state. Cl
best wqv tnqvr%;A ��n�uts of interest. —early, this is the
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September 15, 2005
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As background, the Russ Reid Company has a proven track record of working effectively with
the Florida delegation. Specifically, our Florida -based clients have achieved these results:
Alfalit International, Inc. (Miami):
$1.5 million to expand its programs in countries served by the U.S. Agency for
International Development,
(Source: FY 2003 Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill)
$1.5 million from the Basic Education account to expand its programs in Latin
America and Affica.
(Source: FY 2002 Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill)
$1.5 million from the Basic Education account to expand its programs in Latin
America and Affica.
(Source: FY 2001 Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill)
ARISE Foundation (Miami):
$500,000 for the ARISE Foundation.
(Source: FY 2004 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$250,000 for a life -management skills program targeting high -risk youth in the
District.
(Source: FY 2004 District of Columbia Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 for the expansion of ARISE programs throughout Florida.
(Source: FY 2003 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 for the expansion of ARISE programs throughout Florida.
(Source: FY 2002 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations Bill)
On a day-to-day basis, Michelle Marino and I will serve as the City's primary contacts. I will
Provide overall strategic guidance and help implement tactical follow-through, with Michelle
serving as the Team Leader. We will be supported by Lee Alman, Melanie Beller, Tom Keller,
Clay Boothby, David Kensinger, David Home, Melody Fennel, Eric Mitchell and Elizabeth
Pittman to help execute legislative strategies and utilize their working relationships in the
Congress and with federal agencies on behalf of Tamarac.
Here are summaries of our professional biographies so you have a better understanding of our
respective backgrounds.
Mr. Michael C. Cernech
September 15, 2005
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Core Team:
Mark D. McIntyre
Prior to joining the Russ Reid Company, I was Vice President at Cassidy & Associates,
the largest independent public affairs firm in Washington, D C. While working at
Cassidy & Associates, I specialized in government relations 'representation on behalf of
states and state agencies, colleges and universities, hospitals and medical centers, and
major not -for -profit organizations.
Specifically, I served as Team Leader for then-Govemor Bayh as the State of Indiana's
Washington representative. I coordinated the State's efforts to secure funding for a
variety of transportation, infrastructure, port, education, and healthcare initiatives at the
federal level.
During this representation, I helped the State avoid a $41.9 million Medicaid
disallowance that the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) Promulgated.
I previously served as Chief Speechwriter to then -Vice President Bush from 1986
through the 1988 Presidential Campaign, Transition, and Inauguration.. I began my
career in government as Press Secretary to Rep. Robert Livingston (retired), who
ultimately served as Chairman of the full House Appropriations Committee.
Michelle Marino
Michelle joined the Russ Reid Company after serving for nearly five years on Capitol
Hill. Michelle started her career working for a senior Memberof Congress who was
successful in securing a number of earmarks for his district, including funding for a
federal courthouse. This earmark of $25 million is the largest line -item earmark ever
secured in the VA, HUD Appropriations Bill. -
Michellejoined the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in 1996, working for
Ranking Minority Member James Oberstar (MN). While on the Transportation
Committee, Michelle established close relationships with both Republican and Democrat
Members of Congress and senior staff of the Transportation Co
mmittee.
During this time, Michelle worked on a number of legislative vehicles, including AIR-21
(the Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21 " Century). Prior to leaving the
Transportation Committee, Michelle worked on the reauthorization of TEA-21 (the
Transportation Equity Act for the 2 l' Century), the six -year highway reauthorization bill
that earmarks more than $500 billion in transportation projects and programs.
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September 15, 2005
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Most recently, Michelle was instrumental in helping the City of Beaver Falls, PA and
Geneva College secure $1.345 million in the "Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users" for a Pedestrian Mall.
Lee Alman
Prior to joining the Russ Reid Company, Lee specialized in securing federal
appropriations funding for hospitals, educational institutions and other not -for -profit
entities.
In the Congress, Lee held the dual positions of Appropriations Staff and Legislative
Director in the office of U.S. Rep. Alan Mollohan (WV) -- a key member of the third -
largest House Appropriations Subcommittee. In his appropriations role, Lee worked
closely with members and staff from both sides of the aisle in developing the annual $90
billion VA, HUD and Independent Agencies Appropriations Bill, including preparation
for, and participation in, agency budget justification hearings, legislative markups and
conference negotiations with the Senate and key Administration officials. In addition, he
assisted in the management of this legislation on the floor of the U,S. House and secured
line -item funding for other Members of Congress.
As Congressman Mollohan's Legislative Director, Lee also dipplayed strong
strategic thinking abilities and an extensive knowledge of the legislative process.
He initially developed these skills during his law school career, honing them
further as a Legislative Assistant for Appropriations for Congressman Mollohan
during the 105th Congress. He advised the Congressman on difficult votes both
in committee and on the House Floor, authored legislative language to further the
Congressman's agenda, and met with national and constituent interest groups on
the Congressman's behalf.
Melanie Beller
Melanie spent 15 years in the federal government where she developed an expertise In the
often arcane rules of the House and Senate and the regulatory and rule -making
procedures of the executive� branch. From 1993-1998, Melanie worked at the Department
of the Interior where she was Director of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. Prior to
that, she was Staff Directorfor the U. S. House of Representatives Natural Resource's
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, and earlier was Staff Director of the
Subcommittee on General Oversight and California Desert Lands. She was also
Legislative Director for U. S. Rep. Richard Lehman (CA).
Melanie served as Senior Legislative Assistant to U. S. Sen. Harry Reid (NV) where,,he
was responsible for the Senator's appropriations committee assignments and natural
resource issues.
Mr. Michael C. Cernech
September 15, 2005
Page 13
Senator Reid is the Ranking Democrat of the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations
subcommittee and the Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate. He is also the Ranking
Democrat of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and Ranking
Democrat of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee.
Melanie has had a major role in such legislative and regulatory efforts as the Nevada
Wilderness Act of 1987, the California Desert Act of 1994, the designation of several
units of the National Park System, reform of the U.S. mining laws and grazing permit
system, issues related to the implementation and re -authorization of the Endangered
Species Act, oil and gas development in Alaska, federal land exchanges and transfers,
and development issues within the Coastal Barrier Resource System.
Clay Boothby
Clay most recently served as Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary at the U.S.
Department of Education following.three years as Acting Assistant Secretary and
Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of Legislation and Congressional
Affairs. As Senior Advisor he was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations
of the Deputy Secretary's office, managing Policy development and implementation, and
serving as the political advisor to the Deputy Secretary.
As Acting Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary, Clay Provided general
direction and supervision of the departmentos legislative activities and managed a 23-
person staff. During his tenure he led the Department's legislative efforts to obtain
successful passage of the President's'signature education reform effort, the No Child Left
Behind Act. He also briefed Members of Congress on the Administration's legislative
priorities such as higher education, vocational and technical education, and special
education.
Prior to joining the Education Department, Clay served as a top federal affairs advisor to
then-Govemor Tom Ridge of Pennsylvania, formerly the Secretary of the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security. As the Associate Director for the Governor's
Washington, D,C. staff he worked.with Pennsylvania's congressional delegation and
Cabinet agencies on appropriations and Policy issues . related to education, transportation,
defense and veterans affairs. Clay was instrumental in securing more than $460 million
for Pennsylvania projects and initiatives.
A native of Brunswick, Maine, Clay began his career in government working for then -
Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell (ME).
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September 15, 2005
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Support Team:
Tom Keller
Tom joined the Russ Reid Company team in 1998 after serving for seven years as
Director of Projects, Legislative Assistant, and campaign advisor to U.S. Senator Dan
Coats (IN) -- the leader of faith -based initiatives in the Senate. Tom has more than 12
years of appropriations successes on Capitol Hill.
As Director of Projects, Tom's focus was to work with the Senate and House
appropriation and authorizing committees to secure significant funding for Indiana
projects. As Legislative Assistant, he was responsible for infrastructure and
transportation authorizations and Policy issues. As campaign advisor during Senator
Coats' successful 1992 re-election effort, Tom created high exposure events, worked
closely with the media, and traveled with and advised the Senator on Political, legislative,
and local issues.
Previously, Tom worked as a Field Representative in the House of Representatives for
U.S- Rep. John Hiler (IN). Tom was responsible for leading the campaign effort in three
of the district's six counties.
David Kensinger
David most recently served as Chief of Staff to U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback (KS),
Chairman of the DC Appropriations Subcommittee from 2001 through 2004. -
Previous to being named Chief of Staff, David worked as Legislative Assistant
and Campaign Chairman for Sen. Brownback's successful re-election bid in 1998.
David is an outstanding legislative and political strategist, with a strong network
of working relationships throughout the U.S. Senate.
Between posts with the Senator, David was employed as a Senior Research
Executive with Wirthlin Worldwide, a strate -
firm in McLean, Virginia. . gic consulting and opinion research
David Horne
David Home spent six years working for U.S. Rep, Rick Lazio (NY) as his Chief of Staff
and Senior Counsel. David managed 25 people in three offices, represented Mr. Lazio on
a variety of panels and before interest groups in Washington, New York, and throughout
the country. David also served as Senior Advisor for Mr. Lazio's Senate bid.
Prior to joining Mr. Lazio, David practiced law for five years with Gibson, Dunn &
Crutcher in Los Angeles and Washington where he worked mostly on bankruptcy, real
estate, and corporate reorganization cases. David has worked on a number of political
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September 15, 2005
Page 15
campaigns and for three years was the political director for the National PAC, the largest,
independent, bipartisan political action committee in the country. He also worked briefly
for the Department of Labor, Department of Commerce, United States Attorney for the
District of Columbia, and U.S. Rep. Cleve Benedict (WV).
Melody Fennel
Melody H. Fennel is a public policy and government relations consultant specializing in
service to bank-Ing, housing and real estate finance clients. With more than 15 years of
Public and private sector experience in matters affecting housing and real estate finance,
Melody brings significant, first-hand expertise to critical legislative, regulatory and public
Policy issues.
Most recently, Melody served as Assistant Secretary for Congressional and
Intergovernmental Relations at the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), for which she was nominated by the President and confirmed by
the United States Senate. In that capacity she served as Principal advisor to the HUI)
Secretary and Deputy Secretary on matters involving Federal, State and local
government. As the Administration's top lobbyist on housing and urban development
policies and programs, she advocated before Members of Congress and Congressional
Committees, as well as State and local elected officials and public interest groups.
Previously, Melody served for six years the United States Senate Banking Committee as
chief housing finance and economic development policy advisor. An expert in housing
law and Policy and an experienced legislative negotiator and Political strategist, Melody
played a major role in the development and enactment of several landmark pieces of
housing, financial services and banking legislation. Throughout three Congresses,
Melody was an integral part of the planning and execution of the Banking Committee's
housing agenda and strategy. She staffed the Chairman and Republican Members during
nomination, oversight and legislative hearings on housing and finance legislative and
regulatory issues.
EUabeth Pittman
Elizabeth came to the Russ Reid Company after working on Capitol Hill for four years
Prior to joining the Russ Reid Company, Elizabeth served as Professional Staff
and Counsel to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human
Resources. In this capacity, she was responsible for o ersight of the White House Office
of Faith -Based and Community Initiatives. In addition' to her oversight responsibilities,
she focused on outreach to faith -based and community organizations and was
instrumental in developing research analyzing the traits that were common among these
successful Programs. During this time Elizabeth was able to develop a strong knowledge
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of government programs and regulations that affect faith -based and community
organizations in their efforts to partner with the federal government.
Prior to joining the Subcommittee, Elizabeth served as Communications Director for
Rep. Tom Ewing (R-IL) and as Deputy Communications Director for The House
Committee on Agriculture. Working in Communications allowed Elizabeth to develop
key cominunications skills, as well as the ability to understand the role communications
plays in executing a successful legislative strategy.
Eric Mitchell
Eric brings to the Russ Reid Company seven years of experience working for senior
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and has extensive knowledge of the
legislative process and its impact on local communities.
Prior to joining the Russ Reid Company, Eric served as Policy Advisor for Congressman
John Lewis (D-GA), where he worked exclusively on Congressman Lewis'
appropriations priorities.
By working closely with the House Appropriations Committee, Eric helped secure over
$11 million in earmarks through the FY05 appropriations process. Eric developed
legislative strategies that led to federal support for Georgia State University, Morehouse
School of Medicine, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Georgia Tech University, the
City of Atlanta, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), and
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, among others. Eric was also
responsible for advising Congressman Lewis on legislative issues pertaining to education,
housing, transportation, energy, labor, urban development and the environment.
During his career on Capitol Hill, Eric had the opportunity to interface with political
organization representatives and elected officials on a daily basis. In 2004, Eric
organized a Congressional Black Caucus Issue Forum, featuring the Mayors of Atlanta
and Philadelphia, to discuss ways the federal government can address the enon-nous
infrastructure challenges fading large urban areas.
In addition to working for Congressman Lewis, Eric spent three years in the Office of
Congressman Sanford Bishop, also from Georgia, and has worked on
two successful Congressional Campaigns.
Mr. Michael C. Cernech
September 15, 200S
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Conclusion
While we have grown over the years to become the nation's leading firm serving not -for -profits,
it is a point of pride that our clients are better known than we are.
As we begin discussions with a prospective client, there are three fundamental aspects of our
working relationship that we explore:
First, we must believe in what our client is doing. It would be difficult to do good work if we
didn't share our clients' enthusiasm for their objectives. We get involved with our clients and
their most important priorities. Advancing Tamarac's trgnsRortation, housing. infrastructure
economic evelopment. Dan. wetlands preservation and water preservation
interests is the kind of work that grets us up in the morning'
Second, the Russ Reid Company believes that our work should be enjoyable -- both fun for the
client and for us. This aDDens best when there is a strong sense of nartnership. Our hope is that
we can embark on a true partnership with Tamarac's leadership -- a partnership characterized by
open, honest communication and fruitful work.
Third, the relationship must be mutually beneficial. You must be able to see measurable resu . Its
based on well-defined objectives. After all, you are accountable to your t�j�ers. We
appreciate this accountability and are motivated by it.
The City of Tamarac has a great story to tell at the federal level. Humbly, the Russ Reid
Company has a proven ability of securing federal support for our clients' objectives. Together,
we can advance the City leadership's commitment to serving the needs of its people and building
for the future.
We would be both gratified and humbled to serve as the City of Tamarac's representatives in
Washington, DC.
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The Village of Kiryas Joel
The Village of Kiryas Joel is perhaps the most unique municipality in the United States. For more
than 24 years, Kin/as Joel has provided modem municipal services to a faith -based community of
2,000 families that is now approaching a population of 20,000. Located in Monroe, New York, the
community is strongly rooted in age-old traditions, orthodox religious culture, and a lifestyle of
values including benevolence, respect. honesty, and the centrality of family,
Kiryas Joel is the fastest growing Community in the state of New York. Kiryas Joel has the highest
birthrate in New York; a population growth rate of 256 percent, which gives the Village a ranking
of second in state population density after New York City; an average family size of nine children;
the lowest median age population (13.8 years) in New York; and a poverty rate of more than 60
percent (the median family income is $14,702).
As such, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has designated the Village of Kiryas
Joel as a "medically underserved area (MUA)."
The future for Kiryas Joel means coming to grips with the many challenges of a constantly changing
and growing community. Primary among these challenges is to provide safe, efficient, modem
transportation infrastmcture for Village residents,
Beginning in 200 1, the Village of Kiryas Joel's leadership approached Congress for help with their
many Infrastructure needs.
The Village of Kiryas Joel was successful in securing:
0 $20,000,000 authorization for water -related infrastructure.
(source: -2004 House version of the Water Resources Development Act, pending)
.$2,000,000 for road Improvements.
0 (source: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users)
$600,000 for sidewalk development and Improvements,
0 (source: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act -
A Legacy for Users)
0 $500,000 for construction of a health care facility and purchasing of equipment.
(source: FY 2002 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Bill)
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Nye County, Nevada is the third largest county in the United States as measured by
landmass, It is an extremely rural county with a population of 44,000, located 50 miles
west of Las Vegas. Eighty percent of the county's land is owned by the federal
government, It is home to the Nevada Test Site and the proposed High-level Nuclear
Waste Repository,
N ' ye County Is facing many new transportation and health care infrastructure issues as it
tries to meet its growing population demands and federal and state government mandates.
Nye County has been successful in securing:
$2,000,000 for emergency and non -emergency communications systems upgrades
(source: FY 2006 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, pending)
$300,000 for renovation of the Nye County Fairgrounds. (source: FY 2006
Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill,
pending)
$400,000 for renovation of the Nye County Fairgrounds.
(source: FY 2005 VA -HUD AppropHations Bill)
$500,000 for renov'ation and rehabilitation of the Tonopah Airport in Nye County,
Nevada. (source: FY 2004 Transportation, Treasury and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Bill)
$ 100,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance.
(source: FY 2004 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill)
The Russ Reid Company is now wor-king with N . ye County to pursue federal support for
noxious weed abatement renovations and improvements to Tonopah Airport, and road
improvements.
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Village of Franklin Park, Illinois
The Village of Fr-anklin Park is home to 19,500 residents and a day -time working population of
more than 100,000. As the fourth largest industrial suburban community in Illinois, Franklin Park
blends a welcoming attitude toward business while maintaining a high standard of living for its
residents, Indeed, five of Fortune magazine's Top 500 companies are headquartered in the Village.
Located just 14 miles west of Chicago's Loop, Franklin Park also borders the nation's busiest
airport — O'Hare International.
Chicagoland is widely understood to be the nation's rail capital, with approximately 1,500 daily
trains oper-ating in the area. A 2002 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) study of the 1,732
railroad -highway crossings surrounding Chicago named the Grand Avenue intersection in Franklin
Park as one of the four worst in the state. The FRA noted that on a typical weekday, over 4,000
vehicles are delayed at this crossing, corresponding to 223 hours of motorist delay. The cost of
pollution and commuter delay at this intersection has been estimated to total $800,000 per year.
In an effort to alleviate the traffic pressure and make Franklin Park a safer place to live and worl<,
'Franklin Park is moving forward ' with the construction of an underpass that will allow traffic to
move continuously underthe rail crossing.
In addition, as the Village's residential and business populations have grown, so has the load on its
aging sewer and water supply systems. Some of "Franklin Park�s inclustrial areas are prone to
flooding as a result, leading to ruined inventories and.damaged industrial equipment. The Village's
need to ensure that these businesses (which represent a large proportion of an otherwise small tax
base) do not move elsewhere has led to a decision to correct these wastewater problems.
So far, the Village of Franklin Park has secured:
$928,000 to construct grade separation on Grand Avenue.
.(Source: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users)
$500,000 toward wastewater infrastructure improvements.
(Source: FY 2005 VA -HUD Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 toward construction of the Grand Avenue Under -pass.
(Source: FY 2005 Transportation Appropriations Bill)
0 $500,000 toward wastewater infrastructure improvements,
(Source: FY 2004 VA -HUD Appropriations Bill)
0 $500.D00 toward construction of the Grand Avenue Underpass,
(Source: FY 2004 Transportation Appropriations Bill)
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City of Wilmore, Kentucky/Asbury Theological Seminary
Asbury Seminary is a world-renowned multi-clenominational graduate school that educates the
spiritual leaders of tomorrow. The seminary was founded in 1923 and over 80 years later, has
continued to hold to its intended goal upon which they were founded to provide holistic
ministerial preparation. With Kentucky, Florida and Virtual campuses, Asbury has an overall
enrollment that exceeds 1,700 students representing 86 denominations and 42 countries.
Asbury Theological Seminary is seeking federal funding to design and build a new route of entry
into their campus, peclestrian walkways, nodes and landscaping and new parking areas. The
construction of the Pedestrian Mall will allow the Seminary to continue its positive impact on the
area, and to develop resources that will appeal to an increased amount of prospective students
and visitors thereby further adding to the local economy. The entire project is strongly supported
by the community and state/local government officials and will improve the safety of pedestrians
on and ofr campus.
Ultimately, the Pedestrian Mall ensures an accessible campus that will increase parking capacity in
the area and ensure traffic safety in the immediate neighborhood. Asbury Seminary continues to
work closely with the City of Wilmore to ensure that the Pedestrian Mall will help serve both local
community and Asbury Seminary students. This enables Asbury Seminary to continue being one
of the leading educational institutions in the world of its kind.
So far, Asbury Theological Seminary has received:
$3,124,000 for a Pedestrian Mall and Streetscape project.
(source: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for
Users)
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City of Beaver Falls, PA/Geneva College
Geneva's history of providing quality education dates back 155 years, Founded In 1848 by
the Reformed Presby-tehan Church, in Northwood, Ohio, Geneva has been the landmark
in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania since the college relocated there in 1880. Deeply rooted in
the community of Beaver Falls, Geneva has played an integral part in the growth of Beaver
County by helping enhance the quality of life and economic stability. Many in the county
have come to depend on the growth of Geneva College as both a school and resource for
economic vitality.
To continue its positive impact on the region, Geneva College needs to remain competitive
and continue to meet the ever-increasing demands in the education of its students.
. However, for nearly 60 years Geneva College has had to work around the boundaries
imposed by the location of the college directly on Route 18 — a main highway compHsed of
two short, sharp S-curves that bisects the College campus. The potential for calamity is
escalated not only by the curve, but also by the volume of traffic along this major route —
approximately 16,000 vehicles per day, including cars, trucks, and 18-wheel tractor trailers.
In a joint partnership with the City of Beaver Falls, Geneva College has started plans to
relocate Route 18 around the campus. Once completed, Geneva College will then be left
with a large, un-landscaped area of land on which to construct a Pedestrian Mall, This
Peclestnan Mall will provide a more campus -like setting for Geneva College, complete with
an official route of entry, a campus gateway., peclestrian walkways, nodes and streetscape
improvements. In addition, the Pedestrian Mall will allow Geneva College to continue
being one of the leading educational institutions of its kind in Pennsylvania.
Geneva College approached Congress for help with the Pedesthan Mall and has secured:
$1.345 million for streetscape improvements and to construct peclestnian walkways.
(source: Safe, Accountable, Flexible,' Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy
for Users)
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City of Marion, Indiana/ Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) in Mahon, Indiana, is a private, faith -based institution that
develops students of scholarship, leadership and character. With 10, 154 students in 2003, IWU is
the second largest and fastest -growing private university in Indiana, and has contributed significantly
to the economic growth and stability of the city of Marion.
As IWU has continued to add new facilities in the Mahon campus, a steady decline in water
Pressure has been observed, particularly in the upper floors of residence halls. According to the
Mar -ion Utilities Service Board (MUSB), the reason for this decline is that when the area was
originally developed, a network of 6" mains was installed. The project involves approximately 7,600
feet of new water main that would provide a primary water source in proximity to the surrounding
community and the campus. In addition, the project would require interconnection of this water
loop to the existing water infrastructure in order to achieve the desired water pressure of 53 - 54
psi (compared to 40 - 42 psi today).
IWU and the community of South Mahon also were experiencing flooding during heavy rains. To
alleviate flooding, three independent engineering studies have concluded that the primary storm
sewer trunk line serving the campus and surrounding neighborhoods is grossly undersized and lacks
the capacity to alleviate flooding even for a I 0-year event.
This new storm water system will alleviate over -capacity on the 24- to 30-inch conveyance system,
which currently serves much of the surrounding community and the campus, and will relieve the risk
of flooding during heavy rain events.
IWU and the City of Marion partnered to approach the Congress for assistance with this effort
and was successful in securing:
$1.3 million for water infrastructure improvements with the Mahon Water Loop and Deer
Creek Prolect. (source: FY 2005 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
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$500,000 towards construction and equipment for the Village healthcare center
(source: FY 2002 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
Port of Los Angeles
Section I I Language. which enables the Port of Los Angeles to be reimbursed by the
Federal government for $15 million a month for a variety of infrastructure improvements.
(source: FY 2003 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill)
$12 million for the dredging of Main Harbor Channel.
(source: FY 2003 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill)
Salt Lake County, Utah
$1.5 million to upgrade and consolidate the county's 9 1 1 emergency response systern.
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
Village of Fr-anklin Park, Illinois
$1,16 million for the Grand Avenue railroad underpass,
(source: House version of the Transportation Equity Act)
$500,000 for wastewater infrastructure improvements.
(source: FY 2005 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 towards the construction of a railroad underpass to alleviate traffic congestion
on one of the most heavily traveled streets in Chicagoland.
(source; FY 2005 Tr-ansportation Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 towards the construction of a railroad underpass to alleviate traffic congestion
on one of the most heavily traveled streets in Chicagoland.
(source: FY 2004 Tr-ansportation Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 for wastewater infrastructure improvements,
(source: FY 2004 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
Village of Kiryas Joel, New York
$20 million authorization for the, development and construction of an I I mile connector
from the Village water system to the New Yori< City Department of Environmental
Protection Catskill Aqueduct.
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5. Nye County, Nevada
$2 million for emergency and non -emergency communications systems upgrades.
(source: FY 2006 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, pending)
$400,000 for renovation of the Nye County Fairgrounds.
(source: FY 2005 VA -HUD Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 towards renovating the Tonopah airport to accommodate Increased air traffic.
(source: FY 2004 Transportation Appropriations Bill)
$100,000 to purchase new ambulances for the county,
(source: FY 2004 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
6. Geneva College/Beaver Falls, PA
$1.345 million for streetscape improvements and to construct pedestrian v4kways.
(source: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005)
7. National Association of Development Organizations
$300,000 for environmental training and Information dissemination related to total
brownfields, air quality standards and water infrastructure.
(source: FY 2004 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
$200,000 to provide training and education assistance to small business development
finance professionals.
(source: FY 2004 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
Increase of $1.7 million for the Economic Development Administration planning program.
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
8. Operation Respond Institute
$2.5 million for the expansion of national first responder emergency services,
(source: FY 2003 Transportation Appropriation Bill)
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9. Wellpinit School District
$1 million for equipment, technology and programmatic needs for the Advanced
Placement Virtual College Classroom.
(source: FY 2004 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
10. Asbury Theological Serninary/Wilmore, Ky
$3.124 million for a pedestrian mail and street Improvements.
(source: House ver!sion of the Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users)
11. Indiana Wesleyan University/Marion, IN
$1.3 million for the City of Marion, Indiana for water infrastructure improvements with
the Marion Water Loop and Deer' Creek Project.
(source: FY 2005 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
12. Ground Water Industry (HenkJe Drilling and Supply)
Legislative language preventing the Department of Transportation from expending funds
to implement the Department's proposed hours -of -service regulations for the operation
of commercial motor vehicles.
(source: IFY 2003 Transportation Appropriations Bill)
Secured legislative language granting the ground water industry relief under the hours -of -
service regulations. This was only the second time the hours -of -service regulations had
been amended for a specific industry since the regulations were originally promulgated in
1937.
(source: FY 1995 National Highway Designation Act)
13. University of Southem Maine
$725,000 towards construction of a pedestrian access walkway,
(source: FY 2004 Transportation Appropriations, Bill)
$650,000 to acquire and upgrade laboratory equipment.
(source: FY 2004 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
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$1 million for the construction of the Applied Science, Enginee ing and Technology
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(source: FY 2003 Energy and Water Approp�ations Bill) ti
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$1 million for technology and lab equipment for the School of Applied Science,
Engineering and Technology Building.
(source- FY 2003 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$450,000 to establish the New England Environmental Center.
(source: FY 2003 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
14. - Boys Town National Research Hospital
Secured legislative language to preserve a grant mechanism with a budget of $5.6 million
annually that is distributed among five similar institutions.
(source: FY 2000 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
15. Giris and Boys Town USA
$7.1 million for capital facilities and program expansion In Washington, DC,
(source: FY 1999 DC Appropriations Bill)
16. . The George Washington University
$1.5 million for the George Washington University National Crash Analysis Center for
advanced crashworthiness research.
(source: FY 2004 Transportation Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 for the Virginia campus.
(source: FY 2004 Transportation Appropriations Bill)
$5 million to establish a national first responder training center.
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
17. Software Productivity Consortium
$2.4 million for a certain telework program,
(source: FY 2004 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$2.5 m ' illion for telework Initiatives. These initiatives demonstrate to both major private
sector interests and the government how telework benefits the environment, saves at
energy, improves employee moral and reduces traffic congestion.
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill) t;
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18. Anaheim Learning Center
$2 million for at -risk youth programs.
(source: FY 2005 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$ 100,000 for youth development, parenting, and family wellness programs.
(source: FY 2005 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
19. AIDSCAP
Preserved $121 million for the AIDS Prevention and Control Program.
(source: FY 1996 Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill)
20. World Vision US
$1 million for the training of Youth Outreach Workers (YOWs) and local program
coordination staff, facilities expansion costs related to Vision Youth's tutoring, and
mentoring activities for at -risk youth.
(source: FY 2004 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$1 million for the training of Youth Outreach Workers (YOWs) and local program
coordination staff, facilities expansion costs related to Vision Youth's tutoring, and
mentoring activities for at-Hsk youth.
(source: FY.2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
21. Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
$500,000 to design, develop and implement College of Education programs.
(source: FY 2005 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$400,000 for development of a Medical School and -School of Allied Health in
Henderson, Nevada.
(source: FY 2005 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$550,000 for renovations for a School of Nursing.
(source: FY 2003 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$250,000 for renovations of historic campus buildings.
(source: FY 2003 Interior Appropriations Bill)
$400,000 to renovate a former military facility for a School of Nursing,
(source: FY 2002 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
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$1.8 million to renovate classrooms and science laboratories.
(source: FY 2001 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
22. EARTH University (Costa Rica)
$500,000 for EARTH University Foundation in Georgia for student scholarships.
(source: FY 2005 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$250,000 for EARTH University for environmental research in cooperation with
Ohio State University.
(source: FY 2005 Fnergy and Water Appropriations Bill)
Legislative language urging USAID to support EARTH University's sustainability and
biodiversity programs throughout Latin America.
(source: FY 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill)
$1 million for EARTH University Foundation in Georgia to expand the
University's scientific research center.
(source: FY 2004 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill)
$250,000 for EARTH University for environmental research in cooperation with
Ohio State University.
(source: FY 2004 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill)
$1.75 million to continue research with international organizations and NASA
on Chagas Disease.
source: FY 2002 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
$1 million to continue research with international organizations and NASA on Chagas
Disease.
(source: FY 2001 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
23. St Mary's Hospital
$750,000 for renovation of the hospital's emergency room facilities and trauma care
center.
(source: FY 2003 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
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24. Malone College
$1 million to build a School of Nursing building.
(source: FY 2004 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$1 million to build a School of Nursing building.
(source: FY 2003 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
25. William Tyndale College
$850,000 for the expansion of academic programs.
(source: FY 2002 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$1 mil ' lion for the construction of its Mindl-ab and Center for Natural Sciences.
(source: FY 2001 VA HUD Appropriations Bill)
$46 ' 1,000 for the expansion of academic programs,
(source: FY 2001 Labor, HHS Appropniations Bill)
26. Vanguard University
$750,000 for development of a science center.
(source: FY 2004 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill)
$300,000 for facilities upgrades and equipment for a science center.
(source: FY 2004 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$250,000 for computers, equipment and staffing.
(source: FY 2004 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
27. Fuller Theological Seminary
$1 million for the establishment of a national Conflict Resolution Program.
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$2 mill -ion to conduct research on youth violence and youth gambling.
(source: FY 2002 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
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28. Messiah College
$700,000 for programs for at -risk teens,
(source: FY 2005 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$200,000 to improve educational opportunities for children in grades K- 12.
(source: FY 2004 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
29. Hebrew Academy for Special Children
$200,000 to renovate a facility that will serve as a national service center for
developmentally disabled individuals,
(source: FY 2004 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
$540,000 to expand a summer program for developmentally disabled
individuals,
(source: FY 2002 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$430,000 to purchase and renovate a facility that will serve as a national service center for
developmentally disabled individuals.
(source: FY 2001 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
$250,000 to expand a summer program for developmentally disabled
individuals,
(source: FY 2001 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$1.5 million for a demonstration project for handicapped children.
(source: FY 1999 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$800,000 for a new facility for developmentally disabled children.
(source: FY 2000 and 1998 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
3o. Mercyhurst College
$300,000 for an intelligence -related academic program that will identif and propagate
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intelligence best practices and create generic intelligence education courses.
(source: FY 2004 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$300,000 for law enforcement training. so
(source: FY 2004 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$600,000 for construction of the Tom Ridge Public Health and Safety Building.
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31. Eastem Mennonite University
$490,000 to renovate a student center to create a performing arts center.
(source: FY 2002 VA, HUD AppropHations Bill)
32. Alfalit Intemational, Inc.
$ 1.5 million for literacy programs in Africa and Latin America.
(source: FY 2003 Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill)
$1.5 million for literacy programs in Africa and Latin America.
(source: FY 2002 Foreign Operations Approphations Bill)
$ 1.5 million for literacy programs in Africa and Latin America.
(source: FY 2001 Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill)
33. Adelante Development Center
$1.5 million for a job training and placement program for individuals with physical and
mental disabilities.
(source: FY 2004 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$1.6 million for a job training and placement program for individuals with physical and
mental disabilities.
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
34. Residential Care Consortium
$1 million for delinq'uency prevention programs and before- and after- school programs,
(source: FY 2005 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$250,000 for Omaha Home for Boys for a before- and after -school program,
(source: FY 2005 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
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$ 1.1 million for the expansion of Native American youth and community education
programs.
(source: FY 2004 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$1 million for the expansion of Native American youth and community education
programs.
(source: FY 2003 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$1 million for the expansion of Native American youth and community education
programs,
(source: FY 2002 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
36. St. Joseph's Indian School
$580,000 for the expansion of education programs for at -risk Native American
youths.
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$800,000 for the expansion of education programs for at -risk Native American
youths.
(source: FY 2002 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
37. Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
$400,000 for renovations of campus facilities.
(source: FY 2004 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
$300,000 for delinquency pr'evention programs.
(source: FY 2004 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$750,000 for the development of their LIFE program for at -risk youth.
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$360,000 for renovations of campus facilities.
(source: FY 2003 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
38. National Children's Cancer Society
$1 million for the Beyond the Cure cancer survivorship program.
(source: FY 2005 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
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39. St. Jude Children's Researx:h Hospital
$528,000 for clinical informatics.
(source: FY 2005 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 towards the purchase of a nuclear medicine camera, an ultra centrifuge, and a
linear accelerator,
(source: FY 2005 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 towards the purchase of a T3 M RI for the hospital.
(source. FY 2004 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill)
$400,000 for equipment needs.
(source: FY 2004 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
40. Port Huron Hospital Foundation
$200,000 for the expansion of the emergency trauma center at Port Huron Hospital.
(source: FY 2005 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$400,000 for the expa . nsion of the emergency trauma center at Port Huron Hospital,
(source: FY 2004 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
41. ARISE Foundation
$500,000 to expand the life management skills program for at -risk youth,
(source: FY 2004 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$250,000 for a life management skills., program for at -risk youth in the District of
Columbia.
(so'ur-ce: FY 2004 DC Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 to expand the life management skills program for at -risk youth.
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$500,000 to expand the life management skills program for at -risk youth.
(source: FY 2002 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
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42. Dakota Boys and Giris Ranch
$500,000 for a mentoring program for at -risk youth.
(source: FY 2005 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
43. Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
$250,000 for youth programs at Wildwood Ranch.
(source: FY 2004 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$250,000 for a High Course at -risk youth program at Wildwood Ranch.
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$300,000 for expansion of an at -risk youth program.
(source: FY 2002 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$1 million forthe purchase and renovation of.a former hospital facility
(source: FY 2001 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
$1.5 million for renovation and infrastructure improvements.
(source: FY 1999 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
44. The Doe Fund
$750,000 for funding of Ready, Willing & Ab/e'program,
(source: FY 2005 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$ 100,000 for funding of Ready, Willing 8, Able program in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
(source: FY 2005 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$750,000 for funding of Ready,' Willing & Able program,
(source: FY 2004 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$ 100,000 for funding of Ready, Willing & Able program in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania,
(source: FY 2004 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
Report language directing the Department of Justice to conduct an official
program evaluation that will help enable the Doe Fund to expand Ready,
Willing & Able nationwide.
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
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$750,000 for funding of Ready, Willing & Able program,
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$2 million to expand Ready, Willing & Able in New York and New Jersey.
(source: FY 2002 and FY 2001 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$1.25 million for Ready, Willing & Able for the formerly homeless in Washington, DC.
(source: FY 2001 DC Appropriations Bill)
$1.25 million for a residential work program (Ready, Willing & Able) for the formerly
homeless in Washington, DC. (source: FY 1999 DC Appropriations Bill)
$1 million for a new Single Room Occupancy building in Harlem.
(source: FY 1999 Labor. HHS Appropriations Bill)
45. Cabrini Foundation
$500,000 for Mother Cabrini High School in New York City to provide at -risk girls with
after school tutoring, mentoriing and prevention programs.
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
46. Community Counseling Center (Maine)
$300,000 for services for adults and children who haveexpenenced emotional trauma.
(source: FY 2005 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
$100,000 for the development of a trauma assistance center.
(source: FY 2005 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
47. Gospel Rescue Ministries of Washington, DC
$350,000 for a residential program to help men and women recover from
substance abuse, homelessness, and chronic unemployment.
(source: FY 2005 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$300,000 for a residential program to help adults recover from substance
abuse, homelessness, and chronic unemployment.
(source: FY 2005 DC Appropriations Bill)
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$500,000 for a residential program to help adults recover from substance
abuse, homelessness, and chronic unemployment
(source: FY 2004 DC Appropriations Bill)
$250,000 for a residential program to help men and women recover from
substance abuse, homelessness, and chronic unemployment.
(source: FY 2004 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
0 $100,000 for renovation of its homeless facilities.
(source: FY 2003 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
0 $450,000 for drug rehabilitation programs.
(source: FY 2001 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
0 $800,000 for a drug rehabilitation center for homeless women.
(source: FY 1998 and FY 1996 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
& Negotiated the conveyance of a formerly notorious crack hotel, (fair market value:
$320,000) with the Department of justice for only $28,000.
48. Teen Challenge — Illinois
$250,000 for an at -risk youth program.
(source: FY 2005 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$ 100,000 for facility construction and renovation,
(source: FY 2005 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
$243,000 for the renovation.of a YMCA building into a drug treatment center for young
women.
(source: FY 2003 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
49. ' Worid Impact
$200,000 for at -risk youth programs at Morning Star Ranch in Florence, Kansas,
(source: FY 2005 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
$ 100,000 for at -risk youth programs at Harmony Heart Camp in Jermyn, Pennsylvania.
(source: FY 2005 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill)
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$300,000 to increase the Good Samartian Clinic's facilities and serve Wichita's urban
poor.
(source: FY 2004 Labor, HHS AppropHations Bill)
50. Light of Life Ministries
$200,000 for expansion of a facility that serves formerly incarcerated individuals.
(source: FY 2001 VA, HUD Appropriations Bill)
$675,000 for the Employment Plus Program of Southwestern Pennsylvania Job training.
(source: FY 1999 Labor, HHS AppropHations Bill)
$190,000 for the Employment Plus Program of Southwestern Pennsylvania program to
serve formerly incarcerated individuals. .
(source: FY 1999 Commerce, justice, State Appropriations Bill)
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Mark D. McIntyre
Senior Vice President
Director, Washington, D.C. Office
Ma.rk D. McIntyre opened the Russ Reid Company in 1994 after having worked
on Capitol Hill, in the White House; and in the private sector. '
Immediately prior to joining the Russ Reid Company, Mark was Vice President
at Cassidy & Associates, the largest independently owned public affairs firm
ever established in Washington, DC. While there, he specialized in
representing colleges and universities, hospitals and medical centers, states
and municipalities, and corporations before the Congress and the
Administration.
He previously served as Chief Speechwriter to then -Vice President Bush from
1986 through the 1988 presidential campaign, transition, and inauguration.
Mark began his career in government as Press Secretary to Rep. Robert L,
Livingston (retired), who became Chairman of the full Appropriations
Committee.
An award -winning writer, Mark's articles and editorials have appeared in USA
Today, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Washington Times,
and a variety of other publications. Today, he is a frequent contributor to
OnPhilantropy.com and a requested cornmentator on trends in government
relations,
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Michelle Morino
Account Supervisor
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Michelle joined the Russ Reid Company after serving for nearly five years on Capitol
Hill. Michelle started her career working for a senior Member of Congress who was
successful in securing a number of earmarks for his district, including funding for a
federal courthouse. This earmark of $25 million is the largest line -item earmark ever
secured in the VA,.HUD Appropriations Bill,
Michelle joined the Transportation and infrastructure Committee in 1996, working
for Ranking Minority Member James Oberstar (MN). While on the Transportation
Committee, Michelle established close relationships with both Republican and
Democratic Members of Congress and senior staff of the Transportation Committee.
During this time, Michelle worked on a number of legislative vehicles, including AIR-21
(the Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century). Prior to leaving the
Transportation Committee, Michelle worked on the reauthorization of TEA-21 (the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century), a six -year highway reauthorization
bill that appropriates more than $SOO billion for transportation projects and programs,
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Lee Ali -non
Vice President
Prior to joining the Russ Reid Company, Lee specialized in securing federal
appropriations funding for hospitals, educational institutmions and other not-for-
pr ofit entities.
In the Congress, Lee held the dual positions of Appropriations Associate and
Legislative Director for West Virginia Congressman Alan Mollohan, -a key member of
the third -largest House Appropriations Subcommittee. Lee worked closely with
members and staff from both sides of the aisle to develop the annual $90 billion VA,
HUD and Independent Agencies Appropriations Bill, focusing primarily on the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Lee*s responsibilities included preparing for,
and participating in, agency budget pstification hearings, legislative markups and
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conference negotiations with the Senate and key Administration officials, He also
assisted in the manaFement of this legislation on, the Floor of the U.S. House and
secured line -item funding for other Members of Congress,
As Con8ressman Mollohan's Legislative Director, Lee @!so displayed strong stlategic
thinking abilities and an extensive knowledge of t1' le legislative process. He initjall�'
developed these skills during his lavA,, school career-, honing them further as a
Le8islative Assistant for Appropriarions i, , or Congressrnan Mlollohan, during the 105th
Congress. Lee advised the Congressman on difficult votes, authored legislative
language, and rnet \,vith national ':.ind conAltuent interes! gioups,
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Melanie Beller
Vice President
Melanie Beller specializes in developing innovative legislative strategies for clients
seeking to change policy and/or secure federal funds. Her depth, of experience —on
Capitol Hil�l,in the Executive branch, and in private consulting —is a principal asset for
Russ Reid Company clients.
As Senior'Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senator Harry Reid, who is now the Minority
Leader, Melanie Beller was integrally involved in the Senator's Appropriations
Committee operations, She developed an in-depth understanding of the
complexities of lawmaking and the appropriations process through her experience
writing, organizing and negotiating appropriations legislation.
Meianie.'went on to serve as the Legislative Director for U.S. Representative Richard
Lehman, where she developed expertise in parliamentary'procedure of the House
of Representatives and Senate. She later moved to the House Natural Resources
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources as the Staff Director. Melanie was
one of the major advocates and developers of the California Desert Protection Act,
and negotiated many of its major legislative components,
Because of her distinguished achievements in energy and natural resources
legislation, President Bill Clinton appointed Melanie to be the Assistant to the
Secretary and Director of Congressional and Legislative Affairs under Interior
Secretary Bruce Babbit,
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Thomas C Keifer
Yice President
Tom joined the Russ Reid Company in 1998 after serving for seven years as Director
of Projects, Legislatiye Assistant, and carnpaign advisor to U.S. Senator Dan'Coats,
the leader of fait-h-based- initiatives in the Senate at the time. Tom has more than
12 years of appropriations successes on Capitol Hill.
As Director of NoJects, Tom's focus was to vvork with the Senate and House
appropriation and authoriziriF, committees to secure significant funding for nonprofit
organizations and city, countv, a.nd state p,rojects, As Legislative Assistant, he was
responsible for in'fraS'U-L)C,UI6,' and transportatic-) ' n authorizalLions and policy issues,
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created high-exiposute events, \,Vorl-red closely with the media, and traveled with
and advised the SeInator on political, leoislative, and local issues,
Previousdy, T,-�m vvcrke-d ,s a Fiela; Peptesenf-?Iive and Aide in the House 0-i
Repres��ntatives for UI.S. P.ep' John H�I:Ier ilt'4.), Tnrl-) vk/a'� for lead;-),c. the
carripaiF,n effort in three of the 61stric`�
lom is an exc,--Ik-wm� st,ategiist a keer, pNIti,-:a! sense L�ft�' leps�ative. process,
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Clay Boothby
Vice President
Clay most recently served as Senior Advisor ' to the Deputy Secretary at the U,S.
Department of Education following three years as Acting Assistant Secretary ancl
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of Legislation and Congressional
Affairs, As Senior Advisor he was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day opera-
tions of the Deputy Secretary's office, managing policy development and imple-
mentation, and serving as the. political advisor to the Deputy Secretary.
As Acting Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary, Clay provided general
direction and supervision of the department's legislative activities and managed a
23-person staff. During his terlUre he led the Department's legislative efforts to
obtain successful passage of the President's signature education reform effort, the
No Child Left Behind - Act. He also briefed Members of Congress on Administration
legislative priorities such as higher education, vocational and technical education,
and special education.
Prior to Joining the Education Department, Clay served as a top federal affairs
advisor to Ther-Governor ToM Ridge of Pennsylvania, current ly the Secretary at the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As the Associate Director for the Governor's
Washingto,-i. D.0 staff he \,,/ork-ed with Pennsylvania's congressional delegation
and Cabinet agencies on appropriations and policy issues related to education,
tranSpottation, defense and veterans affairs. Clay was instrumental in securing more
than $460 milMon. tor PennFv�vania projects and iniliatives,
.4 native. of E�runsv�lick. Maine, Clay began his career in govemment ,�,orking for then-
senat e N�;aju� ity Lea"Jel Ceor�,e Mitchell (ME).
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David Horne
Senior Consultant
Prior to joining Russ Reid, David spent six years working for Representative Rick Lazio
as his Chief of Staff and Senior Counsel for Mr. Lazio's Banking Subcommittee on
Hous ing and Community Opportunity-� David managed 25 people in three offices,
represented Mr. Lazio on a variety of panels and before interest groups in
Washington, New York, and throughout the country. In addition, David served as
Senior Advisor, and as part of the management team, for Mr. Laz io's Senate bid.
in his roles for Mr. Lazio, David was called upon to handle a number of difficult
. substantive and management issues. For example, David was the primary staff
-negotiator for the landmark housing and HUD reform bill, the Quality Housing and
Work Responsibility Act of 1998, worked on public housing reform, RESPA and housing
finance issues. David was also was significantly involved in initiatives relating to
appropriations, health care, international relations, and New York -based interests,
From 1990 to 1995 David practiced law with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Los Angeles
and Washington where he worked mostly on bankruptcy, real estate, and corporate
reorgani7ation cases. David received a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University and
a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center, graduating Magna Cum Laude, of
David has worked on political campaigns and was the political director for
The National PAC, He worked briefly for the Departments of Labor and Commerce,
U.S_ Attorney for the District of Columbia, and Rep. Cleve Benedict (R-VV\/), David's
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Melody H. Fennel
Senior Consultont
Melody H. Fennel is a public policy and government relations consultant with
more than 15 years of experience in the public and private sector.
Most recently, Melody served as Assistant Secretary for Congressional and
Intergovernmental Relations at the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), for which she was nominated by the President and confirmed
by the United States Senate. In that capacity she served as principal advisor to the
HUD Secretary on matters involving Federal, State and local government.
Previously, Melody served the United States. Senate Banking Committee for six years
as chief housing finance and economic devOcipment policy advisor. During her
tenure, Melody played a major role in the development and enactment of several
landmark pieces of housing, financial services and banking legislation.
In addition to her experience as chief lobbyist for a Cabinet Department, Melody
represent ed the National Association of Home Builders for five years as legislative
director, and served the National Council of State Housing Agencies,
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David Kensinger
Senior Consultant
David most recently served as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Sam Brownback (KS),
Chairman of the DC'Appropriat ions Subcommittee, from 2001 through 2004.
Before being named Chief of Staff, David worked as Legislative Assistant and
Campaign Chairman for Sen. Brownback's successful re-election bid in 1998.
David is an outstanding legislative and political strategist, with a strong network
of working relationships throughout the U.S. Senate.
Between posts with the Senator, David was employed as a Senior Research Executive
with Wirthlin Worldwide, a strategic consulting and option research firm in
McLean, Virginia.
David was named Executive Director of GOPAC, Inc, (Chairman, U.S. Rep. David Dreier,
CA) in 1999. Previously headed by former House Speaker U.S. Rep. Newt Gingrich,
GOPAC is a grass -Foots Republican organization headquartered in Washington, DC,
dedicated to training GOP activists and candidates nationwide.
David is a 1993 graduate of Williams College (Williamstown, Massachusetts), and
completed one year of undergraduate study at Exeter College, oxford University,
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