09/08/2014 AgreementAMY NFAVILIN, CPA
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER
NNROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
DATE: October 1, 2014
TO: Bob Shillinger,
County Attorney
ATTN. Kathy Peters
FROM: Lindsey Ballard, D. C-JV
At the September 8, 2014, Board of County Commissioner's meeting the Board granted approval
and authorized execution of Item B1 Professional Services Agreements with Van Scoyoc Associates,
Inc. and Becker and Poliakoff, P.A. for federal lobbying services.
Enclosed are is a duplicate original of the above - mentioned for your handling. Should you have
any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
cc: County Attorney
Finance
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500 Whitehead Street Suite 101, PO Box 1980, Key West FL 33040 Phone: 305 - 295 -3130 Fax. 305- 295 -3663
3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 Phone: 305 - 289 -6027 Fax. 305- 289 -6025
88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070 Phone: 852 -7145 Fax. 305- 852 -7146
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this gth day of September 2014, by and
between Monroe COUNTY (hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY "), a political subdivision of the
State of Florida, through the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (`BOCC "), whose
address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040, and Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc.
(hereinafter referred to as "LOBBYIST "), a corporation authorized to do business in the State of
Florida, whose address is 101 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001;
WHEREAS, the COUNTY desires to employ the professional services of LOBBYIST, Van
Scoyoc Associates, Inc. for federal legislative and lobbying services assigned by the County
Administrator and Legislative Affairs Director and agreed to by LOBBYIST; and
WHEREAS, LOBBYIST has agreed to provide professional services for federal legislative
and lobbying services as assigned by the County Administrator and agreed to by LOBBYIST; and
NOW, THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants of this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall begin on October 1, 2014 and shall end on September 30, 2015,
with two (2) one -year contract renewals at the sole discretion of the COUNTY.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The LOBBYIST's responsibility under this contract is to provide federal lobbying
services to the COUNTY in accordance with Exhibit A, Scope of Services and Exhibit B,
Van Scoyoc Associate's proposal dated May 1, 2014, both attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
The COUNTY's representatives during the performance of this Contract shall be Roman
Gastesi, County Administrator (305) 292 -4441 and Lisa Tennyson, Director, Legislative
Affairs, (305) 292 -4444.
The LOBBYIST's representative during the performance of this Contract shall be
Gregory Burns (202) 638 -1950.
THE CONTRACT SUM
The COUNTY shall pay to the LOBBYIST, pursuant to the Florida Prompt Payment Act,
upon receiving a proper invoice from the LOBBYIST for the faithful performance of said
service on an arrears basis. Invoicing shall be submitted in twelve monthly installments.
Documentation in support of said invoice shall describe the services rendered during the
month covered by the invoice. The total Contract price shall not exceed $60,000 and is
subject to annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners. The cost of any
travel must be authorized in advance in writing by the County Administrator and shall be
reimbursed pursuant to rules and regulations governing travel reimbursement and shall be
in addition to the Contract price.
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4. ASSIGNMENT /SUBCONTRACT
The LOBBYIST shall not assign or subcontract its obligations under this agreement
except in writing and with the prior written approval of the Board of County
Commissioners for Monroe County and LOBBYIST, which approval shall be subject to
such conditions and provisions as the Board may deem necessary. This paragraph shall be
incorporated by reference into any assignment or subcontract and any assignee or
subcontractors shall comply with all of the provisions of this agreement. Unless
expressly provided for therein, such approval shall in no manner or event be deemed to
impose any obligation upon the Board in addition to the total agreed -upon price of the
services /goods of the LOBBYIST.
HOLD HARMLESS
The LOBBYIST covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners from any and all claims for bodily injury
(including death), personal injury, and property damage (including property owned by
Monroe County) and any other losses, damages, and expenses (including attorney's fees)
which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services provided by LOBBYIST
or any of its Subcontractor(s) in any tier, occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other
wrongful act of omission of the LOBBYIST or its Subcontractors in any tier, their
employees, or agents.
In the event the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or
suspended as a result of the LOBBYIST's failure to purchase or maintain the required
insurance, the LOBBYIST shall indemnify the COUNTY from any and all increased
expenses resulting from such delay.
The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the LOBBYIST is for the
indemnification provided for above.
The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance
requirements contained elsewhere within this agreement.
6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
At all times and for all purposes under this agreement the LOBBYIST is an independent
contractor and not an employee of the Board of County Commissioners for Monroe
COUNTY. No statement contained in this agreement shall be construed so as to find the
LOBBYIST or any of his /her employees, contractors, servants, or agents to be employees
of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County.
7. ASSURANCE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
COUNTY and LOBBYIST agree that there will be no discrimination against any
persons, and it is expressly understood that upon a determination by a court of competent
jurisdiction that discrimination has occurred, this Agreement automatically terminates
without any further action on the part of any party, effective the date of the court order.
COUNTY or LOBBYIST agree to comply with all Federal and Florida Statutes, and all
local ordinances, as applicable, relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not
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limited to: 1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88 -352) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; 2) Title IX of the Education
Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC ss. 1681 -1683, and 1685- 1686), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; 3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended (20 USC s. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC ss. 6101 -6107)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 5) The Drug Abuse Office and
Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92 -255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the
basis of drug abuse; 6) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,
Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91 -616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7) The Public health
Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC s. et seq. ), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC s. 1201 Note), as may be amended from time to time,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; 10) Monroe COUNTY Code Ch.
13, Art. VI, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability,
national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status
or age; and 11) any other nondiscrimination provisions in any Federal or State statutes
which may apply to the parties to, or the subject matter of, this Agreement.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
In providing all services/ goods pursuant to this agreement, the LOBBYIST shall abide
by all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to, or regulating the
provisions of such services, including those now in effect and hereinafter adopted. Any
violation of said statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations shall constitute a material
breach of this agreement and shall entitle the Board to terminate this contract
immediately upon delivery of written note of termination to the LOBBYIST. The
LOBBYIST shall possess proper licenses to perform work in accordance with these
specifications throughout the term of this contract.
9. INSURANCE
LOBBYIST shall provide documentation of insurance coverage required for those
individuals or firms that perform work for or on behalf of the COUNTY, as specified in
the Monroe County Risk Management Policy and Procedures Manual as follows:
A) General Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of
the contract and include, as a minimum:
• Premises Operations
• Products and Completed Operations
• Blanket Contractual Liability
• Personal Injury Liability
• Expanded Definition of Property Damage
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
• $300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
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If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
• $100,000 per Person
• $300,000 per Occurrence
• $ 50,000 Property Damage
An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims
Made policy, its provision should include coverage for claims filed on or after the
effective date of this contract. In addition, the period for which claims may be
reported should extend for a minimum of twelve (12) months following the
acceptance of work by the COUNTY.
The Monroe COUNTY Board of COUNTY Commissioners shall be named as
Additional Insured on all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
(B) Recognizing that the work governed by this contract requires the use of vehicles,
the LOBBYIST, prior to the commencement of work shall obtain Vehicle
Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the
contract and include, as a minimum, liability coverage for:
• Owned, Non -Owned and Hired Vehicles
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
• $100,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
• $ 50,000 per Person
• $100,000 per Occurrence
• $ 25,000 Property Damage
The Monroe COUNTY Board of COUNTY Commissioners shall be named as
additional Insured on all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
(C) Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the LOBBYIST
shall obtain Workers' Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to
Florida Statute 440.
In addition, the LOBBYIST shall obtain Employers' Liability Insurance with
limits of not less than:
• $100,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
• $500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, each employee
Coverage shall be maintained throughout the entire term of the contract.
Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact
business in the State of Florida.
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If the LOBBYIST has been approved by the Florida Department of Labor, as an
authorized self - insurer, the COUNTY shall recognize and honor the
LOBBYIST's status. The LOBBYIST may be required to submit a Letter of
Authorization issued by the Department of Labor and a Certificate of Insurance,
providing details on the LOBBYIST's Excess Insurance Program.
If the LOBBYIST participates in a self - insurance fund, a Certificate of Insurance
will be required. In addition, the LOBBYIST may be required to submit updated
financial statements from the fund upon request from the COUNTY.
10. FUNDING AVAILABILITY
In the event that funds are partially reduced or cannot be continued at a level sufficient to
allow for the provision of the services /goods specified herein, this agreement may then be
terminated immediately at the option of the Board of County Commissioners by written
notice of termination delivered in person or by mail to the LOBBYIST. The Board shall
not be obligated to pay for any services provided by the LOBBYIST after the
LOBBYIST has received written notice of termination. Monroe County's performance
and obligation to pay under this contract, is contingent upon an annual appropriation by
the BOCC.
11. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
The LOBBYIST warrants that it is authorized by law to engage in the performance of the
activities encompassed by the project herein described, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in these contract documents. The LOBBYIST shall at all times
exercise independent, professional judgment and shall assume professional responsibility
for the services to be provided.
12. NOTICE REOUIREMENT
Any notice required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing and hand
delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party by certified mail, return receipt
requested, to the following:
FOR COUNTY
COUNTY Administrator And COUNTY Attorney
1100 Simonton Street 1111 12 Street, Suite 408
Key West, Florida 33040 Key West, Florida 33040
FOR LOBBYIST
Gregory Burns, Van Scoyoc Associates
101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
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13. EARLY TERMINATION
A) In the event that the LOBBYIST shall be found to be negligent in any aspect of
completion of the Scope of Work, the COUNTY shall have the right to terminate
this Agreement after five days written notification to the LOBBYIST.
B) Either of the parties hereto may cancel this agreement without cause by giving the
other party thirty days written notice of its intention to do so.
14, GOVERNMENT LAWSNENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Florida applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely in the State.
In the event that any cause of action or administrative proceeding is instituted for the
enforcement or interpretation of the Agreement, the COUNTY and LOBBYIST agree
that venue will lie in the appropriate Court or before the appropriate administrative body
in Monroe COUNTY, Florida.
The COUNTY and LOBBYIST agree that, in the event of conflicting interpretations of
the terms or a term of this Agreement by or between any of them, the issue shall be
submitted to mediation prior to the institution of any other administrative or legal
proceeding.
15. RECORDKEEPING
LOBBYIST shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly pertinent to
performance under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles consistently applied. Each part to this Agreement or their authorized
representatives shall have reasonable and timely access to such records of each other
party to this Agreement for public records purposes during the term of the Agreement and
for four years following the termination of this Agreement. If an auditor employed by the
COUNTY or Clerk determines that monies paid to LOBBYIST pursuant to this
Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, the LOBBYIST
shall repay the monies together with interest calculated pursuant to Sec. 55.03, F.S.
running from the date the monies were paid to LOBBYIST.
16. SEVERABILITY
If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement (or the application
thereof to any circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to any
extent by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms, covenants, conditions
and provisions of this Agreement, shall not be affected thereby; and each remaining term,
covenant, condition and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and shall be
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law unless the enforcement of the remaining
terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement would prevent the
accomplishment of the original intent of this Agreement. The COUNTY and LOBBYIST
agree to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a valid provision
that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken provision.
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17. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
The COUNTY and LOBBYIST agree that in the event any cause of action or
administrative proceeding is initiated or defended by any party relative to the
enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, investigative and out -of- pocket expenses, as an
award against the non - prevailing party, and shall include attorney's fees, court costs,
investigative and out -of- pocket expenses in appellate proceedings. Mediation
proceedings initiated and conducted pursuant to this Agreement shall be in accordance
with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and usual and customary procedures required
by the Circuit Court of Monroe County.
18. BINDING EFFECT
The terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to
the benefit of the COUNTY and LOBBYIST and their respective legal representatives,
successors and assigns.
19. AUTHORITY
Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary COUNTY
and corporate action, as required by law.
20. CLAIMS FOR FEDERAL OR STATE AID
LOBBYIST and COUNTY agree that each shall be, and is empowered to apply for, seek,
and obtain Federal and State funds to further the purpose of this Agreement provided that
all applications, requests, grant proposals, and funding solicitations shall be approved by
each party prior to submission.
21. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS
COUNTY and LOBBYIST agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted
to be resolved by meet and confer sessions between representatives of each of the parties.
If no resolution can be agreed upon within 30 days after the first meet and confer session,
the issue or issues shall be discussed at a public meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners. If the issue or issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of the
parties, then any party shall have the right to seek such relief or remedy as may be
provided by this Agreement or by Florida law.
22. COOPERATION
In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted against either party
relating to the formation, execution, performance, or breach of this Agreement,
COUNTY and LOBBYIST agree to participate, to the extent required by the other party,
in all proceedings, hearings, processes, meetings and other activities related to the
substance of this Agreement or provision of the services under this Agreement.
COUNTY and LOBBYIST specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall be
required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement.
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23. COVENANT OF NO INTEREST
COUNTY and LOBBYIST covenant that neither presently has any interest, and shall not
acquire any interest, which would conflict in any manner or degree with its performance
under this Agreement, and that the only interest of each is to perform and receive benefits
as recited in this Agreement.
24. CODE OF ETHICS
COUNTY agrees that officers and employees of the COUNTY recognize and will be
required to comply with the standards of conduct for public officers and employees as
delineated in Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, regarding, but not limited to, solicitation
or acceptance of gifts; doing business with one's agency; unauthorized compensation;
misuse of public position, conflicting employment or contractual relationship; and
disclosure or use of certain information.
25. NO SOLICITATION/PAYMENT
The COUNTY and LOBBYIST warrant that, in respect to itself, it has neither employed
nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for
it, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person,
company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for it, any fee, commission, percentage, gift or other consideration contingent upon
or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For the breach or violation of
the provision, the LOBBYIST agrees that the COUNTY shall have the right to terminate
this Agreement without liability, and, at its discretion, to offset from monies owed, or
otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift or
consideration.
26. PUBLIC ACCESS
The COUNTY and LOBBYIST shall allow and permit reasonable access to, and
inspection of, all documents, papers, letters or other materials in its possession or under
its control subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or
received by the COUNTY and LOBBYIST in conjunction with this Agreement and the
COUNTY shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this Agreement upon violation of this
provision by LOBBYIST. With respect to documents that are public records, the
CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and agrees to
specifically to do the following:
(A) Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required
by the public agency in order to perform the service.
(B) Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions that
the public agency would provide the records and at a cost that does not exceed the
cost provided in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law.
(C) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law.
(D) Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost, to the
public agency all public records in possession of the contractor upon termination of
the contract and destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential
and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. All records stored
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electronically must be provided to the public agency in a format that is compatible
with the information technology systems of the public agency.
27. NON - WIAVER OF IMMUNITY
Notwithstanding the provision of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the participation of the
COUNTY and the LOBBYIST in this Agreement and the acquisition of any commercial
liability insurance coverage, self - insurance coverage, or local government liability
insurance pool coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of immunity to the extent of
liability coverage, nor shall any contract entered into by the COUNTY be required to
contain any provision for waiver.
28. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES
All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws, ordinances,
and rules and pensions and relief, disability, workers' compensation and other benefits
which apply to the activity of officers, agents or employees of any public agents or
employees of the COUNTY, when performing their respective functions under this
Agreement within the territorial limits of the COUNTY shall apply to the same degree
and extent to the performance of such functions and duties of such officers, agents,
volunteers, or employees outside the territorial limits of the COUNTY.
29. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as, relieving any participating
entity from any obligation or responsibility imposed upon the entity by law except to the
extent of actual and timely performance thereof by a participating entity, in which case
the performance may be offered in satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility. Further,
this Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as, authorizing the delegation
of the constitutional or statutory duties of the COUNTY, except to the extent permitted
by the Florida Constitution, State Statutes, and case law.
30. NON - RELIANCE BY NON - PARTIES
No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms, or any of them, of this
Agreement to enforce or attempt to enforce any third -party claim or entitlement to or
benefit of any service or program contemplated hereunder, and the COUNTY and the
LOBBYIST agree that neither the COUNTY nor the LOBBYIST or any agent, officer, or
employee of either shall have the authority to inform, counsel or otherwise indicate that
any particular individual or group of individuals, entity or entities, have entitlements or
benefits under this Agreement separate and apart, inferior to, or superior to the
community in general or for the purposes contemplated in this Agreement.
31. ATTESTATIONS
LOBBYIST agrees to execute such documents as the COUNTY may reasonably require,
to include a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug -Free
Workplace Statement.
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32. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be deemed to be a covenant or
agreement of any member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe COUNTY in his or her
individual capacity, and no member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe COUNTY
shall be liable personally on this Agreement or be subject to any personal liability or
accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement.
33. EXECUTION ON COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
regarded as an original, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same
instrument and any of the parties hereto may execute this Agreement by signing any such
counterpart.
34. SECTION HEADINGS
Section headings have been inserted in this Agreement as a matter of convenience of
reference only, and it is agreed that such section headings are not a part of this
Agreement and will not be used in the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day
and date first written above at four (4) counterparts, each of which shall, without proof or
accounting for the other counterpart, be deemed an original contract.
WITNESSES:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Y HEAVILIN, CLERK OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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MONROE COUkITY ATTORNEY
APPRO FORM:
ROBERT S. SHILI.INGER, JR.
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
(FROM FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICES RFQ DATED MARCH 2014)
PART 7: Scope of Services
The successful firm will provide legislative and lobbying services at the federal level to assist
Monroe COUNTY in developing and implementing a Federal Legislative Program; will have a
keen understanding of Monroe COUNTY's priorities, policy objectives, and project funding
needs; shall pro - actively identify and seek legislative and administrative remedies and/or
appropriations to advance the COUNTY's priorities, policy objective and project funding needs.
The successful firm will be expected to handle a range of activities including, but not limited to:
A. Meet with COUNTY staff (COUNTY Administrator, COUNTY Attorney, Legislative
Director, and other relevant staff as needed) and the Board of COUNTY Commission to
develop a detailed Federal Legislative Program. Work closely with COUNTY staff to
identify the COUNTY's goals, priorities and specific projects, and which of these can be
addressed at the federal level, and assist in developing written material on each priority
and project in the COUNTY's Federal Legislative Program to provide to congressional
staff and federal agency staff.
B. Monitor current federal legislation, federal budget process, federal agency actions
legislative committee meetings, executive branch activity, agency hearings and meetings
prior to and during the regular session, and pro - actively report to the COUNTY, both
verbally and in writing, any new information or legislative events that may directly or
indirectly impact the COUNTY; and in the event that action is needs, advise the
COUNTY.
C. Propose and implement lobbying strategies to help support the COUNTY's federal
agenda.
D. Develop and evaluate strategy for the support, opposition, or amendment of pending
legislation that enhances the COUNTY's federal legislative program.
E. Identify key Congressional and federal agency contacts relating to specific COUNTY
issues; draft appropriate correspondence; and schedule briefings and meetings between
COUNTY officials and Congressional leaders, executive branch representatives, and
agency representatives.
F. Coordinate with COUNTY's Congressional delegation in gaining support for the
COUNTY's federal agenda.
G. Advocate with Congressional members, congressional committees, executive branch, and
federal agencies in support of the COUNTY's goals, priorities, and projects.
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H. Represent the COUNTY and the Board before Congress and federal agencies.
I. Work closely with COUNTY staff in researching current issues and providing
background information.
J. Provide technical assistance and guidance to staff on correspondence and reports.
K. Review the legislative policy statements adopted by the Florida Association of Counties
and the National Association of Counties and other local governments and lobbying
groups for the purpose of identifying issues which may either positively or negatively
affect the COUNTY.
L. Provide written monthly activity reports and periodic updates on advocacy activity,
pending legislation, briefings /meetings, and on issues of interest or concern to the
COUNTY. Reports must contain, when possible, specific legislation, names of contacts
made, and the COUNTY's legislative priority it relates to, as well as any foreseeable
legislation or rulings that may affect the COUNTY.
M. Provide a written report that summarizes the status of the COUNTY's federal legislative
program within one week of the closing of the session, and a more detailed final written
report on specific legislation and new requirements affecting the COUNTY within 30
days from close of session.
N. Secure funding for programs and projects which have been identified by the COUNTY as
priorities; research and provide information on existing and new appropriations activities,
availability of funding, distribution of funding, year -end rollover funding, techniques to
be used by COUNTY to capitalize on opportunities, and examples of successful local
government applications; identify agencies or local governments which may be
competing for specific grants or appropriations, and help align support for the
COUNTY's position.
O. Be available for regular calls, meetings with COUNTY staff in Washington, DC as
needed, and an annual presentation to the Board in Monroe COUNTY, Florida.
P. Provide office space for COUNTY staff to use when they are in Washington, DC.
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EXHIBIT B
VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES PROPOSAL DATED MAY 1, 2014
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I !ur 1.1GISLATI VE AND LOBBYING SERVICES FOR
MONROE COUNTY'S FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
Submitted by:
Van Scoyoc Associates
101 Constitution Ave., NW
Suite 600 West
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638 -1950
Point of contact: Greg Burns
May 1, 2014
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Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
c/o Lisa Tennyson. Director of Legislative Affairs
GATO Building, Room 2 -213
Key West, FL 33040
Dear Ms. Tennyson,
Van Scoyoc Associates Inc. (VSA) is pleased to submit the attached response to Monroe County's
request for proposals to provide Professional Federal Lobbying Services. We believe VSA can provide
the County with a partnership that will yield significant and beneficial results.
Van Scoyoc Associates (VSA) is a full- service, bi- partisan lobbying firm that was founded in 1990 and
has grown to be one of the most successful independent firms in Washington, D.C. Our success is due to
our principals, each of whom has been hired by VSA because of the quality of his or her knowledge,
contacts, and skills.
We have put together a team for Monroe County with more than a century of Federal experience that
combines an insider's knowledge of Capitol Hill and the Executive Branch with a superior record of
representing local governments in Washington, D.C. Our team has excellent working relationships with
the Florida Congressional delegation, other relevant Members of Congress, and Federal agencies, all of
which will enable us to quickly identify pertinent opportunities in Washington available to the County.
I am pleased to be the team leader for our work on behalf of the County. I have represented a number of
communities in Florida and throughout the United States for more than a decade on issues similar to those
faced by Monroe County. We propose to join my work on behalf of similar communities with the
experience of our team of professionals; a combination we believe will provide unparalleled results for
Monroe County.
As the VSA team leader, my contact information is:
Greg Burns, Vice President
101 Constitution Ave. NW, Suite 600 West, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 737 -8162 - direct
(202) 638 -7714 — fax
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Thank you very much for the opportunity to present this proposal. Please contact me if you need
additional infonmation or have questions.
SirLtrerely,
Grego D. Burns
Vice President
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I Van Scoyoc Associates Qualifications and Experience
Van Scoyoc- Associates Inc. (VSA) is a bi- partisan, full -
service Federal Government relations firm that provides
comprehensive Legislative and Executive Branch strategic
advice, liaison services, and advocacy. VSA is known for the
knowledge and experience of its principals, which allow VSA
to develop and implement creative solutions to seemingly
intractable problems. We achieve results.
VSA's clients include many public and private interests, such
as city and county governments, water and flood control
districts, public transportation agencies, major research
universities, defense contractors, hospitals, health care and
research consortia, economic development authorities, and
Fortune 500 companies.
VSA is comprised of roughly 30 Vice Presidents, many of
whom have held senior staff positions on Capitol Hill and in
the Executive branch. The Vice Presidents are supported by
40 staff members, nearly all of whom have held positions in
Congressional offices and Federal agencies. Over the past
five years, Van Scoyoc Associates has averaged 70
employees.
Our VSA — Monroe County team members have extensive
experience working on Capitol Hill, in Executive Branch
agencies, and as Federal advocates on behalf of government entities. The strengths of our team members,
given their experience working with and in a number of Federal agencies, will give the County an
excellent opportunity to respond proactively to the changing climate in Washington and succeed via
policy, programmatic, and other opportunities.
History: H. Stewart "Stu" Van Scoyoc established VSA in 1990 with "three employees, eight clients, a
5 -pound cell phone, and the desire to compete," he likes to say. With annual client revenues in excess of
$25 million, VSA is the foremost provider of Federal representation in Washington that is independent of
a larger law firm, public relations company, or other parent corporation.
i Service: While our company is large, our core concepts make sure we tailor each government relations
campaign to fit each client's needs and desires. VSA provides the human touch of a small entrepreneurial
firm by assigning specific principals and staff to each client. We do not charge hourly fees that might
impede regular two -way communication with clients. We want to encourage innovation and preserve as
much freedom as possible for both clients and staff.
Resources: At the same time, VSA can summon the skill, expertise, and contacts of its entire staff on
behalf of any client. VSA fosters a collaborative atmosphere, and several VSA principals have
backgrounds that give our clients useful experience on which to draw. VSA's record of accomplishment,
1 combined with our principals' hundreds of years of Legislative and Executive Branch experience, make
VSA a powerful advocate.
Balance: From its inauguration, VSA has carefully maintained a bipartisan balance. That commitment
makes VSA unusually effective today, when politics are more polarized than ever. Democrats and
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Republicans in roughly equal numbers make up the staff and provide strong ties across party lines, in both
Congress and the Executive Branch.
Skill: Gone are the days when Washington representation meant simply shepherding a client's proposal
through the appropriations process. Building a case before the Federal Government now calls for action
on a broad front. VSA understands how to navigate the new world of Federal relations in order to achieve
success on behalf of our clients.
Integrity: In today's political atmosphere, a company offering Washington representation must be above
reproach. Van Scoyoc Associates and its affiliated companies will always represent the County in a
dignified and ethical manner. We strictly abide by the provisions of the Honest Leadership and Open
Government Act of 2007, including prohibitions on gifts, meals, and travel for elected officials and staff.
Location: VSA and its affiliate companies are located just steps from the Capitol at 101 Constitution
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001. Clients are able to use VSA's guest offices during their visits to
Washington.
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Many Clients Use VSA's Capitol Room for Events
List of Current VSA Clients
Van Scoyoc Associates clients include many public and private interests, such as city and county
governments, water and flood control districts, public transportation agencies, major research universities,
defense contractors, hospitals, health care and research consortia, economic development authorities, and
Fortune 500 companies.
Through our representation of a variety of public entities, VSA represents more than 30 million
Americans in nearly every state in the country, including many in Florida. Our clients have an array of
needs and concerns, are geographically and politically diverse, and run the spectrum from some of the
largest local governments to some of the smallest.
Many of our public entity clients have been with the firm for a decade or more; but others, including
several government entities, switched to VSA after using other advocacy firms for many years. These
clients wanted a fresh approach to their Washington representation, particularly as times have changed
and earmarks are no longer available. They have chosen VSA due to our breadth and depth of knowledge
and experience, as well as the results we continue to deliver for our clients.
Van Scoyoc Associates currently represents more than
250 clients, including roughly 50 government
entity clients. Below is a list of all of our current government entities. A more complete list of our clients
can be found at: WWWNSADC.CONUCLIENTS
• Alabama State Port Authority
• City of Newport Beach, California
• Alameda - Contra Costa Transit District,
• City of Norwalk, California
California
• City of Orange Beach, Alabama
• Baldwin County Commission, Alabama
• City of Palo Alto, California
• Borough of Spring Lake, New Jersey
• City of Pismo Beach, California
• Captiva Erosion Prevention District,
• City of Portsmouth, Virginia
Florida
• City of Rancho Cucamonga, California
• Charlotte County, Florida
• City of Rocklin, California
• City of Akron, Ohio
• City of Santa Maria, California
• City of Baltimore, Maryland
• City of Stockton, California
• City of Beaverton, Oregon
• City of Thousand Oaks, California
• City of Calera, Alabama
• City of Visalia, California
• City of Clearwater, Florida
• City of Westminster, California
• City of Coconut Creek, Florida
• Clark County Public Transportation,
• City of Dana Point, California
Washington
• City of Elk Grove, California
• Clean Water Services, Oregon
• City of Gadsden, Alabama
• Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Texas
• City of Galt, California
• Del Norte County, California
• City of Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Eastern Municipal Water District,
• City of Iola, Kansas
California
• City of Irvine, California
• El Paso County, Texas
• City of Long Beach, California
• Galveston County, Texas
• City of Manteca, California
• Galveston Park Board of Trustees,
Texas
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• Hillsborough County Aviation
•
San Joaquin Area Flood Control
Authority, Florida
Agency, California
• Lee County, Florida
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation
• Martin County, Florida
Authority, California
• Mission Springs Water District,
•
Sonoma -Maria Area Rail Transit
California
District, California
• Mobile County, Alabama
•
Suburban Mobility Authority for
• Montgomery Area Chamber of
Regional Transportation, Michigan
Commerce, Alabama
•
St. Clair County, Alabama
• Montgomery County, Maryland
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St. Lucie County, Florida
• Pinellas County, Florida
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Washington County, Oregon
• Rural County Representatives of
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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit
California
Authority
• San Bernardino Associated
•
Wayne County Airport Authority,
Governments, California
Michigan
• San Diego County, California
Meanwhile, the County's RFP asks for extensive information related to each of our clients. With so many
clients, including so many government entities, it would be exhaustive to include such information for
each client. However, following are a representative sampling of Mr. Burns' clients. Descriptions related
to the work of many of these clients are included elsewhere in the proposal. We are happy to provide
more specific information about any of these, or any of our firms clients, should the County wish.
Charlotte County, Florida El Paso County, Texas
Jason Stolzfus, Program Liaison, Administration Ruben Vogt, Director of Public Policy, County
(941) 743 -1582 Judge's Office
Starting date of contract: October 2010 (915) 546 -2098
Annual value of contract: $89,000 Starting date of contract: January 2013
Annual value of contract: $131,000
City of Clearwater, Florida
Rosemarie Call, City Clerk
(727) 562 -4092
Starting date of contract: February 2013
Annual value of contract: $95,000
City of Coconut Creek, Florida
Mary Blasi, City Manager
(954) 973 -6720
Starting date of contract: June 2011
Annual value of contract: $59,000
Del Norte County, California
Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer
(707) 464 -7214
Starting date of contract: February 2008
Annual value of contract: $60,000
Galveston County, Texas
Mark Henry, Judge
(409) 766 -2244
Starting date of contract: October 2002
Annual value of contract: $45,900
Lee County, Florida
Kurt Harclerode, Public Works Operations
Manager
(239) 533 -8146
Starting date of contract: October 2002
Annual value of contract: $123,300
Martin County, Florida
Kathy FitzPatrick, Coastal Engineer
(772) 288 -5429
Starting date of contract: February 2003
Annual value of contract: $45,900
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Pinellas County, Florida
Karen Seel, Chair, Board of County
Commissioners
(727) 464 -3278
Starting date of contract: March 2014
Annual value of contract: $95,000
St. Lucie County, Florida
Glenn Henderson, Senior Grants Writer
(772) 462 -1473
Starting date of contract: October 2002
Annual value of contract: $54,000
VSA — Monroe County Team
Van Scoyoc Associates is a large, diverse firm with a wealth of personnel and resources. Members of the
VSA- Monroe County team have the capacity and experience to execute their roles within the County's
Federal legislative program. Our VSA team has extensive experience working on Capitol Hill, in
Executive Branch agencies, and as Federal advocates on behalf of government entities. The strengths of
our team members, given their experience working with and in a number of Federal agencies, gives the
County an excellent opportunity to respond proactively to the changing climate in Washington and
succeed via policy, programmatic, and other opportunities. If selected, we do not anticipate any issues
managing our personnel to fulfill our proposed commitment to Monroe County.
VSA Vice President Greg Burns will lead the VSA team for Monroe County. Mr. Burns began his career
on Capitol Hill and since then has represented both large and small local government entities in Florida
and elsewhere for more than 1 l years. These include current clients in Florida such as Charlotte, Lee,
Martin, Pinellas, and St. Lucie counties, the cities of Clearwater and Coconut Creek, and the Captiva
Erosion Prevention District, as well as several more in California, Oregon, and Texas.
Vice President Steve Palmer will utilize his 14 years of experience as a Federal lobbyist to pursue the
County's goals and objectives, primarily with regard to transportation, transit, and aviation issues. He
currently advocates for the Tampa Airport Authority, San Diego County, Washington Metro, and a host
of other transportation - focused public entities. Prior to joining VSA, Mr. Palmer served for more than
five years as Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs at the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) and as Staff Director of two Senate Subcommittees.
Meanwhile, Vice President Harry Glenn will assist the team on enhancing our Florida Capitol Hill
relationships and on appropriations - related issues. Mr. Glenn spent the past three decades working for
former Representative Bill Young and has excellent relationships with the Appropriations Committee and
the Florida delegation.
Nate Potter and Sarah Hanson, both of whom are Managers, Government Relations, will support the
team. Mr. Potter and Ms. Hanson have both lobbied on behalf of government entities for more than a
decade collectively. The team will be overseen by VSA President and CEO "Stu" Van Scoyoc.
i We do not intend to utilize subcontractors. All team members are Federally- registered lobbyists.
Greg Burns, the team leader and primary contact for Monroe County, is a Vice
President at Van Scoyoc Associates with an extensive background in lobbying and
politics, experience in a wide range of issues, an insider's view of the legislative
process, and contacts throughout Washington. He has been with the firm for six
years.
Representing local and regional government entities and non - profits is a particular
interest of Mr. Burns, and it fits well with his emphasis on forging personal
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connections with his clients and people in government.
"I like to spend a lot of time during the initial phases of a relationship, learning about my clients and their
specific challenges. I need to know a community or non - profit well before representing it," he said.
That attention to detail pays off in many ways. "I value the personal ties with my clients that develop
over time and generally become very strong," Mr. Burns said.
Mr. Burns lobbies Congress and the Executive Branch on issues such as Federal funding, water resources,
transportation, economic development, public safety, and not - for - profit issues. His clients come from
states as diverse as California, Florida, Oregon, and "Texas.
Mr. Burns believes that policy or programmatic victories can often have a bigger impact on a community
than a simple Federal earmark. And over the last few years, as earmarks have fallen out of favor, Mr.
Burns' approach has been validated.
For example, lie worked with one client to secure a two -year extension of the Preferred Risk Policy (PRP)
rate for residents who must purchase new Federal Flood insurance. With more than 8,000 new residences
in the flood plain and PRP rates at least $1,000 lower than regular flood insurance rates, the community
may save nearly $16 million in collective flood insurance premiums over two years. As another client
said, their "successes with the Federal Government can be directly attributable to the efforts of Mr.
Burns."
In the House of Representatives, Mr. Burns served on the legislative staff of former Rep. Darlene Hooley
of Oregon, where he was responsible for telecommunications, health care, campaign finance reform,
judiciary, and science. He also worked in the fields of financial services, transportation, foreign affairs,
defense, and the environment during his time on the Hill.
Outside of Congress, Mr. Burns implemented and executed a lobbying agenda for the U.S. Public Interest
Research Group in Washington, D.C. Before joining Van Scoyoc Associates, Mr. Burns was a lobbyist
with Marlowe & Company, also in Washington. During his five- and -a -half year tenure with M &C, Mr.
Burns was successful in helping that company grow substantially.
Mr. Burns graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and English,
where he mixed his interest in campaign finance reform with a love of literature.
Harry Glenn, who joined VSA in March of 2014, has spent the past 34 years on
Capitol Hill working for former U.S. Rep. C. W. Bill Young of Florida. Mr. Glenn
held a variety of positions including Press Secretary and Associate Staff member to
the Committee on Appropriations. He was Chief of Staff to Congressman Young
for 19 years, including his six years as Chairman of the Appropriations
Subcommittee on Defense.
Mr. Glenn has developed a keen understanding of the appropriations process and
worked on projects involving all 12 of the appropriations subcommittee. He
developed a special expertise in the fields of national security, biomedical research, health care,
education, and infrastructure projects. Throughout his time on Capitol Hill, Mr. Glenn worked with
businesses large and small, colleges and universities, and state and municipal government leaders in
assisting Mr. Young to meet his legislative goals.
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As Chief of Staff to a senior member of Congress, Mr. Glenn also understands how to translate the goals
of clients into legislative successes. He has worked on numerous appropriations and legislative projects
and helped navigate constituents through the federal regulatory process. In addition to achieving
successful outcome on numerous individual projects, Mr. Glenn also managed large scale projects for Mr.
Young including the effort to prevent the closure of MacDill Air Force Base; the creation of the life-
saving National Marrow Donor Program; the conversion of a former Department of Energy facility into a
high - technology and industrial complex employing more than 1,600 people; the funding of many
complex public works projects including road, bridges, ports and beaches; and the development of a
robust internationally recognized marine science research complex in St. Petersburg that incorporates
federal and state agencies, university faculty, and business and non - profit entities.
Having spent extensive time in Florida and Washington, D.C., Mr. Glenn has developed an extensive
network of professional relationships and is uniquely qualified to represent the special interests of Florida
and national clients. He considers his strongest traits to be responsiveness to client concerns and
seasoned legislative advice and judgment.
Mr. Glenn is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor in Arts Degree in
Journalism. His awards and recognitions including being named the American Shore & Beach
Preservation Association 2013 Congressional staff member of the year "for his efforts both to promote
beach preservation and to facilitate project requests in the past legislative session" and the National
Marrow Donor Program Congressional Award for providing outstanding legislative support throughout
the program's history.
Mr. Glenn is married to Paul Glenn and they have two sons, Kyle and Connor.
Steve Palmer serves as a Vice President at VSA, having joined the firm in 1998
after nearly 20 years on Capitol Hill and as the lead lobbyist at the U.S. DOT. For
nearly twelve years at VSA, Mr. Palmer has developed a practice that includes
transportation, homeland security, and economic development issues, including for
a wide range of government entities, including cities, counties, and airport and
transit authorities.
In 1993, Mr. Palmer was nominated by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the
Senate to serve as DOT's Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs, the key
legislative strategist and lobbyist for the Secretary of Transportation and all of DOT. Working on a
bipartisan basis with the Congress for more than five years, he helped secure passage of the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century, several FAA authorization and reform bills, as well as the
annual DOT Appropriations bill. Mr. Palmer left DOT in 1998 as the longest serving Assistant Secretary
for Governmental Affairs in history. In addition to his legislative accomplishments, he expanded
outreach to local officials and organized constituency and grassroots support. He also coordinated
discretionary grant activities for the Secretary.
Before his appointment to DOT, Mr. Palmer served more than 10 years on the Senate Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation, including seven years as staff director of the Aviation
Subcommittee and later the Science, Technology, and Space Subcommittee. Mr. Palmer began his
Congressional career on the Senate Budget Committee, after having completed an appointment as a
Presidential Management Fellow at DOT.
Mr. Palmer received his Bachelor of Arts in political science from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo,
Michigan. He earned a Masters of Public Affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at
the University of Texas at Austin.
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Nate Potter, who has been with Van Scoyoc Associates for over two years, serves
as Manager, Government Relations, where he assists clients on such issues as
appropriations funding, public infrastructure, transportation, public transit, energy,
defense, and water resources.
Mr. Potter has more than a decade of bi- partisan experience in public policy, both
at the national and local levels. Before joining VSA, Nate represented a number of
local governments, water districts, public utilities, and transportation entities for
five years for the Washington, D.C., lobbying firm of Gordon Thomas Honeywell
— Government Affairs.
Mr. Potter's history in our nation's capital began in 1989 when he served as a page in the House of
Representatives for former Congressman Al Swift from the state of Washington. Born and raised in the
Seattle area, Mr. Potter received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington. He went
on to earn a master's degree in public administration from the Daniel J. Evans' School of Public Affairs at
the University of Washington, with a focus on transportation, urban planning, and housing.
After working on Rep. Jay Inslee's successful 1998 campaign, Mr. Potter returned to Washington, D.C.,
to work as a Legislative Aide for both Rep. Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray, both Washington State
Democrats. However, Mr. Potter has also proven his ability to work effectively across party lines. For
example, he served as an aide to a conservative member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors
after graduate school, handling such diverse issues as Indian affairs and community revitalization.
Sarah Hanson joined Van Scoyoc Associates in March 2014 as Manager,
Government Relations. In this position, Ms. Hanson assists clients with their
policy, funding, and regulatory goals related to issues such as economic and
community development, public safety, water resources, transportation, and
healthcare. Her responsibilities include researching and analyzing policy, drafting
legislative and regulatory correspondence, and cultivating relationships with
Congressional and agency staff.
Prior to joining VSA, Ms. Hanson spent a year representing local governments,
national associations, and non - profits with the Washington, DC lobbying firm of
Marlowe & Company. During her time with M &C, Ms. Hanson successfully worked for the inclusion of
key policy changes within water resources legislation. She was also responsible for assisting clients with
funding needs, grant applications, and political correspondence.
Ms. Hanson began her career in DC in 2007 with the government relations firm of Madison Government
Affairs. She spent over five years with MGA, rising quickly through the firm from her first position as
Legislative Assistant to Senior Legislative Director. During this time, Ms. Hanson worked with
healthcare and public sector clients on appropriations needs and policy goals.
Ms. Hanson, who was born and raised in Florida, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the
University of Florida and a Master's Degree in Legislative Affairs from The George Washington
University in DC. She is also a member of the professional association Women in Government Relations.
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H. Stewart "Stu" Van Scoyoc is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Van Scoyoc Companies. He has built his companies into Washington's foremost
lobbying and consulting organization. The firm typically ranks third in lobbying
revenue among Washington companies.
Along the way, Mr. Van Scoyoc and his companies earned a reputation for care,
results, and ethical behavior. Only a few years after the firm opened its doors, The
National Journal noticed that "colleagues consider Van Scoyoc a brainy
Washington insider who sweats the details.
Mr. Van Scoyoc is regularly interviewed by leading publications for his insights into politics,
Congressional activities, and lobbying. Journalists have come to value his candor and ability to
communicate complex ideas simply.
Mr. Van Scoyoc's business formula is built on "hiring smart, entrepreneurial people with plenty of
energy, and then getting out of their way," he said. His staffs professional development tends to parallel
his own evolution, starting with mastery of one technical field, and then expanding from there.
Mr. Van Scoyoc earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University in 1969,
where he also received the Alpha Phi Omega Award for Leadership and Outstanding Service to the
University. For several years, he worked as an engineer for the DuPont Company, while earning a law
degree at night from the University of Maryland.
Mr. Van Scoyoc came to Washington and joined DuPont's government affairs office handling legislative
and regulatory issues. He then spent eight years as Vice President at Charls Walker Associates, a well -
known lobbying company, where he focused on tax, energy, insurance, and environment. Striking out on
his own, he became a founder of the Winburn, Van Scoyoc & Hooper government relations firm.
In 1990, Mr. Van Scoyoc created Van Scoyoc Associates Inc., with a focus on Congressional
appropriations and taxation. That company quickly developed more than 20 practice areas, ranging from
agriculture, biotechnology, defense and foreign affairs, and education, to financial services, energy,
homeland security, transportation, and telecommunications.
1 Characteristics Unique to van Scoyoc Associates
Van Scoyoc Associates is unique in Washington. We are a large, bipartisan firm that offers our clients
t unparalleled resources, particularly with regard to personnel, that cannot be matched by smaller firms.
However, we provide an extremely high level of personalized service to our clients because of the way we
are organized.
In the case of Monroe County, we will retain the human touch of a small entrepreneurial firm by
assigning Greg Burns as your main point of contact. However, the County will gain the resources and
knowledge of the entire firm, including in particular, Harry Glenn and Steve Palmer. If there is an issue
for the County that may demand the expertise of other members of the firm, we will bring those experts to
bear on the County's behalf. However, your day to day points of contact within VSA will always remain
the same.
Our principals have been hired by VSA because of the quality of his or her knowledge, contacts, and
skills rather than the size of headlines. The County can be assured that its work will not be assigned to
junior assistants after a contract is signed, a problem at some other Washington firms.
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VSA has also remained successful on behalf of our clients even in these changing times. Long before the
end of earmarks, we recognized that relevant policy issues, Federal agency programs, relationship
development, and agency grant and programmatic funding can have a bigger effect on a community than
a simple Federal earmark. While we sought earmarks in the past, with considerable success, this new era
has truly highlighted our strengths in the trenches, where legwork leads to real results for our clients.
Part of this success comes from the long history of government service of our team members, from
working for Members of Congress to serving in important roles at the highest levels of Federal agencies.
For example, within the firm, we have a former Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of
Transportation, a former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs, a former
high- ranking Corps of Engineers official, several former Congressional committee Staff Directors and
r Chiefs of Staff, other highly successful professionals, and several PhDs. This diverse group of leaders
will allow us to provide the County with the best representation possible in the halls of Congress and
throughout the Federal Government.
We have also begun to gain an understanding of Monroe County's unique circumstances through our
work with you on responding to the recent National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) crisis. This
informal engagement proved very productive and allowed us to gain insight into the community and build
relationships with your elected officials and County staff. We will be able to build on that relationship
development through continued and expanded work on behalf of the County.
Our comprehensive response to the NFIP situation and our many years of history working on flood
insurance issues led to an extremely productive partnership with the Florida Association of Counties
(PAC) on a state -wide response, which led to our opportunity to work with Monroe County. We are
proud of our working relationship with FAC and believe that our unique engagement with them on the
NFIP issue will lead to future opportunities to work together on other issues, such as the Waters of the
U.S. proposed rulemaking. This will ultimately offer Monroe County the strongest Federal representation
possible. Meanwhile, our existing friendships with other Monroe County partners, such as John Wayne
Smith and Erin Deady, will also allow us to more effectively provide comprehensive representation to the
County.
Most important of all, VSA is an honest and ethical firm that does not embarrass itself or clients. We
strictly abide by the provisions of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 and other
laws, including prohibitions on gifts, meals, and travel for elected officials and staff.
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., Past Performance
VSA 's Success in Representing County /Local Governments
Please see the sections below for specific examples of our success representing county and local
governments before the legislative and executive branches of the Federal Government.
x USA's Success on Specific Issues
We have listed below a small sample of our accomplishments organized by issue area that often affect
local governments. In each section, you will find specific examples of our legislative, regulatory, and
Federal grants successes with clients similar to Monroe County. All accomplishments were performed by
all members of the VSA- Monroe County team.
Environment, Natural Resources, and Water Quality
VSA will help the County tackle environmental issues in a practical and responsible fashion. VSA's
services extend from regulatory intervention, to appropriations for local environmental projects, to policy
reform. Among the many issues we have worked on include nutrient issues, watershed protection,
wetland conservation, coastal restoration, air pollution, pesticides, "Brownfields," the Clean Water Act,
Section 404 permitting, and innovative environmental research and development. We have also assisted
clients in developing and implementing successful habitat conservation plans.
We have been closely involved in issues relating to the development of total maximum daily loads for
various nutrients, including phosphorus in a variety of impaired watersheds. We work with our impacted
clients, including all of our clients in Florida, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Congress
to ensure that any rules that are adopted are fair and based on science, as they can have significant costs to
local governments, utilities, and others. The House of Representatives has been very engaged on some of
these issues, and we have worked successfully with our clients' Representatives to pass legislation to
amend the Federal Water Pollution Act to grant states the authority to mandate their own water quality
standards (including nutrient criteria) rather than the EPA enforcing a Federal standard.
We have also helped organize a coalition of cities working with the National Association of Counties,
National League of Cities, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors to modify pending storm water mandates
for local governments. The success of this coalition resulted in Clean Water Act amendments and
subsequent EPA regulations that established less costly requirements for municipalities whose separate
storm sewer systems were slated to be treated as industrial discharges.
Recently, VSA has also been very engaged with the EPA and Army Corps' proposed rule on "Waters of
the U.S." This rule seeks to define which waters fall under federal jurisdiction, and are, therefore, subject
to federal standards and requirements. Because the proposed rule could expand the scope of the Clean
Water Act (CWA), this could have major impacts on local governments as more waters become federally
protected.
In addition, because the proposed rule applies to all CWA programs, its impact will be much broader than
expanding the jurisdiction of the Section 404 program. For example, features of municipal separate storm
sewer systems could be defined as waters of the U.S., requiring not only the regulation of discharges from
the system, but also runoff into the system. Roadside ditches that have more than ephemeral flow and
drain into another water body could also be defined as waters of the U.S., and the runoff into the ditch
would be regulated. As waters of the U.S., all these water bodies would be subject to use attainability
designation and appropriate numeric affluent standards could be imposed on each. This is particularly
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troubling for Florida, given its unique flood control systems throughout the state, all of which may fall
under the new definition of waters of the U.S. and could be subject to stringent and expensive new
regulation. VSA has been very active on this issue and will work on behalf of Monroe County to address
concerns related to the proposed rule.
VSA has also been active in helping communities with public utility issues, including water quality
monitoring, flood control, storm water management, and improvement of wastewater treatment systems.
Over several years, VSA has secured more than $50 million for the County of Santa Maria, CA to
rehabilitate old Corps of Engineers levees; $275,000 for Lee County, FL for the implementation of a
wastewater improvement project to provide central sewers to septic- system communities that lie in
environmentally sensitive watersheds; $300,000 to the County of South Salt Lake, UT for its waterline
replacement project to increase capacity for fire protection and growth; $800,000 to the Southwest Water
Management District, FL for a comprehensive regional water quality, storage, and environmental
initiative; and $500,000 to the County of San Clemente, CA to expand the County's reclaimed water
plant, which will reduce the County's reliance on surface water.
Finally, VSA works closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to
create new funding opportunities. On behalf of the Aquarium of the Pacific, VSA worked with officials at
the NOAA Office of Education, as well as Senate Appropriations Committee staff, to craft a national,
competitive grant program for non - profit institutions that provide educational information regarding the
oceans to children. This grant program has allowed Aquarium of the Pacific to receive Federal finding
for a Science on the Sphere exhibit.
Rill We also helped Martin County, FL secure a $4 million grant from NOAA for restoration of oyster beds in
the Indian River Lagoon by effectively highlighting their project to NOAA before the grant application
due date, and also working to buffer any criticism of the project due to the likelihood of future freshwater
releases from Lake Okeechobee that might affect the oyster beds. Examples of projects on which we
have advocated include:
Client: St. Lucie County, Fla.
Services performed /Strategies employed: VSA introduced St. Lucie County to appropriate
Department of Energy staff who then gave the County guidance, advice, and technical assistance
before ultimately awarding them the competitive grant.
Outcome: $2,941,500 from a Department of Energy competitive grant program to create a
revolving Solar and Energy Efficiency loan program
Transportation
The broad array of transportation and infrastructure clients we represent means that VSA principals and
associates are well- versed in the appropriations and authorizing bills, as well as Executive Branch grants
and regulations that will impact Monroe County's transportation efforts. The VSA team has extensive
experience advocating to Congress and the DOT modal agencies, including the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA),
and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), on behalf of transportation agencies around the Nation.
VSA has helped to secure Federal finding and policies that have helped spur highway, transit, and airport
development.
During consideration of the most recent surface transportation authorization bill, MAP -21, VSA
successfully advocated on issues including higher funding levels for highways and transit; standards for
highway preservation; expanding the authority for states to assume environmental clearance authority
from the Federal government; continuation of the Projects of National and Regional Significance
program; preventing the elimination of dedicated transit funding; maintaining broad eligibility for bus
rapid transit; allowing States and local governments to receive higher Federal shares when using
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innovative technologies; and providing dedicated deployment funding for asphalt and concrete
technologies to assist States in implementing these cost - saving innovations.
VSA's Steve Palmer has assisted on a number of small and new start efforts for AC Transit in Oakland,
CA, helping to secure $45 million in Federal funding for the East Bay BRT Small Starts project. In
addition, Mr. Palmer worked with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA
Metro) to secure Small Starts approval for its Rapid Bus Gap Filler program and Wilshire Boulevard
project.
The VSA team works closely with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Senate
Environment and Public Works Committee, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Committee, and the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on authorization and policy
issues. VSA can be a powerful champion on transportation issues important to the County, and can
emphasize the value of ftmding opportunities for transit, passenger rail, aviation, and highway
development and safety programs.
A diversified approach to transportation policy is critical. Our advocacy not only includes helping our
clients understand how a proposed Federal policy or regulatory proposal directly affects a specific project,
but how to secure funds for that project. Examples of projects that on which we have advocated include:
Client: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, CA
Services performed /Strategies employed: VSA worked with the VTA's House and Senate
delegation to gain support for a local rail New Starts /Small Starts project, and helped VTA work
with the FTA to bring the project through the rigorous review process. VSA also advocated with
the Appropriations Committees in the House and Senate to fully fund the New Starts /Small Starts
program.
Outcome: The recent execution of a $900 million Full Funding Grant Agreement with FTA.
This project will bring jobs, economic development, and new transportation options to the
residents of Santa Clara County.
Health and Human Services
VSA has experience assisting local governments with healthcare, social services, housing, education, and
other programs critical to the welfare of its citizens. This year, through our work with a number of
Oregon entities, VSA provided support and advocacy before Congress and at the Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS) for a Portland region Heath Commons to advance the Medicaid Coordinated
Care Organization by securing congressional support for the proposal. The resulting $17.3 million grant
from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) will help fund the initial priority care innovations for
the region and its partners. Another example of our success is our role in helping the City of Beaverton,
OR receive a $1.6 million Community Transformation Grant to fund the Beaverton Community Health
a Partnership.
VSA has extensive experience working with HHS, including with officials at the Health Resources and
Services Administration (HRSA), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, and the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA). We will monitor the availability of
all Federal health care grants, alerting the County of their release and working to build congressional
support for those applications.
VSA has also been very engaged on a wide variety of health care and nutrition programs. We have been
actively monitoring the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), advocating for child nutrition
legislation, and fighting to preserve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We also
work hard for many of our clients to support critical funding programs such as the Community Services
Block Grants (CSBG) and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
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Providing affordable housing can be a critical issue for local governments, and VSA has had several
successes working with our local government clients. For example, VSA helped Washington County
negotiate through a number of meetings with key officials at the Veterans Administration on the HUD -
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program for the new Veterans Administration Medical
Clinic. Through these meetings and our congressional advocacy, the County was able to secure an
increased number of vouchers. VSA is also currently working to advance legislation to address veteran
homelessness.
In another example of working with Federal agencies, VSA helped the City of Baltimore, MD with a
problem it was experiencing with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over the
use of previously appropriated funds for public housing demolition and site remediation that were
unspent. HUD refused to let the City use these Hope VI grant funds for another desperately needed
revitalization effort at a site known as Hollander Ridge. VSA worked to develop and secure approval of a
legislative provision that $20 million of this grant money would be provided to the Hollander Ridge
project. We have also secured innovative uses of Section 108 loans and influenced policy on housing
initiatives such as the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
In addition, VSA has helped numerous communities secure Federal funds to equip libraries, museums,
and other public amenities. We have also worked with the Department of Labor (DOL) to help negotiate a
settlement with San Diego County and the City of San Diego on DOL funding of the joint San Diego
Workforce Partnership program. Following is an example of a project on which we have advocated:
Client: Galveston County, TX
Services performed /Strategies employed: VSA worked closely with the office of Sen. Bill
Nelson and the Texas Senate offices to ensure that they understood the vital need to extend the
ability of local social service entities to access Social Services Block Grant funding provided to a
number of states after several disasters in 2008. Given Sen. Nelson's role on the Senate Finance
Committee, which has jurisdiction over the issue, we were able to resolve the problem and secure
the extension in the Senate only days after it had passed the House. This was a huge victory that
prevented hundreds of millions of dollars from reverting back to the Treasury and kept it
available to help recovery of the affected communities.
Outcome: Secured a one -year extension of Social Services Block Grant funding provided to a
number of states, including Florida, to allow those jurisdictions to recover from the 2008
hurricane season.
Flood Insurance
As the County knows from our work together to respond to the impacts of Biggert- Waters, Florida has
more National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies than anywhere else, making it the state most
impacted by changes to the program. We are extremely engaged on issues related to flood insurance and
work with our clients on a daily basis to address their concerns. The VSA - Monroe County team has close
working relationships with those Members of Congress and Committees with jurisdiction over flood
insurance, as well as close ties to FEMA.
Congress recently passed a law that will curb massive premium hikes as a result of the Biggert- Waters
Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (BW 12). Despite this victory, it is now important that communities
remain vigilant of implementation. Some next steps to consider include:
1. Educating the community about the law and how it will help some constituents.
2. Gathering hard data related to business owners and homeowners who are not helped by the
law.
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3. Monitoring FEMA's implementation of the law, including such items as the schedule of rate
increases, the creation of a national Flood Insurance Advocate, and changes to map revision
protocols.
4. Working with Congress to ensure FEMA meets the deadlines set forth in the law for key
reports and actions.
5. Working with Congress to fix any unintended consequences that may occur, as well as
improve the National Flood Insurance Program for the benefit of all participants. This means
ensuring that those at risk of flooding can purchase and maintain insurance coverage, the
financial integrity of the NFIP continues to be restored, and the flood resiliency of our country
is improved, all while not forcing property owners from their homes.
Van Scoyoc Associates will work with Monroe County to address these items and ensure that the County
hilly benefits from the changes to BW 12. In addition, the new law failed to prevent rate hikes for
secondary homes and businesses. VSA has been working with Congress to correct this. Now that many
of the implementation issues with BW 12 have been largely resolved, Congress must also think creatively
about what can be done to improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) so that:
• those at risk of flooding purchase and maintain insurance coverage
• the financial integrity of the NFIP continues to be restored
• the flood resiliency of our country is improved
➢ all while not forcing property owners from their homes
I ) All flood insurance rates, subsidized or not, should be increased by a maximum of 10 percent
per year until actuarial rates are reached. For particular policies, it may take longer than 10 years
for an actuarial rate to be reached, depending on the total increase expected.
2) Flood insurance should be tied to the property, not the owner, thereby removing provisions for
immediate substantial increases due to a property sale, improvements, or other triggers. Similarly,
FEMA should offer multi -year NFIP contracts tied to the property. This could help make
mitigation more attractive and prevent property owners from dropping coverage after a few years.
3) Unfortunately, the simple fact is that many property owners in flood -prone areas fail to
purchase flood insurance. A 2006 Rand Corporation study estimated that about 49 percent of
properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) purchased NFIP flood insurance and I percent
of properties outside SFHAs purchased insurance. Using New Jersey as an example, the Wharton
Risk Management and Decision Processes Center at the University of Pennsylvania has
estimated' that:
a. the average take -up rate for flood insurance across the state was only 6 percent prior
to Hurricane Sandy;
b. for census tracts that experienced at least some storm surge from Sandy throughout
the state, the average take -up rate was nearly 15 percent;
c. for tracts on the ocean, the average take -up rate was 75 percent.
With NFIP premiums becoming unaffordable for many, property owners are more likely in the
future to choose to self - insure instead of purchasing insurance, thereby further destabilizing the
program. Despite the existence of the mandatory flood insurance purchase requirement, take -up
rates for flood insurance are low and the Federal government's exposure to uninsured property
losses from flooding remains substantial.
' Kousky, Carolyn and Kunreuther, Howard; Resources for the Future and the Wharton Risk Management and
Decision Processes Canter: Addressing Affordability in the National Flood Insurance Program, Issue Brief 13 -02;
August 2013.
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i+ Congress must creatively work to ensure that all those in danger purchase insurance. This
increase in participation should help drive down the cost of insurance for all.
4.) The Government Accountability Office found that payments to Write Your Own (WYO)
insurance companies for operating costs ranged from more than a third to almost two - thirds of the
total premiums paid by policyholders to the NFIP for fiscal years 2004 to 2006'. The percentage
of premiums paid to insurance companies while they carry no risk is too high. Costs to
consumers could be significantly lowered if insurance company profits were reasonably reined in,
all while still creating a more solvent NFIP. Congress must ensure that:
a. FEMA's approach to establishing a schedule of operating costs is based on a
reasonable, updated estimate of actual expenses;
b. Biennial financial statement audits of WYO insurance companies are conducted by
independent CPA firms as required by FEMA regulation, and that FEMA reviews the
audits to ensure that payments made are proper and in accordance with NFIP
requirements.
Recent legislation helps move FEMA in this direction. However, FEMA states that they cannot
take action that completely addresses these recommendations until the WYOs reliably report
actual flood - related financial information and that it might take several years before all
companies consistently report such information.
Congress must work with FEMA and the insurance industry to speed up this process and
bring much- needed relief to taxpayers who in most cases have no choice but to buy their
policies from the NFIP.
5.) Flood insurance does not reduce flood losses. Yet, mitigation works and everyone benefits. The
property owner has affordable annual payments and a safer home. The NFIP has lower exposure
because of mitigation and have improved its financial soundness through pricing that is more risk
based. The financial institution providing the mortgage has a more secure investment due to
lower expected flood losses. Lastly, the taxpayer benefits from a potentially reduced need for
disaster aid or bailouts of the NFIP. Given that, Congress must focus additional attention and
resources on risk reduction.
Congress should encourage property owners to undertake mitigation projects, including
elevation, on their own by refunding premiums after projects are completed to reduce flood
losses. Loan or small grant programs should be established to provide funding for low- and
moderate - income families in lieu of premium refunds. This should also include credit for
incremental mitigation as a cost - effective measure.
6.) Sufficient attention has not been paid to the consequences of the affordability of flood insurance.
Substantially higher flood insurance costs could discourage the purchase of NFIP flood insurance,
thereby weakening the program. With the real estate market frozen and prices for homes in flood
plains dropping, more buyers are reportedly offering all cash and are thereby avoiding mandatory
purchase requirements. Yet, they may not be well off enough to fully self - insure.
Congress should create a temporary, means- tested voucher program for low- and moderate -
income households such as that described in the recent University of Pennsylvania report
entitled, "Addressing Affordability in the National Flood Insurance Program."
As an example of our success with regard to flood insurance, we highlight the following effort on behalf
of the City of Visalia, California:
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Client: City of Visalia, CA
Services performed /Strategies employed: Since we were hired by the City in 2009, the Council
has sought to offer residents more options when they are forced to purchase flood insurance to
satisfy the requirements of the NFIP. Working closely with their Congressman, we identified the
gap between what the City's residents pay for coverage and what the NFIP has actually paid back
to the community in claims. We then worked with their Congressman to first draft language to
help ensure private flood insurance availability for people throughout the country; and second, to
ensure the language was included in the Manager's amendment, which was approved and added
to the legislation during Committee markup. In the Senate, we worked with key Senators through
the legislative process (staff, Committee, Floor) to ensure the provision was included in their bill
as well.
Outcome: The language was included in the final bill signed by the President. While FEMA
recently took steps to alert leaders that private insurance was acceptable (at out insistent
prodding), this language will go further and ensure that lenders must accept the insurance as long
as it meets the requirements of the NFIP. The opportunity for private insurers to write policies
should significantly reduce the cost of less risky flood insurance.
Public Safety, Emergency Response, and Disaster Recovery
All local governments want to maintain public safety services during these times of deep budget cuts, if
not improve them. VSA has helped our government entity clients obtain public safety funding through
the Department of Justice and other Federal agencies for a number of initiatives.
These successes include $400,000 to the City of Lompoc, CA for its Gang Assistance Surveillance
Program, which allowed for the purchase of a mobile surveillance command vehicle and the installation
of closed circuit video in specific areas of the City; $200,000 to the City of Pismo Beach, CA for the
installation of radio repeater towers throughout this long, mountainous community that removed dead
spots faced by public safety officers throughout the City; $100,000 to Jefferson County, TX for law
enforcement interoperability improvements; and $390,100 to the City of Flagler Beach, FL for emergency
personnel technology improvements to improve the response to future hurricane events.
VSA has also successfully worked to help secure funding for Washington County's Drug Court and the
Recovery Mentors program. More recently, VSA has arranged meetings for the City's leaders at the
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) on ways in which the City can more effectively compete for Second
Chance program and other BJA grants.
VSA has also demonstrated creative ways to secure funding for government entity crime prevention
efforts by targeting education and recreation funding. These include $500,000 to the City of South Salt
Lake, UT to improve after- school programs targeted at those who are susceptible to the allure of gangs;
$476,000 to a California non - profit that provides free afterschool tutoring and recreation programs for at-
risk students; and $100,000 to the City of South Salt Lake, UT to establish a new community center at a
low - income, heavily minority population housing complex for job training and English as a second
language classes.
VSA works closely with the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Community Oriented Policing Services
(COPS), the Byrne Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program, the Juvenile Justice Grant program, and
the Justice Assistance Grant program (JAG), all of which will help in securing discretionary grant funds
to reinforce safer neighborhoods. In regards to these programs, we were successful in securing the
following:
• $125,000 to Del Norte County, CA from the DOJ's COPS Hiring program to hire one police
officer
• $2 million for the City of Elk Grove, CA from the DOJ's COPS Hiring program to hire eight
police officers
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• $900,000 to the City of Galt, CA from the DOD's COPS Hiring program to hire five police
officers
• $375,000 to the City of Visalia, CA from the DOJ's COPS Hiring program to hire three police
officers
• $1.25 million to El Paso County, TX from the DOD's COPS Hiring program to hire 10 police
officers
We also work closely with many of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant
programs, including the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response Grants (SAFER). VSA will provide expert guidance to Monroe County to ensure
that you are taking fill advantage of Federal public safety programs that will protect your citizens.
Some of our recent FEMA grant successes include:
• $5.7 million to the City of Santa Maria, CA from two FEMA fire grant programs (SAFER and
Fire Stations) to build both a new fire station and staff it with firefighters
• $158,467 to the City of Manteca, CA from FEMA's AFG program to purchase new self -
contained breathing apparatus equipment that meets current firefighting standards
• $199,040 to the City of Visalia, CA from FEMA's AFG program to purchase cardiac monitors
for their firefighters
Finally, our team has extensive experience working with FEMA to help local governments respond to
critical emergencies. VSA represents a number of coastal communities susceptible to natural (and man-
made) disasters, both on the East and Gulf Coasts. For example, Greg Burns has helped St. Lucie and
Martin Counties in Florida recover from Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, Lee County, FL as it recovered
from Hurricane Charley, Galveston County, TX as it recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Ike, the
Captiva Erosion Prevention District as it recovers from Tropical Storm Debby, and Martin, St. Lucie, and
Volusia Counties in Florida as they recover from Sandy through the Corps of Engineers' assistance.
We actively work to support Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funding for local
governments. We have also expedited tens of millions of dollars in disaster recovery reimbursements to
local governments after significant disasters. For example, we worked to secure the reimbursement of $7
million to a county for the repair of a major thoroughfare after a disaster by working with the Federal
Highway Administration in both Washington and the state. We also helped a client secure reimbursement
of over $5 million for the rebuilding of a civic center, during which we worked closely with FEMA in
both Washington and the state. Following is an example of a project on which we have advocated:
Client: St. Lucie County, FL
Services performed /Strategies employed: VSA applied targeted pressure and provided clear,
accurate information to the right FEMA staff, including the head of the Public Assistance
Division at FEMA headquarters, when St. Lucie County was getting little to no response from the
state recovery office in Lake Mary regarding its need for reimbursement for a Clerk of the Courts
reconstruction. That timely interaction with FEMA headquarters led to their intervention with the
State office that ultimately led to the quick and positive resolution for the County.
Outcome: Secured approval from FEMA to reconstruct a Clerk of Courts building that was
heavily damaged by storms, a project which will cost more than $6 million
Federal Agencies such as FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers, and EPA
In the sections above, we have described our experience working with several Federal agencies such as
FEMA and the EPA. Whether working on regulatory permits for projects, regulations that could impact
our clients (such as the Waters of the U.S. proposed rule), disaster recovery, or flood insurance to name a
few, our experience is well - documented.
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One example not described elsewhere is our work with Charlotte County, Florida on the approval of their
Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for the Florida Scrub -Jay. While all of the credit goes to County staff
for their years of proactive and excellent work on the HCP, we have played a useful role in engaging with
the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in Washington, Atlanta, and Vero Beach and Congress to support
the County's work and ensure speedy approval of the plan. Our relationships have led to productive and
consistent engagement by the County with higher levels of the FWS, all of which has been supported by
the County's Member of Congress to give the County's voice positive priority.
We know Monroe County has many challenging issues pertaining to a number of Federal regulatory
agencies. Our work with these agencies, our ability to develop productive working relationships with
them, and our consistent engagement of Congress to help further our clients' goals in positive ways will
allow us to enhance and supplement Monroe County's already strong efforts and relationships.
Apart from agencies such as FEMA, the EPA, and FWS, we have equally excellent relationships with the
Corps of Engineers has and we have experience working on Corps of Engineers projects from three
different but equally important viewpoints — legislative, Federal agency, and local.
VSA's team works closely with the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittees, the House
Transportation and infrastructure Committee, and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
on a frequent basis. Our team members possess direct knowledge and experience in handling the funding
and policy issues associated with Corps projects. We understand the legislative processes, planning, and
budgeting behind funding decisions — an interrelationship of heightened importance because of
Congress's increasing dependence on work plans and continuing resolutions for the Corps.
Greg Burns leads the team with his intimate knowledge of Florida water resources issues, including
having spent more than a decade representing Florida interests. He has also successfully represented
many clients throughout the country with Corps of Engineers issues similar to those in Monroe County,
giving him a tremendous advantage when working in this area.
V SA also have insider experience working with Headquarters and District Offices of the Army Corps of
Engineers (ACOE), as we have staff that is former career professionals within the Corps. Our team
understands the processes, personalities, and policies of the Corps through all of its bureaucratic levels.
The VSA team has a proven record of working successfully with a variety of Corps of Engineers
Districts, including Jacksonville, the South Atlantic Division offices in Atlanta, and Headquarters in
Washington.
Our team has not only secured Federal funding for Corps of Engineers projects and studies, but also
works directly with the Corps to solve problems with projects or studies, encourages the Corps to take
quick action on studies, and works proactively with the Corps to address potential problems. The team
has dealt with the details of many Corps projects and studies, including reimbursable construction
projects, feasibility studies, General Reevaluation Reports, Limited Reevaluation Reports, Design
Deficiency Reports, Project Cooperation Agreements, Project Implementation Reports, Dredged Material
Management Studies, and Continuing Authorities Program studies and projects.
Together, VSA's team will work closely with Monroe County on the finer details of the Corps' and other
agencies' processes to ensure appropriate funding for Corps initiatives, as well as harmonic regulatory
and policy decisions. This integrated approach, both internal and external to Federal agencies, is critical to
securing a positive outcome for both funding and policy issues related to water resource management for
Monroe County. Following is an example of a project on which we have advocated:
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Client: Martin County, FL
Services performed /Strategies employed: VSA worked with all levels of the Corps to resolve
an issue for the County in which ACOE notified them that they owed the Corps roughly $1.9
million, which was revealed by a Corps internal audit. The Corps gave the County eight days to
remit the $1.9 million, or work on their scheduled beach nourishment project would be halted.
VSA assisted in hashing out an agreement between the Corps and the County to address the past
due balance.
Outcome: VSA helped to craft a deal in which the County would pay back the $1.9 million over
four years while still allowing for the scheduled beach nourishment.
Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT)
As the largest recipient of PILT funding in Florida, Monroe County knows well that under Federal law,
local governments are compensated through various programs for reductions to their property tax bases
due to the presence of Federally owned land. These lands cannot be taxed, but often create a demand for
services such as fire protection and roads. Because local governments are largely financed by property
taxes, the inability to tax the property often significantly affects the local tax base. The Department of the
Interior (DOI) administers the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, which compensates local
governments for the taxes they cannot collect on those lands.
Beginning in 2008, PILT was funded through mandatory appropriations each year. However, in 2013,
that mandatory designation expired and was extended for only one year through the end of Fiscal Year
(FY) 2014. Therefore, in FY 2015, PILT could revert back to discretionary spending at FY 2008 levels.
This would be a huge blow for counties, such as Monroe, that rely heavily on PILT.
Congress must now debate whether or not to: (1) approve full funding of PILT through future extensions
of mandatory spending; (2) reduce payments through the annual appropriations process or by changing
the PILT formula; and (3) add or subtract any lands to the list of those now eligible for PILT. VSA has
experience working with local governments on this issue, particularly those in the rural west and, if
selected, will ensure that Monroe County is an active participant during the congressional debate on this
issue.
The VSA team has close working relationships with the House and Senate Appropriations Committees,
the House Natural Resources Committee, and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. We
also work closely with the Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, and the National Forest
Service.
One way in which we actively engage on PILT issues is by working with members of Congress and
Senators on a nationwide basis to support the program through the appropriations process. For example,
we recently engaged a diverse variety of Members on a PILT Dear Colleague. We asked that relevant
Members sign the PILT support letter to the Appropriations Committee to ensure broad support of the
program, as well as request work on a comprehensive, mandatory extension of the program. However,
the inclusion of PILT in the Farm Bill was an ominous sign, as the program was used as a political chit
for the first time in the recent past, putting its future in some jeopardy.
RESTORE Act
On behalf of several of our Gulf Coast clients in both Florida and Texas, we have maintained an active
interest in the RESTORE Act since its passage by Congress in 2012. We foresee an active role to play in
positioning transformative projects for funding by the Federal Council, as well as supporting our clients'
efforts to get funding from their respective states. We were actively engaged with the Department of the
Treasury during their rulemaking process, including setting up meetings for our clients, setting up
meetings with nearly all the other Federal Council members in Washington, and writing comprehensive
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comment letters for our clients in response to the two rulemaking opportunities thus far (Federal Council
and Treasury) due to the passage of RETORE.
We will continue to monitor the resolution of the civil trial between BP and the Department of Justice,
including the allocation of fines via the Clean Water Act or Natural Resource Damage Assessment
processes, monitor ongoing Federal implementation of the RESTORE Act to ensure continued benefit to
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our clients, and support efforts to secure funding for Monroe County.
While the Federal trial may not be resolved for some time, the RESTORE Act still offers the County a
unique opportunity to implement projects that otherwise may be unrealistic. Whether this includes major
projects funded at least in part by RESTORE funding or other, more localized projects that nonetheless
provide significant restoration benefits to the Gulf, VSA can help the County work with the Federal
Council and its individual Agency members, Congress, or other state and Federal stakeholders throughout
the Gulf to support projects which not only benefit the Gulf, but also benefit Monroe County.
Economic and Community Development
Tile proposed VSA team for Monroe County has been successful in securing community and economic
development funds for our clients, including: $300,000 for the City of San Clemente, CA to help
construct the City's Coastal Rail Trail; $380,000 for the City of South Salt Lake, UT for streetscaping
along two main arterials, both increasing City beautification efforts and improving pedestrian safety;
$150,000 for the City of Santa Maria, CA to assist with the construction of a new City library; $53.8
million for the construction of a new Federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, FL, which serves as an economic
catalyst for the City while also addressing the growing needs of the judicial system in South Florida; and
$1.1 million for the City of Pismo Beach, CA to complete the last phase of their beach front Promenade.
We also work closely with the Economic Development Administration (EDA), the Department of
Agriculture, the U.S. Export/Import Bank, and other Federal agencies in an effort to not only secure
funding, but also create new opportunities for our clients' communities. Examples of projects that on
which we have advocated include:
Client: Lee County, FL
Services performed /Strategies employed: Assisted the client by setting up meetings for the
client with the EDA in Atlanta and Washington, helping to draft their grant request, working
closely with the agency to fine -tune the application, and securing Congressional support for the
County's initiative.
Outcome: $951,000 in grant funding from the Economic Development Administration to support
the preliminary design, modeling, and permitting of wastewater and infrastructure improvements
to serve the region's Renewable Energy and Research Diamond incubator.
VSA 's Success with Federal Grants and Appropriations
With our advance planning, the current earmark moratorium did not come as a shock, nor does it create a
crisis. While ideally we would like to work to secure earmarks for clients, our immediate focus will
remain on relevant policy issues, Federal agency programs, relationship development, and agency grant
and programmatic funding, all of which can often have a bigger effect on a community than a simple
Federal earmark. Many of our successes related to grants were described in the section above, but we
also have more examples of our work with agencies below.
For example, Mr. Burns recently worked with the City of Visalia, CA to secure a two -year extension of
the Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) rate for residents who have Federal flood insurance through the National
Flood Insurance Program. With more than 12,000 residents in the flood plain and PRP rates almost
$1,000 lower than regular flood insurance rates, the City's residents will save nearly $18 million in flood
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insurance premiums over two years. While this example may not apply to Monroe County's
circumstances, it is an example of how policy initiatives can have a positive impact on the community.
In another example, Mr. Burns worked with the City of Beaverton, OR to engage the U.S. Export/Import
Bank and the Department of Commerce to set up a seminar for export businesses in the community. In
this way, the City and its local businesses may gain the assistance of these Federal agencies as individual
companies look to expand their exports or initiate exports to new markets. We also engaged the U.S.
Interagency Council on the Homeless to assist the City so it can better address its challenges with youth
homelessness. Finally, we worked with the Economic Development Administration to secure competitive
grant funding for expanded programs at the City's Oregon Technology Business Center.
VSA has been particularly successful in ensuring healthy funding for specific programs of importance to
local governments, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Payments in Lieu of
Taxes (PILT), COPS Hiring Grants, and FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG). Every year, we
will work with Monroe County to draft programmatic requests letter that will go to each member of the
County's delegation laying out programs of importance and requested funding levels. We will also work
with the County's delegation to gather their signatures on "Dear Colleague" letters of support for those
programs. Dear Colleague letters are letters sent by one or more members of Congress to all fellow
members asking for cosponsors or seeking to influence the recipients' votes on an issue. In the case of
appropriations, these letters go to the Appropriations Committee in support of funding programs at a
certain level. If enough members sign, it can have a strong effect on the Committees. VSA has an
extremely high success rate with Dear Colleagues.
As congressionally directed spending is on hold for the near future, more discretionary funding is left at
the agency level to be awarded. This is why securing discretionary grant funding through Federal
agencies and Executive Branch departments is becoming more important than ever. Along with our
ability to navigate Washington effectively and achieve success on behalf of our clients, VSA has the
insights and experience in the agencies to help Monroe County produce competitive and compelling grant
applications in almost every subject area. VSA's continued contact and close working relationships with
Federal agencies allow us to glean intelligence in advance of public announcements. Please refer to the
section titled "Enhancement of the County's Financial Position" to read VSA's grant strategy for Monroe
County.
Specific examples of our success related to Federal grants and appropriations on behalf of local
governments can be found in the above sections.
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Approach to Implementation of Monroe County's Federal
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We know Monroe County has a sophisticated understanding of Federal advocacy. If selected, VSA will
proceed in the following manner:
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• Critically examine, and then improve upon, the County's past advocacy efforts
• Explore and recommend new areas of Federal advocacy not pursued in the past
• Broaden efforts already initiated by the County
VSA will immediately study and assess the County's priorities and community assets, and examine which
needs and assets will create momentum and fit Federal trends for the best chance of Congressional and
Executive Branch success. VSA will work with County staff to evaluate how best to achieve the
County's long -term goals and examine several methods for securing Federal support for County policies
and projects. We will jointly develop a Federal Legislative Agenda to guide and provide the explicit
support of the County Commission for our efforts.
Sprinkled throughout this proposal is a detailed description of the services and strategies VSA proposes.
What follows here is in addition to those other items mentioned elsewhere. Based on our experience, we
know the most effective communication and advocacy strategies are developed with honest input from all
parties involved. For that reason, we work hard on being flexible to the needs and concerns of the County
and look forward to developing a specific strategy as our relationship progresses that takes into account
our extensive background representing local entities with similar interests.
Provide research and timely written and oral information to Monroe County.
Effective communication is critical to successful advocacy. The VSA — Monroe County team will work
diligently to keep the County informed and updated regarding Federal legislation, initiatives, funding
opportunities, and news through a variety of different sources. While team leader Greg Burns will always
be available to the County, the team can arrange scheduled phone calls and produce written updates to
ensure ongoing communication is taking place.
The VSA team will also prepare, with the assistance of County staff for technical guidance, the following
forms of research and information:
+ Analyses of budget requests and forecasts for policies and programs of importance to the County,
• Reports of, and testimonies from, relevant committee hearings and markups;
• Memos on pertinent Federal initiatives or topics;
• Federal agency and departmental regulations, guidelines, directives, and other instruments of
administrative policy;
• Grants and other funding opportunities for proposed County projects;
• Technical reports and memoranda affecting County operations and fiscal conditions;
• Copies of proposed legislation and associated reports;
• "White papers" and materials geared toward elected officials and their staffs that justify the
County's objectives in simple and straightforward language, providing Congress and the
Executive Branch with the information they need to be successful on your behalf;
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• Support or request letters for Congressional sponsors to use with relevant committees or Federal
agencies;
• Any necessary forms for appropriations or authorizations requests;
• A briefing book for pertinent members of Congress, House and Senate Committees, the
Executive Branch agencies, and their staffs, and
• Monthly itemized invoices for compensation related to services.
Monitor existing and proposed laws and regulations that affect the interests and priorities of
Monroe County
VSA will closely monitor the progress of pertinent bills, relevant agency regulatory developments, and
significant budget discussions and legislation to ensure that the County's priorities are considered by the
appropriate authorities at every opportunity. Success depends upon timely input from Members of
Congress and their staffs to the committees. Similarly, careful coordination must be maintained with
Federal agencies that administer the programs to make sure the agency demonstrates its interest. VSA
will ensure that conversations are made at the right time, that timely correspondence is sent, and that
agency officials communicate with Capitol Hill.
Proactively recommend and develop legislative positions for proposed laws and regulations that
affect the interests and priorities of Monroe County.
Working with the County, and based on our knowledge of opportunities, VSA will develop a list of
current or predicted legislation to either oppose or support on behalf of the County, as well as funding
targets and essential Federal programs that must be protected. We will work with County staff to create a
prioritized and action - oriented Federal Legislative Agenda that can be distributed to the Board of County
Commissioners. This agenda will be used as a guide for the aggressive advocacy �rovided on behalf of
Monroe County and will be updated as the I I P Congress progresses and the 1 14' Congress begins.
In addition to the formal legislative agenda, VSA team members will discuss and research pertinent
legislation as it develops. We will constantly monitor the introduction and progress of proposed laws and
regulations and provide analysis on the potential effects for the County. We will assist in developing the
County's stance and contact the relevant members of Congress on your behalf to ensure they are aware of
your position on significant legislation.
Attend County Commission meetings as requested by the County to report on activities.
VSA begins all client relationships with a site visit to assess your strengths, assets, needs, and long -term
vision, with the goals of creating a Federal strategy to ensure success during the Congressional sessions,
advance existing projects, and advocate the community's long -term vision within both the Congress and
the Executive Branch.
Throughout the year, VSA will maintain a visible presence with the County, as we are committed to
traveling to Monroe County on a regular basis to brief officials on events in Washington affecting the
County's Federal agenda.
Promote Monroe County's position on priority issues to interest groups such as the National
Association of Counties, the Florida Association of Counties, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and
the National League of Cities.
VSA regularly participates in meetings of the National Association of Counties and the Florida
Association of Counties, as well as the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities.
Among all these organizations, we are prepared to play an intermediary role between the County and the
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groups by articulating issues and important viewpoints and disseminating pertinent information and
initiatives back to County staff.
Proposed Implementation Schedule
In order to execute the County's Federal advocacy plan, VSA is prepared to begin work immediately on
behalf of the County. Toward that end, we propose the following work plan for the first six months,
based on a start date of October 2014. Of course, we anticipate working with the County to continually
evaluate and modify this work plan as necessary to accommodate the evolving political dynamic.
October 2014
• Travel to the County to meet with the County Commission and County staff. Review prior
advocacy efforts, build and strengthen working relationships, discuss the legislative and
regulatory priorities for the County for the year, and develop implementation strategies for grants
and legislation.
• Meet with members and staff of the Monroe County Congressional delegation to formally
introduce ourselves as the new Federal advocacy team for the County and to discuss the strength
of prior advocacy efforts and future initiatives.
• Coordinate with the County on a format for reporting and providing regular updates to the County
on issues of concern. VSA will work with Monroe County to set up reporting measures that are
tailored to the County's wishes and interests, and that provide complete accountability for the
work we do on your behalf.
• Work immediately on behalf of the County with respect to the reauthorization of the
Transportation bill, which expires at the end of Fiscal Year 2014, but is unlikely to be settled
prior to the end of the fiscal year. VSA will work with the Transportation committees to ensure
programs critical to the County are fully funded.
• Monitor resolution of Fiscal Year 2015 appropriations bills to ensure that County priorities are
funded at adequate levels; identify and communicate County priorities with Appropriators and the
Congressional delegation, including those in Florida, to ensure programs are protected.
• Monitor resolution of PILT funding for FY 2015, which is unlikely to be settled until the end of
the year.
• Congress may continue to consider comprehensive tax reform. VSA will monitor developments,
engage with the congressional delegation, and actively participate in coalitions to support the
goals of the County. In particular, protecting the tax- exempt status of municipal bonds will be
critical to ensuring the long -term viability of this important financing tool.
• Initiate regular conference calls with County officials.
• Monitor the Federal Register and Executive Branch grant announcements, providing summaries
to the County as necessary.
November- December 2014
• Begin development of a comprehensive Federal Legislative Agenda that will guide our issue
advocacy for 2015.
• Begin development of annual Grant Strategy plan to help focus grant advocacy efforts during
2015.
• Contact NACO leadership, alerting them that VSA will serve as the County's Federal advocate
and coordinate on key policy initiatives.
• Monitor Congressional elections and notify the County of implications of the election outcomes,
which could significantly impact the County's priorities.
• Congress will likely still continue to work towards completion of a long -term farm bill. VSA will
update the County on the status of these negotiations, and work with NACO and the Monroe
delegation to support appropriate funding levels for programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program.
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• Report to the County on our monthly activities.
• Continue regular conference calls with County officials.
• Monitor the Federal Register and Executive Branch grant announcements, providing summaries
to the County as necessary.
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• Refine and complete the County's Federal Legislative Agenda and Grant Strategy documents for
approval by the County Commission.
• Plan for trip to Washington by members of the Commission and staff to help present the Federal
agenda and Grant Strategy to the Congressional delegation and key Federal funding agencies.
• The President may submit the Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal to Congress in early February.
VSA will attend agency budget briefings and provide summaries, focusing on programs most
important to the County.
• Based on the Administration- proposed Fiscal Year 2016 budget and the Congressional resolution
of the Fiscal Year 2015 appropriations process, VSA will prepare and submit programmatic
finding requests to the Monroe delegation, striving to ensure that Federal programs important to
the County are fully funded. VSA will seek letters of support from the Congressional delegation
to the Appropriations Committee for program funding increases.
• Continue regular conference calls with County officials.
• Monitor the Federal Register and Executive Branch grant announcements, providing summaries
to the County as necessary.
March April 2015
• Monroe County Commissioners or staff may travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the NACO
Legislative Conference in early March. VSA will schedule Congressional and agency meetings
focusing on areas of highest priority to the County. VSA will prepare white papers and
background materials to help the County communicate its message and priorities.
• Meanwhile, if the County has not already traveled to Washington, it should come before the end
of April for at least one trip, regardless of NACO participation.
• House and Senate Appropriations Committees will begin to hold hearings on the President's
Fiscal Year 2015 budget. VSA will attend Congressional hearings on agency budget requests and
other authorization bills and provide analysis of issues important to the County.
• Congress may consider a budget reconciliation bill that could propose cuts to Medicare,
Medicaid, and other critical domestic programs. VSA will review these proposals and work with
the County to address how it will affect the County's ability to deliver services.
• Congress may consider a reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act. VSA will monitor
this legislation, and help the County advocate for investment in job training and programs to
attain County economic development goals.
• Report to the County on our monthly activities.
• Continue regular conference calls with County officials.
• Monitor the Federal Register and Executive Branch grant announcements, providing summaries
to the County as necessary.
May -June 2015
• VSA will travel to the County for on -site briefings and consultations. This will be an opportunity
to brief the County on the status of implementation of the County's Federal agenda as well as the
Grants Strategy platform.
• Congress will begin to move Fiscal Year 2016 appropriations bills to the floor. VSA will help the
County advocate for funding levels, programs, policies, amendments and report language to
ensure these bills are favorable to the County.
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• VSA will continue to engage the Monroe delegation on the Fiscal Year 2016 budget, as well as
developments on other relevant legislation that the House or Senate may consider. VSA will
report back to the County on details of such legislation.
• Report to the County on our monthly activities.
• Continue regular conference calls with County officials.
• Monitor the Federal Register and Executive Branch grant announcements, providing summaries
to the County as necessary.
Process and Tools Used to Monitor Critical Issues
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VSA will use our wealth of news sources and relationships to monitor critical issues on behalf of Monroe
County. We will also prepare monthly updates for the County outlining our work on your behalf over the
past month. To keep the County formally up to speed on our activities, we can also schedule regular
conference or video calls on a bi- weekly or monthly basis, depending on the desire of the County.
Meanwhile, we will stay in touch via email and phone as appropriate throughout our relationship to
inform you of our work and Washington happenings on a routine basis. Our Federal Legislative Agenda,
which we will create for the County, will help serve as a barometer of our effort during the year as well as
give us clear guidance on those issues which we engage in on behalf of the County.
We anticipate performing all of the work outlined in this proposal for the County. While this relationship
with Monroe County will be a partnership, you can expect us to carry the heavy load. We will need your
participation in routing information we provide, sending us information we need and or request, helping
to keep us aware of local conversations occurring, ensuring that letters we draft are signed and sent,
making staff and elected officials available for conversations, gaining feedback from staff and elected
officials on policies or laws, advocating with us in Washington once or twice per year (depending on the
issues and the timeliness of the need), and otherwise engaging actively with us in a participatory manner.
However, we still anticipate developing materials, providing all necessary background information, and
otherwise carrying out the advocacy program for the County.
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Communication Methods
Effective communication is critical to successful advocacy. The VSA — Monroe County team will work
diligently to keep the County informed and updated regarding Federal legislation, initiatives, funding
opportunities, and news through a variety of different sources. Team leader Greg Burns will always be
available to Monroe County. We ensure that the Vice Presidents in charge of a client relationship possess
the skills and experience to match the needs of the client, actively supported by others within the firm.
This approach will give Monroe County a complete understanding of the work we do on your behalf. It is
also important to note, however, that the resources of all 70 VSA principals and legislative staff may be
drawn upon at any time. VSA truly fosters a collaborative atmosphere, and several VSA principals have
backgrounds that give the County a broad base of experience from which to draw.
Based on our experience, we anticipate we will spend a significant percentage of time communicating
with the County in order to provide updates and respond to questions, while communicating the County's
agenda to key Federal officials. VSA will organize scheduled calls with the County in order to ensure
that we have a coordinated and active Federal strategy. We also will produce comprehensive status
reports and summaries of our work on a regular basis.
While many communities have similar needs and objectives, our specific approach and methodology
varies by client. VSA prides itself on being able to adapt to the different methods and structure each
client finds most effective. Whatever methods you choose, all the content and information we create will
be for Monroe County and will not be generic. It is our job to know what interests you and to ensure you
have that information, not pass along irrelevant information.
Relationships with Congress and Federal Agencies
Monroe County must meet with the right members of Congress and it must deliver the right message.
The proposed VSA — Monroe County team has excellent working relationships with the County's
Congressional delegation, as well as the entire Florida delegation. Furthermore, given our large firm, we
have members of our team who have worked for both the House and Senate Appropriations Chairmen,
Congressional leadership, and other critical members of Congress. Other members of our team have
worked in important Federal agencies, such as the Department of Transportation and the Corps of
Engineers, to name a few. These relationships will be key to the County as we advocate on your behalf
and help you develop, maintain, and enhance your own relationships.
A member of the VSA team will accompany the County during all meetings with Congress, staff, and
agency officials to provide background information and assist as needed. We will work with County staff
in advance to ensure that those attending the meeting are knowledgeable on the topics being discussed
and equipped with documents to supplement the conversation. We understand that financial limitations
restrict County staff members and elected officials from traveling to Washington as often as may be
desired. In recognition of that, we will work to make sure that all trips are structured to most effectively
take advantage of your time here.
For the same reason, we will continue to engage in regular meetings with Congressional leadership, staff,
and agency officials on behalf of the County in your absence. VSA will stay in continuous contact with
these officials by phone and email. VSA will advance already existing political relationships and
establish new ones. We will assist in correspondence between your Congressional delegation, agency
officials, and other relevant members of Congress to ensure your viewpoint and suggestions are heard
regarding legislation that affects the interests of the County. VSA will focus its collective efforts
intensely on the Congressional and agency leaders that will best enable us to accomplish your goals.
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Enhancement of the County's Financial Position
VSA will help Monroe County navigate the policy, budgetary, and legislative processes to select
appropriate grant programs and improve the County's chances to secure grant funding. VSA will provide
due diligence, including discussing funding requirements and qualifying the opportunity with the issuing
agency. VSA is also prepared to provide appropriate counsel and to engage in Congressional outreach,
such as working with Congressional offices to submit letters of support for the County's grant
applications. Some of VSA's funding successes have been outlined in other sections within this proposal.
Along with our ability to navigate Washington effectively and achieve success on behalf of our clients,
VSA has the insights and experience in the agencies to help Monroe County produce competitive and
compelling grant applications in almost every subject area. VSA's continual contact and close working
relationships with Federal agencies allow us to glean intelligence in advance of public announcements.
VSA works closely with our client's grants management staff to provide early warning of impending
grant competitions where clients have natural advantages or can satisfy particular needs. We also can
explore and navigate the political calculations that sometimes underlie "objective" grant competitions.
VSA then provides an experienced, outside critique and close reading of grant applications to make them
as successful as possible.
Specifically, we jointly develop an overarching Grant Strategy that outlines an annual plan for achieving
grant success, including the following:
1) Monroe County: Organize an internal Grants Team
a. Recommend to include some form of "leadership" to provide direction
2) VSA and Monroe County : Review prior grants made available by the Federal and state
governments (from list VSA provides)
3) VSA and Monroe County: Prepare an annual funding strategy, outlining all those grants that will
be sought in the coming year, with timelines to help prepare the Grants Team
4) VSA and Monroe County: Develop briefing materials /narratives for top projects /programs; VSA
helps edit and refine
5) Monroe County: Build any necessary state and local relationships to support efforts
6) VSA: Help Monroe County build relationships with Federal agency leaders and program
managers to discuss grants that will be targeted, before grant opportunities officially open
7) VSA and Monroe County: Brief Congressional delegation on grant strategy goals and objectives
and build support for approach, including planned letters and phone calls
8) Monroe County and VSA: Finalize, edit, and submit grants as appropriate throughout
Example of Legislation
With the end of earmarks, yet the need to still authorize Corps of Engineers projects, we have worked on
behalf of Lee County, FL to authorize the C -43 Caloosahatchee River West Basin Storage Reservoir, a
nearly $500 million reservoir to help address impacts from water releases from Lake Okeechobee during
periods of high and low water.
We developed the following legislative language to authorize the C -43 Reservoir, while also making the
authorization general enough that it would apply to all projects with completed "Chiefs Reports." In
doing so, we avoid the earmark moratorium, while still authorizing the County's critical project. A
version of this language appears in S. 601, the Senate - passed Water Resources Development Act of 2013.
- The WRDA bill has an excellent chance of becoming law this year.
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To authorize civil works projects, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senute and House of Representatives of the United States of.4merica in
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
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SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN CIVIL WORKS PROJECTS.
I'he Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, is authorized to implement
projects for water resources development and conservation and other purposes substantially in
accordance with the plans, and subject to the conditions, recommended by the Chief of Engineers
in a final report before the date of enactment of this Act, which the Secretary of the Army has
transmitted to Congress that includes- -
( I ) a description of the project that concludes that the project is technically sound,
environmentally acceptable, and economically justified; and
(2) notification that the Office of Management and Budget has concluded that the
recommendations in the report are consistent with the policy and programs of the
President.
We also developed the following report language for the C -43 Reservoir project, which follows:
SUGGESTED REPORT LANGUAGE
FOR THE C -43 BASIN STORAGE RESERVOIR
PHASE 1 PROJECT
Subsection [INSERT SUBSECTION] authorizes the Secretary of the Army to construct the C -43 Basin
Storage Reservoir -Phase I at an estimated cost of $445,000,000, with a Federal cost of $222,500,000 and
a non - Federal cost of $222,500,000.
The Committee understands that construction of the C -43 Basin Storage Reservoir is expected to provide
environmental restoration benefits to the Caloosahatchee Estuary by capturing and storing stormwater
runoff from the C -43 Basin and regulatory releases from Lake Okeechobee, thereby reducing excessive
freshwater flows to the estuary during wet periods and providing essential environmental base flows
during dry periods.
The Committee also recognizes that the Secretary of the Army is conducting a feasibility study, the
Southwest Florida Feasibility Study, to identify problems and opportunities for additional environmental
restoration in Southwest Florida, including the C -43 Basin. The Secretary has initiated a separate Phase 2
project implementation report to evaluate, address, and, as needed, design a recommended federal project
to address the needs for water quality improvement features in the C -43 Basin which would further
benefit environmental protection and restoration of the Caloosahatchee Estuary. The Committee
encourages the Secretary to expedite completion of the feasibility report and the Phase 2 study so each
can be completed by December 31, 2014.
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Example of Written Documentation for Congress or a Federal Agency
Following is written and oral testimony that VSA prepared for El Paso County Judge, Veronica Escobar,
to present before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Borderland and Maritime Security
related to border security and public safety.
The Honorable Veronica Escobar
El Paso County Judge
El Paso, Texas
Testimony before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Borderland and
Maritime Security
S Good morning, my name is Veronica Escobar and I am the county judge in El Paso, Texas. I thank you
for the opportunity to be here with you today to discuss "Measuring Outcomes to Understand the State of
Border Security."
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As one of your colleagues (and my Congressman from Texas's 16` Congressional District) has said many
times, El Paso, a border community, is among the safest in the nation. In fact, for the last three years in a
row, we have been ranked the safest city of our size, and we have consistently ranked among the top three
safest cities for over a decade. And this achievement, just like the safety enjoyed by many other
communities along the U.S. — Mexico border, predated the walls, drones and quadrupling of Border Patrol
personnel. So I appreciate that I can share with you a local perspective about security on the Border.
We're dealing with this question of how to measure security because border security was mandated to be
achieved before immigration reform would be enacted. We were told by our policy- makers that our
pursuit would be "enforcement first," but it quickly became "enforcement only," to the detriment of any
thoughtful policy considerations or reform.
Those of us who have been engaged in this issue have long said that immigration reform should come
first — that approaching enforcement first (or only) is somewhat of a backward way to deal with the flow
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In 2007 when the federal government erected the wall that scars my community, I took a tour of it with
Border Patrol Agents, who told me that 85% of apprehensions at the border were of non - criminal
offenders. That meant only 15% or fewer of the apprehensions made were for "criminal aliens." It's
important to note that the definition of "criminal aliens," is very broad and includes people who do not
necessarily represent a security threat to the United States. The more important fact is that 85% (and even
some of thel5 %) of undocumented crossers are risking jail time and even their lives to be in this country
to find work, perhaps establish a safer and better life, or reunite with their families. In 2008, CBP Border
Patrol Chief David Aguilar wrote that "90 percent of the illegal aliens we arrest are drawn to this country
for socio- economic reasons.' 13
But our nation has spent enormous resources trying to "secure" our borders from these migrants. Had we
dealt with those crossers at the policy level — creating, for example, legal guest worker programs for
migrant farmworkers or more humane family reunification programs (especially relevant for border
communities like mine), then fewer resources would have been needed for security, which cost taxpayers
$18 billion in fiscal year 2012 alone. In El Paso, for example, if it were easier for Mexicans to go back
3 Aguilar, David V. Frontline U.S. Customs and Border Protection Magazine. "Protecting the Southern Border,"
Spring 2008, p. 10.
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and forth, fewer would try to live here permanently —with stricter controls, crossers have an incentive to
try to live here rather than risk re- crossing the border.
With this in mind, how do we as a nation put together metrics that will define success and security? And
how do we apply that to a border where the geography, environments and populations are so different?
While our southern border cities have commonalities among them, clearly we are not all alike. El Paso is
an urban community, a vibrant county of over 800,000 people with five international ports of entry in our
sector that move people and goods back and forth. We are across from the massive, sprawling metropolis
Of Ciudad Juarez. Obviously, we are unlike rural border towns that are situated across from rural
Mexican communities. But, we all share a common theme that the vast majority of the people coming
across our border want to be a part of us, not harm us.
Before evaluating metrics for success, how do we even define "security"? That is a definition that
depends on whom you ask. Some think that security means not allowing a single human being to enter
our country without pennission – an impossible standard. Absolute security can never be achieved. And
even if it could, absolute security is incompatible with a free society. Security may mean something
different to local law enforcement, if you're in the intelligence community, or if you are part of a
neighborhood watch program. In my opinion, security means protecting the vital interests of the United
States, and that means safety. History has shown us that the Southern Border does not present a security
threat.
If what this country is trying to achieve is having more control over who comes back and forth across our
borders and knowing who those people are and what they're bringing in, i will repeat that we've
approached the situation in a completely backward way.
It's riot too late to revisit that approach even though the question before everyone now is how to measure
border security. The key is to reform immigration first and then deal with those who are truly a threat to
U.S. national security. We need to stop using precious resources on those whose purpose in coming to
the United States presents no threat and who can be dealt with through policy changes.
Furthermore, if we are to look at what security is, we should also identify what we know it should not be:
it should not be long idling wait times at our ports of entry; and, it should not be unnecessary, expensive,
ugly fencing that can be easily defeated with tunnels and ladders.
"Chose border wait times are expected to worsen if we do nothing. i recently toured some of the
maquiladoras in Ciudad Juarez, which produce the cell phones we use as well as a number of different
products that this nation's economy and people depend on. Each maquiladora I visited is expanding and
their exports are growing. That means more commerce moving across El Paso's ports (last year it was
worth $80 billion). These job- and economy - growing companies all shared a common concern and
complaint: long border wait times.
Since we're talking about metrics today, one of the metrics El Paso and other communities have asked
about for years now has been staffing statistics at each of our ports. It's very difficult to fully understand
how to address the lack of personnel at the ports when the statistics about the specific number of CBP
personnel at each port isn't available to local leaders or even the members of congress who represent us in
D.C. I understand the need to secure certain data from the human -and drug - smuggling organizations that
CBP and iCE contend with on a daily basis. However, keeping these statistics secret from policy makers
such as members of Congress is excessive and couter- productive.
This secrecy will be problematic if and when communities like El Paso are allowed to begin reimbursable
fee public- private partnerships as those described in S 178 and its companion bill in the house, HR 1108,
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the Cross- Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2013. The Chairman of this Committee is even a co- sponsor
of this legislation. But, if a local partner is encouraged to supplement personnel at our ports, but we
aren't allowed to know what current staffing levels are, how will we know what the supplement should
be? These are the types of metrics we should be focused on.
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I define security by our ability to protect our vital interests: our people, our economy and our
infrastructure among them. Security, for example, should be measured by how quickly we can move
people safely across our ports. Is international trade that boosts our economy, a vital interest of the
United States and, therefore an important measure of our security? You bet it is. In another vein, security
also should be measured by the transparency that helps us address shortages in personnel and
inadequacies in technology and infrastructure. And finally, it should be measured by those of us who live
in the communities that bear the brunt of the measures enacted by Congress and should include close
collaboration with local leaders and law enforcement.
I submit to you that once we deal with immigration reform — first, finally and thoughtfully — a more
meaningful and less complex debate over security can easily be resolved.
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Van Scoyoc currently represents more than 250 clients, including roughly 50 government entity clients.
We have provided you with contact information for many of them elsewhere in the proposal. Following
are several more references, including one from the Florida Association of Counties, whom while not a
client, is an excellent reference for Mr. Burns and our team's work.
St. Lucie County, FL
Glenn Henderson, Administration — Business & Strategic Initiatives
(772) 462 -1473
henderso "c stlucieco.or�
• "I want to again thank you for coordinating the meeting [with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
and Congressman Patrick Murphy]. It is incredible to see the vast degree of progress that was
made. The cooperation from the Army Corps is great to see and to be able to move things along
in an expedited fashion is unprecedented. We really appreciate your efforts." — Faye Outlaw,
MPA, County Administrator, St. Lucie County, FL
• "There were some very difficult questions asked in those meetings [when I was in Washington].
What I was thoroughly impressed with is the fact that Greg [Burns] did not shy away from it;
Greg got into it. Ile fought for those dollars right there, in his office. That is what I am talking
about as far as confidence. To have seen that, we had someone up there who was fighting for us.
That's what I know we have with Greg because I've seen it firsthand." — former Commissioner
Chris Craft, St. Lucie County, FI,
Charlotte County, FL
Jason Stoltzfus, Administration Program Liaison
(941) 743 — 1582
Jason. Stoltzfus
• "Once again, I think this [comment letter] looks great. Our previous lobbyist would send us
drafts like this and I would spend a couple hours correcting/enhancing it, so I am very
appreciative." — Jason Stoltzfus, Program Liaison, Administration, Charlotte County, FL
• "...And hats off to our lobbyist. I think having Greg Burns from Van Scoyoc on the pulse of
what was going on [with the National Flood Insurance Program], I think it really paid off. — Chris
Constance, Commissioner, Charlotte County, FL
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Del Norte County, CA
Jay Sarina, County Administrative Officer
(707) 464 -7214
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• "Greg Burns... was very much involved in early coordination with the County and showed a
commitment to advocating for Board of Supervisors prioritized issues. Early success included an
appropriation of funding for dredging the Federal Channel at the Harbor, and intense advocacy
for the Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes funding legislation." — Jay Sarina,
County Administrative Officer, Del Norte County, Calif.
• "Without having [Greg Burns] there, more than likely, the Harbor isn't dredged, the Airport
[expansion project] isn't moving forward. I think this has been one of the best returns on
investment the County has made, by contracting with you as a lobbyist." — Supervisor Mike
Sullivan, Del Norte County, Calif.
• A can't stress enough just how vital it is to have... Greg working for us back there. It's the
behind the scenes work that Greg does that allows us to be successful." — Supervisor David
Finigan, Del Norte County, Calif.
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City of Clearwater, FL
Rosemarie Call, City Clerk
(727) 562 -4092
Rosemarie.Cal l(a learwater.com
• "Saying they wanted the strongest team they could get lobbying for Clearwater in Washington,
City Council members decided to ditch the lobbying firm the city has used since 1998 and voted
to hire a more expensive firm [Van Scoyoc Associates]." — from a Jan. 18, 2013 Tampa Bay
Times article written by Diane Steinle
Florida Association of Counties
Deena Reppen, Legislative Director
(850) 559 -4141
dreppen(a fl- counties.
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Rate
Van Scoyoc Associates structures its relationships with our clients in a way that ensures complete and
open communication. We charge a flat fee for services on a monthly retainer basis. We do not charge by
the hour, so that communications are open and not hindered, and our client knows exactly what our
services are going to cost.
For Monroe County, VSA proposes full and complete Federal governmental affairs and lobbying services
for a monthly retainer of $8,000, inclusive of all expenses. All legislative advocacy services /activities
outlined in the proposal are included in the monthly retainer.
Payments are due monthly and generally in advance. Sums owed by the County to VSA shall accrue
interest at a rate of 1.5 percent per month if unpaid after ninety (90) days. The County will understand
that these payments shall not be made with Federally appropriated funds. Monroe County will
understand that VSA may be required to register for work performed on behalf of the County under the
terns of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, as amended (2 USC § 1601 et seq.) and any subsequent
laws or regulations.
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TAB F: Required Form
RESPONSE FORM
RESPOND TO: MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
c/o Lisa Tennyson, Director of Legislative Affairs
GATO BUILDING, ROOM 2 -213
1100 SIMONTON STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
1 acknowledge receipt of Addenda No.(s) #1 (4/8/2014)
1 have included:
o The Submission Response Form x
o Lobbying and Conflict of Interest Clause x
o Non - Collusion Affidavit x
o Drug Free Workplace Form x
o Respondent's Insurance and Indemnification Statement x
o Insurance Agent's Statement x
In addition, I have included a current copy of the following professional and occupational
licenses:
(Check mark items above, as a reminder that they are included.)
Mailing Address: Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc. Telephone: (202) 638 -1950
101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 600 West Fax: (202) 638 -7714
WashinatorL_DC 20001
Signed:
H. Stewart Van Scoy
(Name)
President
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LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
SWORN STATEMENT UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 010-1990
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
ETHICS CLAUSE
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warrants that he/it has not employed, retained or otherwise had act on his/its behalf any former
County officer or employee in violation of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010 -1990 or any County officer or
employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 010 -1990. For breach or violation of this provision
the County may, in its discretion, terminate this Agreement without liability and may also, in its discretion,
deduct from the Agreement or purchase price, or otherwise recover, the full amount of any fee,
commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to the former County officer or employee ".
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(Signature)
Date: April 15, 2014
STATE -OF: ) -p Ccjla rn6a—
COUNTY OF:
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on C 1 ( 1 � ' o; /`�
(date) by f . St Wa r4 V on 5 e o4 uL (name of affiant). He/She is personally
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The undersigned vendor in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies that:
Van Scoyoc Associates Inc.
(Name of Business)
1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and
specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.
2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's policy of
maintaining a drug -free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee
assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations.
3. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are
under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).
4. In the statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of
working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide
by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guilty
or nolo contendere to, any violation of Chapter 893 (Florida Statutes) or of any controlled
substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no
later than five (5) days after such conviction.
5. Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community, or any employee who is
so convicted.
6. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through
implementation of this section.
As the person authorized to sign the statement, I certify that this firm complies fully with the
above requirements.
Respondent's Signature
April 15, 2014
Date
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NON - COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
1 H. Stewart Van Scoyoc of the city of Great Falls, VA
according to law on my oath, and under penalty of perjury, depose and say that:
1. i am President
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of the firm of Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc.
the bidder making the Proposal for the project described in the Request for
Qualifications for
Legislative and Lobbying Services for Monroe County's Federal Legislative Program
and that 1 executed the said proposal with full authority to do so:
2. the prices in this bid have been arrived at independently without collusion,
consultation, communication or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition,
as to any matter relating to such prices with any other bidder or with any competitor,
3. unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this bid have
not been knowingly disclosed by the bidder and will not knowingly be disclosed by
the bidder prior to bid opening, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or to any
competitor, and
4. no attempt has been made or will be made b the bidder to induce any other person,
partnership or corporation to submit, or not to submit, a bid for the purpose of
restricting competition:
5. the statements contained in this affidavit are true and correct, and made with full
knowledge that Monroe County relies upon the truth of the statements contained in
this affidavi di is for said project.
April 15, 2014
(Signature of Respondent) (Date)
STATE-AID- DIS)VIOL d-P dlurnEy0�-
COUNTY OF:
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, . S,4 Van Se
who, after first being sworn by me, (name of individual signing) affixed h signature in the
space provided above on this /�- day of AVrt I 201L.
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RESPONDENT'S INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION STATEMENT
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insurance Requirement
Worker's Compensation
Employer's Liability
General Liability
Vehicle Liability
Professional Liability
Required Limits
Statutory Limits
$100,000/$5000,000 /$1,000,000
$300,000 per Person, $500,000 per
Occurrence, $200,000 Property Damage
or
$500,000 Combined Single Limit
$200,000 per Person, $300,000 Per
occurrence, $200,000 Property Damage
or $300,000 Combined Single Limit
$500,000 per occurrence
$1,000,000 aggregate
IDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS FOR CONSULTANTS AND
SUBCONSULTANTS
The CONSULTANT covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY /Monroe
County and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, its officers and employees from
liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including but not limited to, reasonable attomeys' fees,
to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongful conduct of the
CONSULTANT, subcontractor(s) and other persons employed or utilized by the
CONSULTANT in the performance of the contract
In the event that the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or
suspended as a result of the CONSULTANTS failure to purchase or maintain the required
insurance, the CONSULTANT shall indemnify the County from any and all increased
expenses resulting from such delay. Should any claims be asserted against the COUNTY by
virtue of any deficiency or ambiguity in the plans and specifications provided by the
CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT agrees and warrants that CONSULTANT shall hold the
County harmless and shall indemnify it from all tosses occurring thereby and shall further
defend any claim or action on the County's behalf.
The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the CONSULTANT is consideration for
the indemnification provided for above.
The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance
requirements contained elsewhere within this agreement.
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This indemnification shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Agreement
RESPONDENTS STATEMENT
I understand the insurance that will be mandatory if awarded the contract and will comply in
full with all the requirements.
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INSURANCE AQENT3 STATEMENT
I have reviewed the above requirements with the bidder named below. The following
deductibles apply to the corresponding policy.
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CERTIFIED RESOLUTION
I, Janet H. Buckley, Secretary of Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc. a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the District of Columbia (the "Company "), do hereby certify that the following
is true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Company duly held and convened on July 1, 2002, at which meeting a duly constituted quorum of the
Board of Directors was present and acting throughout, and that such resolution has not been modified,
rescinded or revoked, and is at present in full force and effect:
RESOLVED: That H. Stewart Van Scoyoc, President of Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc. is
empowered and authorized to execute and deliver contracts on behalf of the Company.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has affixed her signature and the corporate seal of
the Company this 15th day of April, 2014.
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IELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
tEPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
MPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(les) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to
he terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the
:ertificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
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INSURER A : Travelers Ins Co 25615
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101 Constitution Ave NW # 600 INSURERC:
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'HIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
NDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
:ERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
:XCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
MONROEC
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
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)retractors) and under auto liability per CAT420 07/10 -Auto Coverage Plus
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MONROEC
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
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COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY
BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED
(CONTRACTORS)
This endorsement modifies Insurance provided under the following:
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
1. WHO IS AN INSURED — (Section 11) is amended
to include any person or organization that you
agree in a "written contract requiring insurance"
to include as an additional insured on this Cover-
age Part, but
a) Only with respect to liability for "bodily Injury",
"property damage" or "personal injury"; and
b) If, and only to the extent that, the injury or
damage is caused by acts or omissions of
you or your subcontractor in the performance
of "your work" to which the "written contract
requiring Insurance" apples. The person or
organization does not qualify as an additional
Insured with respect to the independent acts
or omissions of such person or organization.
2. The insurance provided to the additional Insured
by this endorsement is limited as follows:
a) In the event that the Limits of Insurance of
this Coverage Part shown in the Declarations
exceed the limits of liability required by the
"written contract requiring insurance ", the in-
surance provided to the additional insured
shall be limited to the limits of liability re-
quired by that "written contract requiring in-
surance". This endorsement shall not in-
crease the limits of insurance described in
Section iII — Llmits Of Insurance.
b) The Insurance provided to the additional in-
sured does not apply to "bodily injury", "prop-
erty damage" or "personal injury" arising out
of the rendering of, or failure to render, any
professional architectural, engineering or sur-
veying services, including:
1. The preparing, approving, or failing to
prepare or approve, maps, shop draw-
ings, opinions, reports, surveys, field or-
ders or change orders, or the preparing,
approving, or failing to prepare or ap-
prove, drawings and specifications; and
It. Supervisory, inspection, architectural or
engineering activities.
c) The insurance provided to the additional in-
sured does not apply to "bodily injury" or
"property damage" caused by "your work"
and included in the "products - oompleted op-
erations hazard" unless the "written contract
requiring insurance" specifically requires you
to provide such coverage for that additional
Insured, and then the Insurance provided to
the additional insured applies only to such
"bodily injury" or "property damage" that oc-
curs before the end of the period of time for
which the "written contract requiring insur-
ance" requires you to provide such coverage
or the end of the policy period, whichever is
earlier.
3. The insurance provided to the additional insured
by this endorsement is excess over any valid and
collectible "other Insurance ", whether primary,
excess, contingent or on any other basis, that is
available to the additional insured for a loss we
cover under this endorsement. However, if the
"written contract requiring insurance" specifically
requires that this insurance apply on a primary
basis or a primary and non - contributory basis,
this Insurance Is primary to "other insurance"
available to the additional insured which covers
that person or organization as a named insured
for such loss, and we will not share with that
"other insurance But the insurance provided to
the additional Insured by this endorsement still is
excess over any valid and collectible "other in-
surance", whether primary, excess, contingent or
on any other basis, that is available to the addi-
tional Insured when that person or organization is
an additional insured under such "other insur-
ance".
4. As a condition of coverage provided to the
additional insured by this endorsement:
a) The additional insured must give us written
notice as soon as practicable of an "occur-
rence" or an offense which may result In a
claim. To the extent possible, such notice
should Include:
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COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
I. How, when and where the "occurrence"
or offense took place;
Ii. The names and addresses of any injured
persons and witnesses; and
iii. The nature and location of any Injury or
damage arising out of the "occurrence" or
offense.
b) If a claim is made or "suit" is brought against
the additional insured, the additional Insured
must:
1. Immediately record the specifics of the
claim or "suit" and the date received; and
II. Notify us as soon as practicable.
The additional insured must see to it that we
receive written notice of the claim or "suit" as
soon as practicable.
c) The additional insured must immediately
send us copies of all legal papers received in
connection with the claim or "suit ", cooperate
with us In the investigation or settlement of
the claim or defense against the "suit", and
otherwise comply with all policy conditions.
d) The additional insured must tender the de-
fense and indemnity of any claim or "suit" to
any provider of "other Insurance" which would
cover the additional insured for a loss we
cover under this endorsement. However, this
condition does not affect whether the insur-
ance provided to the additional insured by
this endorsement is primary to "other insur-
ance" available to the additional insured
which covers that person or organization as a
named insured as described In paragraph 3.
above.
S. The following definition Is added to SECTION V.
— DEFINITIONS:
"Written contract requiring insurance" means
that part of any written contract or agreement
under which you are required to include a
person or organization as an additional in-
sured on this Coverage Part, provided that
the "bodily injury" and "property damage" oc-
curs and the "personal injury" is caused by an
offense committed:
a. After the signing and execution of the
contract or agreement by you;
b. While that part of the contract or
agreement Is in effect; and
c. Before the end of the policy period.
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THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
AUTO COVERAGE PLUS ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:
BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM
With respect to coverage provided by this endorsement, the provisions of the Coverage Form apply unless modi-
fled by the endorsement.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COVERAGE — This endorsement broadens coverage. However, coverage for any
injury, damage or medical expenses described in any of the provisions of this endorsement may be excluded or
limited by another endorsement to the Coverage Part, and these coverage broadening provisions do not apply to
the extent that coverage is excluded or limited by such an endorsement. The following listing is a general cover-
age description only. Limitations and exclusions may apply to these coverages. Read all the provisions of this en-
dorsement and the rest of your policy carefully to determine rights, duties, and what is and is not covered.
A. BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED H. AUDIO, VISUAL AND DATA ELECTRONIC
B. EMPLOYEE HIRED AUTO EQUIPMENT — INCREASED LIMIT
C. EMPLOYEES AS INSURED
D. SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS — INCREASED
LIMITS
E. TRAILERS — INCREASED LOAD CAPACITY
F. HIRED AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE
G. PHYSICAL DAMAGE — TRANSPORTATION
EXPENSES — INCREASED LIMIT
A. BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED
The following is added to Paragraph A.1., Who Is
An Insured, of SECTION 11 — LIABILITY COV-
ERAGE:
Any person or organization who is required under
a written contract or agreement between you and
that person or organization, that is signed and
executed by you before the "bodily injury" or
"property damage" occurs and that is in effect
during the policy period, to be named as an addi-
tional insured is an "insured" for Liability Cover-
age, but only for damages to which this insurance
applies and only to the extent that person or or-
ganization qualifies as an "Insured" under the
Who Is An Insured provision contained in Section
II.
B. EMPLOYEE HIRED AUTO
1. The following is added to Paragraph A.1.,
Who Is An Insured, of SECTION 11 — LI-
ABILITY COVERAGE:
I. WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE — GLASS
J. PERSONAL EFFECTS
K. AIRBAGS
L. AUTO LOAN LEASE GAP
M. BLANKET WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
performing duties related to the conduct of
your business.
2. The following replaces Paragraph b. in B.S.,
Other Insurance, of SECTION IV — BUSI-
NESS AUTO CONDITIONS:
b. For Hired Auto Physical Damage Cover-
age, the following are deemed to be cov-
ered "autos" you own:
(1) Any covered "auto" you lease, hire,
rent or borrow; and
(2) Any covered "auto" hired or rented by
your "employee" under a contract in
that individual "employee's" name,
with your permission, while perform-
ing duties related to the conduct of
your business.
However, any "auto" that is leased, hired,
rented or borrowed with a driver is not a
covered "auto'.
C. EMPLOYEES AS INSURED
An "employee" of yours is an "insured" while The following is added to Paragraph A.1., Who Is
operating a covered "auto' hired or rented An Insured, of SECTION II — LIABILITY COV-
under a contract or agreement in that "em-
ployee's" name, with your permission, while ERAGE:
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