Summary
Departments are requesting approval to hire a consulting firm to help secure federal grants and Congressional earmarks, with costs split across multiple city departments.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $24,000 agreement funded equally across six city departments ($4,000 each).
The city as a whole through potential federal funding and grant acquisition.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Committee Meeting — September 14, 2026
BHP Director Matt Kusznir requested authorization for a $24,000 quarterly contract extension and a $96,000 annual budget for 2027 with federal lobbying firm Merchant McIntyre. Consultants reported securing over $3.6 million in congressional earmarks and submitting $7 million in active grant applications.
Board of Control — July 22, 2026
Departments are requesting approval to hire a consulting firm to help secure federal grants and Congressional earmarks, with costs split across multiple city departments.
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