TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2010
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Richard Lanyon, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Kevin Fitzpatrick for Professional Services as Legislative Liaison for the year 2011 State of Illinois Legislative Activities, in an amount not to exceed $106,200.00, including expenses, Account 101-15000-601170, Requisition 1315643
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Mr. Fitzpatrick for providing professional services as Legislative Liaison in connection with the year 2011 legislative activities, and that Mr. Fitzpatrick be paid $8,850.00 per month for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 2011 and expiring December 31, 2011, for a total fee of $106,200.00, including expenses.
For many years, Mr. Kevin Fitzpatrick’s legislative coordination and assistance has been highly beneficial to the District. Mr. Fitzpatrick has years of experience as a lobbyist in our State Capital and comprehensive understanding and knowledge about District operations, goals and finances. It is in the District’s best interests to retain Mr. Fitzpatrick to serve as the District’s Legislative Liaison for the year 2011. The services to be provided are professional in nature, and pursuant to Section 11.4 of the District’s Purchasing Act.
Funds are being requested in 2011, in Account 101-15000-601170, and are contingent on the Board of Commissioner’s approval of the District’s budget for that year.
Requested, Eileen McElligott, Administrative Services Manager, EMc:BKS:SL:TN
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for December 2, 2010