HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 09 11 Informational 201 - Update from Sunrise Consulting GroupINFORMATIONAL AGENDA ITEM 201
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA | SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
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Update from Sunrise Consulting Group
SUMMARY
On May 22nd 2023 The City Commission unanimously voted to hire Sunrise Consulting
Group as the City's lobbyist. Andrew Kalel of Sunrise Consulting Group has provided a
brief written update on his efforts on behalf of the City to date.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff is requesting the City Commission and Mayor review the attached update from
the Sunrise Consulting Group.
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Update Sunrise Consulting Group and Winter Springs
Since the start of our relationship SCG has assisted the City in its interactions with state
government. We’ve engaged with members of the Winter Springs delegation to discuss our
representation of the City and the City’s needs during the 2024 legislative session and beyond,
and communicated insights from those interactions back to the City to develop a legislative
strategy and achievable funding requests. SCG has also monitored the current political climate
for issues that may impact the City.
We have engaged with City elected officials and staff – virtually and in person – both
individually and at City commission meetings.
SCG has assisted City elected officials in reviewing legislation passed during the 2023 session
and providing clarification on policy issues.
SCG has also reviewed grant opportunities for the City and provided feedback as to the
feasibility and achievability of the opportunities. SCG has set up meetings with program
administrators from the Land and Recreation Grant program, the resiliency Florida grant
program and other regulatory meetings within state agencies. This has allowed the City to
propose and receive feedback on its potential grant applications.
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