Item 5B. Legislative Consultant Services

Superintendent's Recommendation:

NO ACTION REQUIRED; THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.

Background:

Since 2014, the Park District has entered into biannual agreements with the firm of Larkin Hoffman Public Affairs (formerly Larkin Hoffman Daley & Lindgren Ltd.) to represent the Park District's interests at the capitol.

The current agreement with Larkin Hoffman Public Affairs is set to expire on December 31, 2026. With the legislative session starting soon after the first of the year, the Superintendent will discuss options moving forward.

Relationship to the System Plan:

The Request for Action supports the following goal(s) of the System Plan:

Goal 2: Parks Matter

Goal 3: Lead by Example