Issue Sheet AGR2026-024
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City of Smyrna Issue Sheet File Number: AGR2026-024 A Max Bacon City Hall 2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 Agenda Date: 6/15/2026 In Control: City Council File Type: Agreement Agenda Section: Formal Business Department: Administration Agenda Title: Approval for the renewal of the Professional Services Agreement with City of Smyrna Government Affairs Consultant, Mr. Kash Trivedi in the amount of $72,000.00 beginning July 1, 2026 and continuing until June 30, 2027 and have the Mayor sign and execute all related documents. Citywide ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: Mr. Kash Trivedi is a previous Smyrna resident with a boutique firm focusing on government affairs efforts before the Georgia General Assembly and Executive Branch and has served as the City’s Government Affairs Consultant since 2020. Mr. Trivedi is a seasoned government affairs consultant with ideal relationships with the leadership in both the State House and Senate Chambers. Mayor & Council propose the continued professional engagement of a government affairs consultant to represent the City of Smyrna before the Georgia Legislature and the Executive Branch. As our city manages the city budget and projects over the next few years, the need for possible state funds and assistance is anticipated. The services of the government affairs consultant would begin July 1, 2026 and continue until June 30, 2027 as provided in the Professional Services Agreement. This agreement would be strictly before the Georgia General Assembly, Administration and State departments. There would be no federal government activity. RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Staff recommends the approval for the renewal of the Professional Services Agreement with City of Smyrna Government Affairs Consultant, Mr. Kash Trivedi in the amount of $72,000.00 beginning July 1, 2026 and continuing until June 30, 2027 and have the Mayor sign and execute all related documents.