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74 <br /> of and funding for,any proposed transportation corridors,including the development of the <br /> possible transit center or alternative multi-modal transportation projects. <br /> • Economic Development: EZ,CDBG,EDA and any/all federal economic development <br /> programs/initiatives of the federal government could be discussed and would be potential <br /> elements of the program. Our objective would be to identify opportunities and develop <br /> strategies as necessary to advance the City's interests. <br /> • Direct Initiative: The City clearly wants greater support of its effort to advance St. <br /> Anthony's federal relations objectives ---this would be a core element of any strategy. <br /> • Monitor/Analysis: Ongoing monitoring and analysis of all federal legislative and <br /> regulatory activities as they impact City priorities and objectives. <br /> • Reporting. We would provide regular electronic and written communication regarding <br /> our actives to all appropriate City personnel and as directed. <br /> OUR APPROACH TO LOBBYING <br /> We will build a precise,cost-effective,City-directed program that accomplishes your goals. <br /> 'This program includes at least four basic components:. <br /> Thorough.Analysis: <br /> The LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN Federal Relations team,working directly with City <br /> staff, will carefully and completely analyze each critical issue area identified by the Mayor <br /> and his representatives -- transportation policy/funding issues, economic development <br /> programs, environmental mandates, and others -- as instructed by you -- focusing on <br /> strategy, likely action timetables, real and potential problems as well as advantages of <br /> various options, key players and other pertinent background. <br /> Action Plan: <br /> Using that analysis, we will work with staff to prepare an effective, goal-specific; St. <br /> Anthony directed government relation's strategy. <br /> Primary Source Information: <br /> There is no shortage of ordinary"information"on the issues that matter to our nation's cities- <br /> -- from the media, on the street, off the rumor mill. But your information must be totally <br /> accurate, absolutely timely and significant. Using LOCERIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN's <br /> extensive network of contacts, we go beyond conventional sources to get the critical <br /> information you need,when you need it,directly from decision makers. Then we make sure <br /> 3 <br />