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REV: 01-28-2022 MI <br />On request, review of exemption status of individual utility user. <br />UUT Legislative and Regulatory Review Services <br />Consultant will continue to monitor proposed state and federal legislation to identify issues <br />affecting the City’s UUT or utility franchise revenues, and, if justified, make <br />recommendations to the City and its lobbyists. Consultant will use its in-house counsel to <br />review matters requiring legislative and legal analysis. The Government Relations team <br />works in collaboration with in-house counsel and other stakeholders including <br />representatives from the League of California Cities, the California Society of Municipal <br />Finance Officers, the California Municipal Revenue Tax Association, Special Districts <br />Association, City advocates, utility providers, the Public Utilities Commission, CDTFA, <br />BOE, and others. <br />As in previous years, the team will continue to work with the City for the further protection <br />of revenues including advocacy efforts on Federal bills affecting taxation of broadband <br />telecommunication networks; taxation of wireless services; and taxation of on-line sales <br />and certain digital goods. Consultant is a Business Partner with the US Conference of <br />Mayors allowing further access to policy decision makers and stakeholders on revenue <br />issues, especially on Federal proposals. The Government Relations team manages its <br />communication with clients through a strong public relations program and provides crisis <br />assistance on policy matters. We also maintain a website and periodically post white <br />papers and comments on policy issues. <br />ATTY/AGR.2022.015/Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC (Page 15 of 15)