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Home My WebLink About176935 09/02/2009 CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA VENDOR: 00351028 Page 1 of 1 0 ONE CIVIC SQUARE SIMON AND COMPANY INC CARMEL., INDIANA 46032 1660 L STREET NW, SUITE 501 CHECK AMOUNT: $2;396.85 WASHINGTON DC 20036 CHECK NUMBER: 176935 CHECK DATE: 9/2/2009 DEPAR TMENT ACCOUNT PO N UMBER INVOICE NUM AMOUNT D 601 5023990 1,198.43 OTHER EXPENSES 651 5023990 1,198.42 OTHER EXPENSES r. ti X T SIMON AND COMPANY INCORPORATED Intergovernmental Relations and Federal Affairs 1660 L Street N.W. Suite 501 Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 659 -2229 •l=ax (202) 659 -5234 e -mail: len.simmn ipimoncompanv.corn June 29, 2009 Mayor James Brainard One Civic Center Square Carmel, Indiana 46032 Statement June 2009 Summary of Maor Activities Undertaken in the Last Month Carmel Utilities We prepared and forwarded the Recovery Act Implementation Update including Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds, Solar and Geothermal Energy, FEMA Fire Stations, Strengthening Communities Fund, Fish and Wildlife Restoration, High Speed Rail Guidance, Recovery Zone Bonds and OMB Implementation Guidance. We forwarded material from Congressional delegation regarding submission of High Priority projects to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the transportation reauthorization process, `Blueprint" Materials from House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on transportation reauthorization as well as Obama Administration statement on support for only an 18 month extension. We had a discussion with White House Recovery Office regarding implementation in Carmel. We attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting in Providence and worked on USCM priority issues on behalf of the city. A meeting was held with Barbara Boxer, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to discuss pending issues before the Committee including transportation reauthorization, climate change and water resources. We prepared and forwarded grant notice on Climate Showcase Communities Grant Program which will assist local governments in establishing and implementing climate change initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and funding notice for the Advancing Criminal Justice Policy, Practice and Technology. We prepared and forwarded the Washington Friday Report to the Mayor and staff including updates on Commerce, Justice Appropriations bill, transportation reauthorization including problems with funding for Highway Trust Fund and conflict between funding for highways and mass transit, report on hearing by Senate Banking Committee on New Starts program and roundtable meeting Vice President Biden and Secretary of Transportation LaHood with Governors on high speed rail initiative, additional federal funding for General Motors, plans for overhaul of health care system put forth by Senator Kennedy and Senator Baucus, FBI crime statistics showing decline in violent crime, Recovery Acts implementation Fire Station Construction Grants, Transit Security Grants, Port Security S Grants and initiatives by the Department of Health and Human Services on the Strengthening Communities Fund and the Head Start program; New Washington Friday Report, Ramping Up the Recovery Act, Congress Centric White House, What About Bill, Challenges Facing New Education Secretary, Recovery Act Implementation Updates, FTA Deputy Administrator, Go With PayGo, Boost for Muni Bonds, Chairman Dodd on Funding Key Programs and White House Boycotts USCM Annual Meeting; House versus White House, Senate Transportation Bill, Homeland Security Appropriations, Partnership for Sustainable Communities, Climate Change Report, Recovery Act Implementation, Comprehensive Plan for Regulatory Reform; markup of surface transportation legislation by House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, boost for climate change as House nears floor vote, discussion with Senator Boxer regarding transportation reauthorization, climate change and water resources. Wrap up of FY2010 appropriations including Senate Environment Committee reporting of Interior and Environment appropriations bill and Commerce, Justice, Science bill, House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee approval of the FY2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, Representative Frank hearing on Legislative Options for Preserving Federally and State assisted Affordable Housing and Preventing Displacement of Low Income, Elderly and Disabled Tenants Senate Surface Transportation Subcommittee on High -Speed Rail. congratulations to Representative Ellen Tauscher on confirmation position at State Department New Recovery Act Implementation Guidance from OMB, for applying for formula grants under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program extended to August 10th. Professional Services for the Month of June 2009 ......................$2,083.00 Expenses (see attached summary and receipts 71.4% .......................$313.85 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE ......................$2,396.85 LEONARD S. SIMON President Prescribed by State Board of Accounts City Form Ho. 201 (Rev 1995) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHER CITY OF CARMEL An invoice or bill to be properly itemized must show, kind of service, where performed, dates of service rendered, by whom, rates per day, number of units, price per unit, etc. Payee 357028 SIMON COMPANY INC. Purchase Order No. 1660 L Street, N.W., Ste 501 Terms Washington, DC 20036 Due Date 7/1/2009 Invoice Invoice Description Date Number (or note attached invoice(s) or bill(s)) Amount 7/1/2009 062909 $1,198.42 hereby certify that the attached invoice(s), or bill(s) is (are) true and ;orrect and I have audited same in accordance with IC 5- 11- 10 -1.6 Date ffic VOUCHER 095955 WARRANT ALLOWED 4 357028 IN SUM OF SIMON COMPANY INC. 1660 L Street, N.W., Ste 501 Washington, DC 20036 Carmel Wastewater Utility ON ACCOUNT OF APPROPRIATION FOR Board members PO INV ACCT AMOUNT Audit Trail Code 062909 01- 7360 -08 $1,198.42 =aa Voucher Total $1,198.42 Cost distribution ledger classification if claim paid under vehicle highway fund SIMON AND COWANY INCORPORA MD Intergovernmental Relations and Federal Affairs 1660 L Street N.W. Suite 501 Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 659 -2229 Fax (202) 659 -5234 e -mail: ler7.slmon 1 h??oi?co»1pmry.ca1rr June 29, 2009 Mayor James Brainard One Civic Center Square Carmel, Indiana 46032 Statement June 2009 Summa o Maoor Activities Undertaken in the Last Month Camel Utilities We prepared and forwarded the Recovery Act Implementation Update including Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds, Solar and Geothermal Energy, FEMA Fire Stations, Strengthening Communities Fund, Fish and Wildlife Restoration, High Speed Rail Guidance, Recovery Zone Bonds and OMB Implementation Guidance. We forwarded material from Congressional delegation regarding submission of High Priority projects to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the transportation reauthorization process, "Blueprint" Materials from House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on transportation reauthorization as well as Obama Administration statement on support for only an 18 month extension. We had a discussion with White House Recovery Office regarding implementation in Carmel. We attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting in Providence and worked on USCM priority issues on behalf of the city. A meeting was held with Barbara Boxer, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to discuss pending issues before the Committee including transportation reauthorization, climate change and water resources. We prepared and forwarded grant notice on Climate Showcase Communities Grant Program which will assist local governments in establishing and implementing climate change initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and funding notice for the Advancing Criminal Justice Policy, Practice and Technology. We prepared and forwarded the Washington Friday Report to the Mayor and staff including updates on Commerce, Justice Appropriations bill, transportation reauthorization including problems with funding for Highway Trust Fund and conflict between funding for highways and mass transit, report on hearing by Senate Banking Committee on New Starts program and roundtable meeting Vice President Biden and Secretary of Transportation LaHood with Governors on high speed rail initiative, additional federal funding for General Motors, plans for overhaul of health care system put forth by Senator Kennedy and Senator Baucus, FBI crime statistics showing decline in violent crime, Recovery Act implementation Fire Station Construction Grants, Transit Security Grants, Port Security S Grants and initiatives by the Department of Health and Human Services on the Strengthening Communities Fund and the Head Start program; New Washington Friday Report, Ramping Up the Recovery Act, Congress Centric White House, What About Bill, Challenges Facing New Education Secretary, Recovery Act Implementation Updates, FTA Deputy Administrator, Go With PayGo, Boost for Muni Bonds, Chairman Dodd on Funding Key Programs and White House Boycotts USCM Annual Meeting; House versus White House, Senate Transportation Bill, Homeland Security Appropriations, Partnership for Sustainable Communities, Climate Change Report, Recovery Act Implementation, Comprehensive Plan for Regulatory Reform; markup of surface transportation legislation by House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, boost for climate change as House nears floor vote, discussion with Senator Boxer regarding transportation reauthorization, climate change and water resources. Wrap up of FY2010 appropriations including Senate Environment Committee reporting of Interior and Environment appropriations bill and Commerce, Justice, Science bill, House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee approval of the FY2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, Representative Frank hearing on Legislative Options for Preserving Federally and State assisted Affordable Housing and Preventing Displacement of Low Income, Elderly and Disabled Tenants Senate Surface Transportation Subcommittee on High -Speed Rail: congratulations to Representative Ellen Tauscher on confirmation position at State Department New Recovery Act Implementation Guidance from OMB, for applying for formula grants under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program extended to August 10th. Professional Services for the Month of June 2009 ......................$2,083.00 Expenses (see attached summary and receipts 71.4% .......................$313.85 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE ......................$2,396.85 LEONARD S. SIMON President Prescribed by State Board of Accounts City Form No. 201 (Rev 1995 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHER CITY OF CARMEL An invoice or bill to be properly itemized must show, kind of service, where performed, dates of service rendered, by whom, rates per day, number of units, price per unit, etc. Payee 357028 SIMON COMPANY INC. Purchase Order No. 1660 L Street NW, Ste 501 Terms Washington, DC 20036 Due Date 7/1/2009 1 nvoice I nvoice Description Date Number (or note attached invoice(s) or bill(s)) Amount 7/1/2009 062909 $1,198.43 hereby certify that the attached invoice(s), or bill(s) is (are) true and ,orrect and I have audited same in accordance with IC 5- 11- 10 -1.6 Date O er I i OUCHER 092253 WARRANT ALLOWED 7028 IN SUM OF SIMON COMPANY INC. 1660 L Street NW, Ste 501 Washington, DC 20036 Carmel Water Utility ON ACCOUNT OF APPROPRIATION FOR Board members PO INV ACCT AMOUNT Audit Trail Code 062909 01- 6360 -08 $1,198.43 l Voucher Total $1,198.43 Cost distribution ledger classification if _claim paid under vehicle highway fund