1. Presented By Britton Bonner
WORKING THE HILL - A Strategic Approach for Project Funding And Permitting
Presented By
Britton Bonner

2. About Adams and Reese Regional law firm
300+ attorneys and governmental relations professionals in 17 offices
Represent: governmental entities and municipalities; local, regional, national companies; international corporations; agencies; universities; and business interests

3. Regional Footprint

4. Core Practice Areas Governmental Relations Economic Development
Public Finance
Corporate / M&A / Tax
Commercial Litigation
Labor & Employment
Real Estate and Construction
Transportation & Logistics
Banking & Financial Services
Health Care
Intellectual Property
Education
Energy

5. on when Developing a Comprehensive Funding Strategy
Federal Funding:
A Strategic Approach
Things to Focus
on when Developing a Comprehensive Funding Strategy

6. Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach
1. Devote Resources – Time and Planning for Big Picture Needs

7. Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach
2. Identify Projects - What can be funded with federal $$ and get “local buy-in”

8. Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach
3. Be Diligent – Work with your Local Political Subdivision(s) to remain persistent

9. Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach
4. Coordinate with
Congressional Offices

10. Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach
5. Look for the State
Component – the Federal Flow-Through $

11. Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach
6. Leverage Multiple Funding Streams

12. Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach
7. Economic Development
and Government Relations

13. Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach
Be “Award Ready” Once
Opportunities are Identified
Have “Project Team” Identified
Internal Controls in Place
Understand the Cost Share or Match
Realistic Timeline of Objectives
Proper Staffing to Ensure Success

14. Example Sources: Grant Programs: - DOT – TIGER; FASTLane
- EDA – Bricks & Mortar and Infrastructure
CDBG – Direct and State Recipient Entities
USDA
Policy Opportunities:
- WRDA
FAA
Appropriations Process???

15. Federal Permitting
On a MEGA-PROJECT – know where the decision maker sits
Local Control v. DC “Oversight”

16. Contact Information
Mobile:
RSA Battle House Tower
11 North Water Street, Suite 23200
Mobile, Alabama
Phone: (251)
DC:
20 F Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202)