CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: MOTRK, Inc. Procurement Application

Original title: O. KATE TRAGESSER for MOTRK, INC. @ PROCUREMENT SERVICES (2016-01-01)

January 1, 2016

lobbying procurement business certification

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The Frame

What this does

This document tracks professional efforts to influence city government certification processes, which determine eligibility for specific municipal contracting preferences.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

MOTRK, Inc.

The company is seeking a specific business certification from the city.

Chicago Department of Procurement Services

The department is responsible for reviewing and deciding on the MBE application submitted by the client.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist O. Kate Tragesser filed a disclosure regarding her work for MOTRK, Inc. to assist with a Minority Business Enterprise () application at the Chicago Department of Procurement Services.

Key Facts

Lobbyist O. Kate Tragesser represented MOTRK, Inc. during the first quarter of 2016.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Procurement Services.
The specific action sought was assistance with an MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) application.
The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2016, to March 31, 2016.

Why It Matters

This document tracks professional efforts to influence city government certification processes, which determine eligibility for specific municipal contracting preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an MBE application?

stands for Minority Business Enterprise; it is a certification process that allows businesses owned by minorities to qualify for specific city contracting programs.

What does a lobbyist do in this context?

In this context, the lobbyist is formally registered to communicate with city officials on behalf of a client to facilitate the processing or approval of a business application.