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Lobbying Disclosure: Siemens Corporation and Chicago Water Management

Original title: TIMOTHY J DART for SIEMENS CORPORATION @ WATER MANAGEMENT (2018-01-01)

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies the efforts of a private corporation to secure government contracts with the City of Chicago's water utility department, which impacts how public funds are spent on infrastructure services.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Siemens Corporation

The company is seeking to secure government procurement contracts.

Chicago Department of Water Management

The department is the target of lobbying efforts regarding its procurement processes.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Timothy J. Dart registered as a lobbyist for Siemens Corporation to discuss opportunities with the Chicago Department of Water Management during the first quarter of 2018.

Key Facts

  • Timothy J. Dart acted as the lobbyist for Siemens Corporation.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Water Management.
  • The primary objective of the lobbying was to influence procurement opportunities.
  • The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2018, to March 31, 2018.
  • The lobbying activity is classified as legislative in nature.

Why It Matters

This document identifies the efforts of a private corporation to secure government contracts with the City of Chicago's water utility department, which impacts how public funds are spent on infrastructure services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure record showing that a specific lobbyist was hired by a corporation to contact a city department regarding potential business contracts.
Did Siemens Corporation receive a contract?
The document only discloses the intent to lobby for opportunities; it does not confirm whether a contract was awarded.

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Lobbying Activity

TIMOTHY J DART

on behalf of SIEMENS CORPORATION

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TIMOTHY J DART

on behalf of SIEMENS CORPORATION

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Sponsors

Discoveries

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temporal pattern90% confidence

Quarterly Reporting Cycle

The lobbying activity is reported on a standard quarterly basis, consistent with municipal transparency requirements.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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