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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009 -124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 21 TO THE CONTRACT
WITH KENT DAWSON COMPANY, INC. FOR STATE LOBBYING
SERVICES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011 FOR A TOTAL OF $19,250
PER QUARTER
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has employed Kent Dawson as the City's state lobbyist
since 1980; and
WHEREAS, this contract has been extended each year since; and
WHEREAS, the relationship between the City and Mr. Dawson continues to be mutually
beneficial, with the City receiving excellent service from the lobbying firm; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will extend the contract two additional years beyond its
current expiration date of December 31, 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves Amendment No. 21 to the contract with
Kent Dawson Company, Inc., continuing state lobbying services through December 31, 2011.
No other changes or modifications to the contract are contemplated in this amendment.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9` day of
November 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009 -124
ATTEST:
Johanna Dollerhide, CMC
C, Acting City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 9, 2009
From: Assistant City Manager, Kirsten Vesel of '
To: City Manager, Phillip Oates
Agenda Item: Kent Dawson Lobbying Contract Amendment
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The current contract with Kent Dawson Company, Inc. employs Mr. Dawson as
the City's state lobbyist through December 31, 2009 at a compensation rate of Seventy Seven
Thousand Dollars ($77,000.00) annually. Amendment No. 21 would extend the contract for two
years through December 31, 201 1.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive
Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
The preliminary FY I 0 Budget includes Seventy Seven Thousand Dollars ($77,000.00) for the state
lobbyist fees. The preliminary FY 11 Budget includes Seventy Seven Thousand Dollars ($77,000.00)
for the state lobbyist fees.
Approved by Finance Department e.121
RECOMMENDATION: A'
Council approve Resolution 2009 -‘ approving Amendment No. 21 to the contract with Kent
Dawson Company, Inc. for state lobbying services through December 31, 2011.