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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009 -127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, RESCINDING ERRONEOUS RESOLUTION 2009 -123 AND
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 14 TO THE CONTRACT WITH
HOFFMAN, SILVER, GILMAN & BLASCO, P.C. TO EXTEND THE
TERM FOR FEDERAL LOBBYING REPRESENTATION THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2011 FOR A TOTAL OF $6,416.66 PER MONTH IN 2010
AND $7,058.33 PER MONTH IN 2011
WHEREAS, a contract for federal lobbying services with the firms Robertson, Monagle
& Eastaugh and Zane and Associates (now Hoffman, Silver, Gilman & Blasco, P.C.) was
entered into January 13, 1997; and
WHEREAS, this contract has been extended each year since; and
WHEREAS, the contract expires December 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the continuation of federal lobbying services is beneficial to the city as the
.,_ firms provide Seward with a voice in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, the firms have been very responsive to the city's needs and concerns and
have provided regular status reports; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2009 the city council approved Resolution 2009 -123,
which appropriately approved this contract, but the language in the title of the resolution was
incorrect, stating the amount would be $6,416.66 per quarter in 2010 and $7,058.33 per quarter
in 2011, when in fact these figures will be paid per month
WHEREAS, the City Clerk's office thought it would be in the public's best interest to
re- notice this resolution with the correct information.
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. 14 to the contract with
Hoffman, Silver, Gilman & Blasco, P.C. to extend the term for federal lobbying representation
through December 31, 2011.
Section 2. Resolution 2009 -123 is hereby rescinded.
CITY OF' SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009 -127 --
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
23 day of November, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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■ illard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Jean Lewis, CMC
City Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: November 9, 2009 64,4
From: Assistant City Manager, Kirsten Vesel
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To: City Manager, Phillip Oates It
Agenda Item: Federal Lobbyist Contract Amendment
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
A contract for federal lobbying services with the firms Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh And Zane,
and Associates now known as Hoffinan, Silver, Gilman & Blasco, P.C.entered into January 13, 1997.
The contract has been extended each year since. The current contract expires December 31, 201 1.
The continuation of federal lobbying services is beneficial to the City as the firms provide Seward
with a voice in Washington, D.C. They have done an excellent job forwarding the City's interests.
The !inns have been very responsive to the City's needs and concerns and have provided regular
status reports.
Amendment No.14 would extend the contract 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 10 budget includes $77,000 for federal lobbying. The preliminary FY 1 1
budget includes $85,000 for federal lobbying.
Approved by Finance Department: ee /4/0
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RECOMMENDATION: :2) aq
Council approve Resolution 2009 -, approving Amendment No.14 to the contract with Hollinan,
Silver, Gilman & Blasco, P.C. to extend the term for federal lobbying representation through
December 31, 2011.