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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
hog RESOLUTION 2010 -075
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 22 TO
THE CONTRACT WITH KENT DAWSON COMPANY, INC. FOR
STATE LOBBYING SERVICES TO INCLUDE SERVICES FOR
SAAMS' LEASE AND OPERATION OF THE ALASKA SEALIFE
CENTER AND APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $18,000 TO
THE CONTRACT
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, the Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science
( "SAAMS ") has requested that the City add the cost of lobbying on behalf of its lease and
operation of the Alaska SeaLife Center to its existing contract with Kent Dawson
Company Inc.; and
WHEREAS, SAAMS confirms that it will not use state or federal funds for the
purpose of paying for its share of lobbying services; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will appropriate $18,000 to the existing City
contract to include services for SAAMS related to its lease and operation of Alaska
SeaLife Center projects and will allow Kent Dawson's firm to lobby for SAAMS related
to its lease and operation of the Alaska SeaLife Center in cooperation with the existing
agreement with the City of Seward, through December 31, 2011.
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. 22 to the
contract with Kent Dawson Company, Inc., beginning the inclusion of
lobbying services for SAAMS related to its lease and operation of the
Alaska SeaLife Center through December 31, 2011, concurrent with the
existing agreement with the City of Seward. No other changes or
modifications to the contract are contemplated in this amendment.
Section 2. Funding will be from Account number 101 -0- 1001 -0495.
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Section 3 This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2010 -075
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9th
day of August, 2010.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Willard E. Dunham, Mayor
AYES: Valdatta, Smith, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amberg
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
J:(n Lew s, 1 'C
Cty Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 9, 2009
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From: Executive Liaison, Suzi Towsley
Agenda Item: Kent Dawson Lobbying Contract Amendment
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward has a lobbying contract with Kent Dawson Company, Inc.
for consultative, advisory, and lobbying services. Amendment No. 22 would add eighteen thousand
($18,000) to the existing City contract, valid through December 31, 2011 for the purpose of adding
the SAAMS' lease and operation of the Alaska SeaLife Center to Mr Dawson's lobbying purview.
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 Alaska SeaLife Center will pay the city $3,000 per quarter to cover the additional payment to
Kent Dawson Company Inc, fund 101 -0- 1001 -0495.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2010 -075 approving Amendment No. 22 to the contract with Kent
Dawson Company, Inc. adding eighteen thousand ($18,000) to the existing City contract, for the
purpose of adding SAAMS' lease and operation ofthe Alaska SeaLife Center project inclusion to Mr
Dawson's lobbying and consulting activities.
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