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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-086
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.18 TO THE CONTRACT WITH
ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH, A PROFESSIONAL
CORPORATION, FOR FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2019 FOR A TOTAL OF $92,000.00 ANNUALLY
WHEREAS, the City of Seward with offices at Seward, Alaska, hereinafter called "Seward,"
and Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, P.C., entered into an Agreement for Federal consultative,
advisory, and lobbying services on January 13, 1997; and this agreement has been amended and
renewed annually since that time; and
WHEREAS, the current contract expires December 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the continuation of the existing agreement is desirous to both Seward and
Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, P.C., and in consideration of the mutual exchange of the promises
of the parties, the parties agree to amend the agreement as follows; and
WHEREAS, the relationship between Seward and Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, P.C.
continues to be mutually beneficial, with Seward receiving excellent service from the lobbying firm;
and
WHEREAS, the firm has been very responsive to the city's needs and concerns, and has
provided regular status reports.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby approves Amendment No. 18, attached hereto,
to the contract with Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, P.C., for continued Federal lobbying services
through December 31, 2019. Seward shall pay Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh P.C. $92,000.00
annually. Seward hereby contracts and employs lobbyists Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh P.C. as
of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect January 1, 2018.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 1 lrn
day of December.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-086
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Casagranda, Keil, McClure, Slater, Towsley, Horn, Squires
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ABSENT: None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 11, 2017
To: City Council
From: Jim Hunt, City Manager
Agenda Item: Federal Lobbyist Contract Kndment
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The current contract with the Robertson, Monagle & Eastbaugh P.C. was executed and entered
into on January 13, 1997. The City of Seward employs the firm as the City of Seward's Federal
lobbyists and the current contract expires December 31, 2017. The compensation rate for the
contract will be $92,000.00 annually. Amendment 18 extends the contract through December 31,
2019.
INTENT:
The continuation of Federal lobbying services is beneficial to the city as the firm provides Seward
with representation in Washington. Robertson, Monagle & Eastbaugh have done an excellent job
forwarding the City's interests. The firm has been very responsive to the City's needs and concerns
and has provided regular status reports. In addition, the firm has assisted the City in securing
funding from the Federal Government for valuable public infrastructure projects and in drafting
beneficial legislative language.
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CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2030, approved by Council May 30, 2017):�
Economic Base:
While the City's Comprehensive Plan does not directly support the X
funding of a lobbyist, the Plan does support many of the projects that
the lobbyist is working on and has contributed greatly to past projects.
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Strategic Plan:
Economic Base: Attract more Public Sector (Federal/State) X
Employment and Program Funding
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FISCAL NOTE:
The 2018-2019 biennial budget includes $92,000.00 annually for the Federal lobbyist's fees and
related expenses. This contract amount is the same as for 2016 and 2017.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No_X
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2017-086 approving Amendment 18 to the contract with Robert, Monagle &
Eastbaugh P.C. for Federal lobbying through December 31, 2019.
AMENDMENT NO. 18 to the agreement between City of Seward and Robertson, Monagle &
.Eastbaugh P.C., dated January 13, 1997, follows:
WHEREAS, the CITY OF SEWARD with offices at Seward, Alaska, hereinafter called "Seward,"
and Robertson, Monagle & Eastbaugh, entered into an Agreement for consultative, advisory, and lobbying
services on January 13, 1997; and this AGREEMENT has been amended and renewed annually since that
time, and
WHEREAS, the continuation of the existing AGREEMENT is desirous to both Seward and
Robertson, Monagle & Eastbaugh;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual exchange of the promises of the parties, the
parties agree to amend the AGREEMENT as follows:
The changes in the Agreement shall be to:
Duties and Term. Section 1. The final sentence amended to read: "Seward hereby contracts and
employs lobbyists Robertson, Monagle & Eastbaugh P.C. as of January 1, 2018 through December 31,
2019."
Compensation, Section L Shall include: "Seward shall pay Robertson, Monagle & Eastbaugh P.C.
$92,000.00 annually as compensation for its services,"
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement and any
Amendments remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have set their h ds and seals below:
Robertson, Monagle & Eastbaugh P.C. Jelunt, Cily Manager
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.,ity of Seward, Alaska
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Brenda Ballou, City Clerk
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