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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-129
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 18 TO
THE CONTRACT WITH KENT DAWSON COMPANY, INC. FOR
STATE LOBBYING SERVICES THROUGH DECEMBER 31,2007
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 an additional year beyond
its current expiration date of December 31, 2006.
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. 18 to the contract
with Kent Dawson Company, Inc., continuing state lobbying services through December
31, 2007. 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
27th day of November 2006.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Vanta Shafer, Mayor
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-129
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AYES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Dunham, Valdatta, Schafer, Bardarson, Thomas, Amberg, Shafer
None
None
None
ATTEST:
Jean Lewis
City Clerk
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: November 27, 2006
From: Assistant City Manager, Kirsten Vesel
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, 2006 at a compensation rate of Fifty Eight Thousand Dollars
($58,000.00) annually. Amendment No. 18 would extend the contract through December 31,
2007.
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 2007 Budget includes Fifty Eight Thousand Dollars ($58,000.00) for the state
lobbyist fees.
Approved by Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2006-__ approving Amendment No. 18 to the contract with Kent
Dawson Company, Inc. for state lobbying services through December 31, 2007.