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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-118
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO THE
CONTRACT WITH ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH
AND ZANE & ASSOCIATES TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR
FEDERAL LOBBYING REPRESENTATION THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2008
WHEREAS, a contract for federal lobbying services with the firms Robertson,
Monagle &Eastaugh and Zane and Associates 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.
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. 12 to the contract
with Robertson, Monagle &Eastaugh; and Zane and Associates to extend the term for
federal lobbying representation through December 31, 2008.
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 13`h day of November, 2007.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-118
AYES: Dunham, Valdatta, Bardarson, Amberg, Kellar, Corbridge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Smith
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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ohanna Dollerhide, MC
Acting City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 13, 2007
From: City Manager, Phillip Oates
Agenda Item: Federal Lobbyist Contract Amendment
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
A contract for federal lobbying services with the firms Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh and Baker,
Zane, Edmonds and O'Malley (now know as Zane & Associates) was entered into January 13,1997.
The contract has been extended each year since. The current contract expires December 31, 2007.
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 firms have been very responsive to the City's needs and concerns and have provided regulaz
status reports.
Amendment No.12 would extend the contract through December 31, 2008.
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 2008 budget includes $70,000 for federal lobbying.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2006 ~ approving Amendment No.12 to the contract with Robertson,
Monagle & Eastaugh and Zane & Associates to extend the term for federal lobbying representation
through December 31, 2008.
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