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.~.. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2008-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 20 TO THE CONTRACT
WITH KENT DAWSON COMPANY, INC. FOR STATE LOBBYING
SERVICES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009 FOR A TOTAL OF $70,000
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 berivecn the City and Mr. Dawson continues to be mutually
beneficial, with the City receiving excellent service from the lobbying fine; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will extend the contract an additional year beyond its
current expiration date of December 31, 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THF.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
<._ Section 1. The City Council hereby approves Amendment No. 20 for a total of $70,000
to the contract with Kent Dawson Company, Inc., continuing state lobbying services through
December 31, 2009. 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 24'x' day of
November 2008.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2008-123
AYES: Valdatta, Dunham, Bardarson, Smith, Kellar, Keil, Corbridge
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 24, 2008
From: Ciry Manager, Phillip Oatesi~
Agenda Item: State Lobbyist Contract Amendment
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The current contract with Kent Dawson Company, Inc. employs Mr. Dawson as the City's State
lobbyist through December 31, 2008 at a compensation rate of Fifty Eight Thousand Dollars
($8,000.00) annually. Amendment No.20 for a total of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000) would
extend the contract through December 31, 2009.
The continuation of state lobbying services is beneficial to the City as the firm provides Seward with
a voice in Juneau, Alaska. Kent Dawson Company, Inc. has done an excellent job forwarding the
City's interests. The firm has been very responsive to the City's needs and concerns and have
provided regular status reports.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive
Plays, Land Use Plans, Strategic Pla~i and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other: _ -
FISCAL NOTE:
The preliminary 2009 Budget includes Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000) for the state lobbyist
fees, to include the lobbyist contract plus related expenses.
Approved by Finance Department ~~ ~~-~u
ATTORNEY REVIEW: X
RECOMMENDATION: 123
Council approve Resolution 2008-_ approving Amendment No. 20 to the contract with Kent
Dawson Company, Inc. for state lobbying services through December 31, 2009.
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