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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
lam RESOLUTION 2011 -110
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 23 TO THE CONTRACT
WITH KENT DAWSON COMPANY, INC. FOR STATE LOBBYING
SERVICES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013 FOR A TOTAL OF $77,000
WITH AN ADDITIONAL $12,000 ANNUALLY FROM THE SEWARD
ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MARINE SCIENCE
FOR LOBBYING ON BEHALF OF ITS LEASE AND OPERATION OF
THE ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER FOR A TOTAL OF $89,000
ANNUALLY
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 $12,000 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; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will extend the contract two additional years beyond its
current expiration date of 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. 23 to the contract with
Kent Dawson Company, Inc., continuing state lobbying services through December 31, 2013 for
a compensation rate of $77,000 annually. The SAAMS' lease and operation of the Alaska
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -110
Sealife Center also contributes $12,000 annually for a total of $89,000 annually.
Section 2. Funding for SAAMS' lobbying on behalf of its lease and operation of the
Alaska Sealife Center will be from Account Number 101 -0 -1001 -0495.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 12th day
of December 2011.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: December 12, 2011
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From: City Manager, James Hunt
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, 2011 at a compensation rate of Seventy -Seven Thousand Dollars
($77,000). The SAAMS' lease and operation of the Alaska Sealife Center also contributes
Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) annually for a total of Eighty -Nine Thousand Dollars
($89,000) annually. Amendment No.23 would extend the contract through December 31, 2013.
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
Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
The preliminary 2012 -2013 Budget includes $77,000 annually for the state lobbyist fees, to include
the lobbyist contract plus related expenses. The Alaska SeaLife Center will pay the City $3,000 per
quarter to cover the additional payment to Kent Dawson Company Inc.
Approved by Finance Department Je
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2011 - approving Amendment No. 23 to the contract with Kent
Dawson Company, Inc. for state lobbying services through December 31, 2013 and including
SAAMS' lease and operation of the Alaska SeaLife Center project inclusion to Mr. Dawson's
lobbying and consulting activities.