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lift, CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -111
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 15 TO THE CONTRACT
WITH HOFFMAN, SILVER, GILMAN AND BLASCO, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, EXTEND THE TERM FOR
FEDERAL LOBBYING REPRESENTATION THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2013 FOR A TOTAL OF $84,699.96 ANNUALLY
WHEREAS, a contract for federal lobbying services with the firm Hoffman, Silver,
Gilman and Blasco, PC was entered into January 13, 1997; and
WHEREAS, this contract has been extended each year since; and
WHEREAS, the contract expires December 31, 2011; 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. 15 to the contract with
Hoffman Silver Gilman and Blasco, A Professional Corporation, to extend the term for federal
lobbying representation through December 31, 2013 for a total of $84,699.96 annually.
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 12`"
day of December, 2011.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David Seawa , ayor
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -111
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AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: December 12, 2011 � j Q 9 , O
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From: City Manager, James Hunt
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Agenda Item: Federal Lobbyist Contract Amendment
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
A contract for federal lobbying services with the firms Hoffman, Silver, Gilman & Blasco, PC was
entered into January 13, 1997. The contract has been extended each year since. The current contract
expires December 31, 2011.
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 regular
status reports. Amendment No.15 would extend the contract through December 31, 2013 for an
annual compensation rate of Eighty -Four Thousand Six Hundred and Ninety -Nine Dollars and
Ninety -Six Cents ($84,699.96) annually/ $7,058.33 monthly.
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 Eighty -Four Thousand Six Hundred and Ninety -
Nine Dollars and Ninety -Six Cents ($84,699.96) for federal lobbying.
Approved by Finance Department: ,��(f4;;) 44fA_
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2011- �, approving Amendment No.15 to the contract with Hoffman,
Silver, Gilman & Blasco, PC for a total of $84,699.96 and extending the term for federal lobbying
representation through December 31, 2013.