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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.17 TO THE CONTRACT WITH
ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH, A PROFESSIONAL
CORPORATION, FOR FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES THROUGH
DECEMBER 31,2017 FOR A TOTAL OF $92,000.00 ANNUALLY
WHEREAS, the City of Seward,hereinafter called"City,"and Robertson,Monagle&
Eastaugh, P.C. hereinafter called "Firm", entered into an agreement for Federal consultative,
advisory,and lobbying services on January 13, 1997;and this agreement has been amended and
renewed annually since that time; and
WHEREAS,the current contract expires December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS,the continuation of the existing agreement is desirous to both City and Firm
and in consideration of the mutual exchange of the promises of the parties,the parties agree to
amend the agreement as follows; and
WHEREAS,this contract has been extended each year since; and
WHEREAS, the relationship between City and Firm continues to be mutually beneficial,
with the City receiving excellent service from the lobbying firm; and
WHEREAS, the firm has been very responsive to the City's needs and concerns and has
provided regular status reports; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby approves Amendment No. 17, attached
hereto,to the contract with Robertson,Monagle&Eastaugh,P.C.for continued Federal lobbying
services through December 31,2017. The City shall pay Robertson,Monagle&Eastaugh,P.C.
$92,000.00 annually. City hereby contracts and employs lobbyists Robertson, Monagle &
Eastaugh P.C. as of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9th day of
November.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-107
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Squires, Butts,Altermatt, McClure, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 9, 2015
To: City Council ' "'
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From: Jim Hunt,City Manage I J
Agenda Item: Federal Lobbyist Contract Amendment
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The current contract with the Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh P.C. was executed and entered
into on January 13, 1997. The City of Seward employs the firm as the City of Seward's Federal
lobbyists and the current contract expires December 31, 2015. The compensation rate for the
contract will be $92,000.00 annually. Amendment 17 extends the contract through December
31,2017.
INTENT:
The continuation of Federal lobbying services is beneficial to the city as the firm provides
Seward with representation in Washington. Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh have done an
excellent job forwarding the City's interests. The firm has been very responsive to the City's
needs and concerns and has provided regular status reports. In addition, the firm has assisted the
City in securing funding from the Federal Government for valuable public infrastructure projects
and in drafting beneficial legislative language.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2020, approved by Council 2005):
Economic Base:
While the City's Comprehensive Plan does not directly support the X
funding of a lobbyist, the Plan does support many of the projects that
the lobbyist is working on and has contributed greatly to past projects.
Strategic Plan:
Economic Base: Attract more Public Sector (Federal/State) X
Employment and Program Funding
FISCAL NOTE:
The 2016-2017 biennial budget includes $92,000.00 annually for the Federal lobbyist's fees and
related expenses.
Approved by Finance Department: f U( R R Iu I I
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2015- 101 approving Amendment 17 to the contract with Robert, Monagle
&Eastaugh P.C. for Federal lobbying through December 31, 2017.
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AMENDMENT NO. 17
AMENDMENT NO. 17 to the agreement between the City of Seward and Robertson,Monagle and
Eastaugh,dated January 13, 1997 follows:
WHEREAS,the City of Seward with offices at Seward,Alaska,hereinafter called"City"and
Robertson,Monagle and Eastaugh,hereinafter called"Firm",entered into an agreement for lobbying
services on January 13, 1997, and
WHEREAS,the continuation of the existing agreement is desirous to both City and Firm;
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual exchange of the promises of the parties,
the parties agree to amend the agreement as follows:
1) Paragraph 1. Duties and Terms, final sentence is amended to read: "City hereby
contracts and employs Firm beginning January 1,2016 and ending December 31,
2017."
2) Paragraph 1. Compensation,the first sentence is amended to read: "City shall pay
Firm as compensation for its services hereunder as follows: $92,000.00 annually
for the terms of this agreement. Payments shall be made to Robertson,Monagle and
Eastaugh upon presentation of an appropriate invoice."
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN,all other terms and conditions of the agreement dated
January 13, 1997, and all previous amendments,remain in force and effect.
Robertson, Monagle and Eastaugh James Hunt
City Manager
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Attest:
Johanna Kinney
CMC, City Clerk
(City Seal)
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