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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 19 TO THE CONTRACT
WITH ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH, A PROFESSIONAL
CORPORATION, FOR FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2021 FOR A TOTAL OF $92,000 ANNUALLY, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward with offices at Seward, Alaska, hereinafter called
"Seward," and Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, P.C., 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, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the continuation of the existing agreement is desirous to both Seward and
Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, P.C., and in consideration of the mutual exchange of the
promises of the parties, the parties agree to amend the agreement as follows; and
WHEREAS,the relationship between Seward and Robertson, Monagle& Eastaugh, P.C.
continues to be mutually beneficial, with Seward 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.
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. 19, attached
hereto, to the contract with Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, P.C., for continued Federal
lobbying services through December 31, 2021. Seward shall pay Robertson, Monagle &
Eastaugh P.C. $92,000 annually. Seward hereby contracts and employs lobbyists Robertson,
Monagle& Eastaugh P.C. as of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect on January 1, 2020.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
12th day of November, 2019.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-095
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'sty ��ry, Mayor
AYES: Seese, Butts, Osenga, McClure, Terry
NOES: Lane, Baclaan
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
To: Seward City Council
From: Robertson, Monagle & Eastbaugh P.C.
Through: Scott Meszaros,City Manager —'
Agenda Item: Federal Lobbyist Contract Amendment
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The current contract with the Robertson, Monagle & Eastbaugh 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, 2019. The
compensation rate for the contract will be $92,000 annually. Amendment 19 extends the
contract through December 31, 2021.
INTENT•
The continuation of Federal lobbying services is beneficial to the city as the firm provides
Seward with representation in Washington. Robertson, Monagle &Eastbaugh 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:
1• Economic Base: While the City's Comprehensive Plan does X
not directly support the 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 X
(Federal/State) Employment and Program Fundin
3. Other:
FISCAL NOTE: The 2018/2019 biennial budget included annual funding in the amount of
$92,000 for lobbying fees and related expenses. The contract amount remains the same and will
be built into the 2020/2021 budget.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes XNo
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2019- approving Amendment 19 to the contract with Robert,
Monagle& Eastbaugh P.C. for Federal lobbying through December 31, 2021.
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AMEL412MENT N!Q, 19
AMENDMENT NO. 19 to the agreement between City of Seward and Robertson,Monagle
&Eastbaugh P.C.,dated January 13. 1997. follows:
WHEREAS, the CITY OF SEWARD with offices at Seward, Alaska, hereinafter called
"Seward," and Robertson, Monagle & Eastbaugh, entered into an Agreement for consultative,
advisory,and lobbying services on January 13,1997;and this AGREEMENT has been amended and
renewed annually since that time,and
WHEREAS,the continuation ofthe existing AGREEMENT is desirous to both Seward and
Robertson, Monagle& Eastbaugh;
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration ofthemutual exchange ofthe promises ofthe parties,
the parties agree to amend the AGREEMENT as follows:
The changes in the Agreement shall be to:
Duties and Term. Section 1. The final sentence amended to read: "Seward hereby contracts
and employs lobbyists Robertson., Monagle & Eastbaugh P.C. as of January 1, 2020 through
December 31, 202 1.
Compensation. Section 1. Shall include: "Seward shall pay Robertson, Monagle &
Eastbaugh P.C. $92,000.00 annually as compensation for its services."
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement and
any Amendments remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS THEREOF,the parties have set their hands and seals below:
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City of Seward, Alaska
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ROBERTSON MONAGLE & EASTAUGH
A Professional Corporation
1810 Samuel Morse Dr., Suite 202
RESTON, VA 20190
PHONE.- 571. 3131.792
FAX: 571313 1973
October 28, 2019
Scott W. Meszaros, CM, CMC
Seward City Manager
City of Seward
410 Adams Street, Box 167
Seward, Alaska 99664
Dear Scott:
In response to your request, this letter represents an indication of our interest in
continuing to represent the City of Seward,Alaska in Washington, D.C.
Robertson, Monagle, & Ea staugh ("ROMEA") began its federal representation on.
behalf of the City of Seward in 1997. We collaborate in this representation with CJ
Zane of the law firm Blank, Rome ("BR"'). The following is a summary of the structure
ofthe existing arrangement--
• Seward defines its Federal agenda, which is communicated to ROMEA and
13R by the City Manager or other designated City official(s). I'lie City has
authority to add, drop or change projects or issues at any time during the
calendar year.
• ROMEA and BR provide regular communications to the City Manager on
issues related to the Federal agenda. This includes quarterly written reports
which discusses the work on the Federal agenda, as well information on other
Federal developments that would be of interest to City. Communication will
also be less formal through non-nal business communications (phone,
conference calls, email, PDFs,etc). One of us typically travels to Alaska,to
meet with our clients every 1-2 years and can arrange to visit the City to
discuss the Federal agenda in person during those trips.
• For any Washington, DC, visits by City officials to advocate for its Federal
agenda, we advise on timing, schedule meetings with appropriate Federal and
Congressional officials,prepare memoranda and background materials, and
attend the meetings.
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0 We submit an invoice at the beginning of each month which is due and
payable by the end of the month. We cover all local and administrative costs
within this retainer. Payments are made to ROMEA upon submission of an
invoice, and we pass on the share of the fees allocated to BR. Any costs of
travel outside of the D.C. area,requested by the City are extra and are added to
the following month's invoice(this does not include visits connected with the
annual/biennial Alaska trips mentioned above). Any such outside travel at the
City's expense must be requested and approved in advance by the City.
'travel to Washington, DC by City officials to advocate for the Federal agenda
is at the City's expense.
The current retainer is $92,000. By this letter, ROME.A expresses its willingness to
continue at the current retainer amount for calendar years 2020 and 2021. We greatly
appreciate the City of Seward's business and hope that we can continue representation in
the future.
Sincerely,
Brad Gilman., Vice President
Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh
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Sponsored by: Hunt
CITY OFSENNIARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-086
A RFSOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALAS KA,A PPROVI NG AMEND MENS'NO. 18TOTHE `ON TRAcTWITH
ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH, A PROFESSIONAL
CORPORATION, FOR FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2019 FOR A TOTAL OF$92,000.00 ANNUALLY
WHEREAS,the City of Seward with offices at Seward.Alaska,hercinafier called"Seward,"
and Robertson, Mona le & Eastaugh, 11,C,,, entered into an Agreement for Federal consultative,
advisory, and lobbying SMiCeS sera Januam 13, 1997, and this agreement has bccn amcndcdand
renewed annually since that time, and
WHEREAS, the current contract expires December 31, 2017., and
WHEREAS, the continuation of the existing agreement is desirous to both Seward and
Robertson, Monagflic& Fastaugh, P.C.,and in consideration of the muwal exchange ofthe promises
Of the parties. the parties agree toarnend the agreement as fbllowsy, ard
WHEREAS, the reWi,i.)nship between Seward and Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, P,C1
continues to be rnutually beneficiall, with Se%vard receiving excellent service frorn the lobbying firm;
and
WHEREAS, the firm has been \ery responsive to the city's needs and concerns, and has
provided regular StatLIS reports.
NO'W,THEREFOREI,BE, IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF-rHE CITY
OF SE WARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby approves Amendment No, 18.attached hereto,
to the contract with Robertson, Monagle& Eastaugh, P.C.. for continued Federal lobbying semices
through December 31, 2019. Seward shall pay Robertson. Monagle & Eastaugh P.C, $92,000.00
,annually, Seward hereby contracts and employs lobbyists Robertson, Mona le& Eastaugh P.C. as
,of Januan, 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019,
Section 2. This resolUtjOnshall take effect January 1, 2018.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council ofthe City ol'Seward. Alaska, this I I
Li,'Iy- tied"December.
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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 21017-096
THE CITV OF SEWARD,ALASICk
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David Squires, Mayor
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N1011S, None
Al SEN] one
ABSTAIN: None
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City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 11, 2017
To: City Council
From: Jim Hunt, City Manager
Agenda Item: Federal Lobbyist Contract*Aendment
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
The current contract with the Robertson, Monagle & Eastbaugh 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, 2017. The compensation rate for the
contract will be $92,0001.00 annually, Amendment 18 extends the contract through December 31,
2019.
INTENT:
The continuation of Federal lobbying services is beneficial to the city as the firm provides Seward
with representation in Washington. Robertson, Monagle & Eastbaugh 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, _ - ,-P" Ian......(_2-,-0"' A, ro"_,--",--____ _"_---,"—'' 2".'"" '"'...7"', . .....
03apvedby Council May 30, 20J7)
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 lobbvist is workinia on and has contributed_gre4jlyjq2�tT Leq!S.
...........
Strategic Plan:
Economic Base: Attract more Public Sector (Federal/State) X
Employment and Program Funding 11
..FISCAL NOT. . .._......................... ............................................. ........................................
; .
The 2018-2019 biennial budget includes $92,000.00 annually for the Federal lobbyist's fees and
related expenses. This contract amount is the same as for 2016 and 2017,
Approved by Finance Department: 1,4QJA�e.A
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes—, No_X
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2017-086 approving Amendment 18 to the contract with Robert,Monagle&
Eastbaugh P.C. for Federal lobbying through December 31, 2019.
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AMENDMENT NO. IS
AMENDMENT NO, 18 to the agreement between City of Seward and Robertson, Monagle&
Eastbaugh P.C., dated January 13, 1997, follows:
WHEREAS,the CITY OF SEWARD with offices at Seward,Alaska, hereinafter called"Seward,"
and Robertson, Monagle& Eastbaugh,entered into an Agreement for consultative,advisory, and lobbying
services on January 13, 1997; and this AGREEMENT has been amended and renewed annually since that
time,and
WHEREAS,the continuation of the existing AGREEMENT is desirous to both Seward and
Robertson,Monagle&Eastbaugh;
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual exchange of the promises of the parties,the
parties agree to amend the AGREEMENT as follows:
The changes in the Agreement shall be to:
Duties and Term. Section 1.The final sentence amended to read: "Seward hereby contracts and
employs lobbyists Robertson, Monagle&Eastbaugh P.C. as of January 1, 2018 through December 31,
2019."
Com2ensation, Section 1. Shall include: "Seward shall pay Robertson, Monagle&Eastbaugh P.C.
$92,000.00 annually as compensation for its services."
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN,all other terms and conditions of the Agreement and any
Amendments remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have set their h ds and seals below:
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RobertsoW, Monagle&Eastbaugh P.C. J. Unt,Ci y Manage
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