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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2021-106 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Sponsored by: Bower RESOLUTION 2021-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 20 TO THE CONTRACT WITH ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, FOR FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES THROUGH DECEMBER 31,2024 FOR A TOTAL OF$92,000 ANNUALLY WHEREAS, the City of Seward and Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, P.C., entered into an agreement for Federal lobbying services on January 13, 1997; and this agreement has been amended and renewed periodically since that time; and WHEREAS,the current contract expires December 31, 2021; and WHEREAS,continuation of the existing agreement is desirable to the City of Seward, especially considering the upcoming federal infrastructure fund availability; and WHEREAS, the firm has been very responsive to the City of Seward's legislative needs and concerns; and WHEREAS,the United States Congress is currently developing a potential infrastructure bill which could potentially benefit the City of Seward. 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. 20, 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 contract and employs lobbyists Robertson, Monagle& Eastaugh P.C. as of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. Section 2.Compensation for these services shall be distributed at$7,666.67 per month. Funds will be appropriated in the 2022 and 2023-2024 budgets. Section 3.This resolution shall take effect on January 1, 2022. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward,Alaska,this 27th day of September,2021. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-106 T CI Y + S Christy Terry, ayor AYES: McClure, Seese, Osenga, DeMoss, Casagranda, Terry NOES: None ABSENT: Baclaan ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: rends J. Bal ou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal) 4.•:4 OF SF °°° �•O>•.••ORP •O • -Q • • • . � 0 • • = SEAL : • r j ` '.- • tiF OF A\r's.•' •.• City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: September 27, 2021 - To: City Council From: Janette Bower, City Manager Agenda Item: Resolution 2021-106: Approving Amendment No. 20 to the Contract with Robertson, Monagle & Estaugh, a Professional Corporation, for Federal Lobbying Services through December 31, 2024 for a total of $92,000 Annually Background and justification: The current contract with Robertson, Monagle & Estaugh P.C. was executed and entered on January 13, 1997. The City of Seward employs the firm as the City of Seward's Federal lobbyists and the current contract expires on December 31, 2021. The compensation rate for the contract with be $92,000.This will be paid out monthly in the amount of$7,666.67.Amendment 20 extends the contract through December 31, 2024. Intent: The continuation of federal lobbying services is beneficial to the city as the firm provides Seward with representation in Washington, DC. The organization has done an excellent job forwarding the City's interests. The firm has been very responsive to the City's needs and concerns since the inception of the original contract in 1997. The firm has assisted the City in securing significant funding over the years from the federal government for valuable public infrastructure projects and in drafting beneficial legislative language. With a large federal infrastructure package likely forthcoming, there is dramatic value in continuation of this contract. Consistency checklist: Comprehensive Plan: Economic Base: The City of Seward's Comprehensive plan includes the projects which the federal lobbyist has and will continue to advocate for on behalf of the City of Seward. Strategic Plan: Attract more Public Sector federal) Employment and Program Funding. Fiscal note: Funds will be appropriated in the2022 and 2023-2024 budgets. Finance Department approval: Attorney Review: Yes ❑✓ No ❑ Not applicable ❑ Recommendation City Council approve Resolution 2021-106. Amendment No. 20 Amendment No. 20 to the agreement between the City of Seward and Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh P.C., dated January 13, 1997 follows: WHEREAS, the City of Seward and Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, P.C., entered into an agreement for Federal lobbying services on January 13, 1997; and this agreement has been amended and renewed periodically since that time; and WHEREAS, the current contract expires December 31, 2021; and WHEREAS, continuation of the existing agreement is desirable to the City of Seward, especially in light of upcoming federal infrastructure fund availability; and WHEREAS, the firm has been very responsive to the City of Seward's legislative needs and concerns; and 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 & Eastaugh P.C. as of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024." Compensation. Section 1. Shall include: "Seward shall pay Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh P.C. $92,000 annually as compensation for its services." Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of the agreement and any amendments remain in full effect. In witness thereof, the parties have set their hands and seals below: Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh City of Seward, Alaska _ 2--_!_Z_-- ---- ------------------------------------ Date Date AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEWARD, A:LASKA AND ROBERTSON. MONAGLE& EASTAUGH; STEVENS & ASSOCIATES; BAKER, ZANE, FvDMONDS AND O'MALLEY AGREEMENT,made this 13th day of January 1997, at Seward, Alaska, by and between the CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, hereinafter called "SEW.`.RW and ROBERTSON, MONAGLE & EASTAUGH, STEVENS & ASSOCIATES; BAKER, ZANE, EDMONDS AND O'MALLEY, hereinafter called "LOBBYIST," WHEREAS, Lobbyist otTers substantial expertise and knowledge in socio-political and government matters in the United States of America, and WHEREAS, Seward desires to make us of Lobbyist's services in these areas and has offered to engage Lobbyist to render consultative, advisory and lobbyinLg services to it in those fields, and WHEREAS, Lobbyist desires to accept such an agreement upon the teens and conditions hereinafter set forth, NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, promises and covenants contained herein, it is agreed by and between the parties as follows: 1. Duties and. Term. Seward hereby employs Lobbyist for consultative, legislative and administrative lobbying activities and to advise management on all matters as defined by mutual agreement and to render such services pertinent thereto in accordance with such instructions as may from time to time by given by Seward. Lobbyist shall report and be responsible to the city manager of Seward. Lobbyist shall devote its best effort and such time as shall be necessary, consistent with the provisions of this agreement Seward hereby contracts and employs Lobbyist beginning January 1.3, 1997 and ending December 31, 1997 unless extended by mutual consent. 2. Compensation. Seward shall pay Lobbyist as compensation for its services hereunder as fb lcnvs: $4,166.66 each month for the term of this agrecnnent. Payment shall be made to Robertson, Monagle& Eastaugh upon presentation of an appropriate invoice. It shall be the responsibility of Robertson. `vlonagle & Fastaugh to compensate Stevens & Associates, and Baker, Zane, Edmonds and [Malley for- sere ices performed. Robertson, Monagle &Eastaugh Federal Lobbying Services Agreement Page 2 3. Termination. This agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the term herein specified unless terminated or annulled by mutual agreement of the parties. 4, Nonassignability. This agreement is purely and solely with Lobbyist, it being understood that Seward desires to make use of its unique experience and abilities. Accordingly, Lobbyist shall have no right to assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise affect the agreement, nor any interest thereunder, nor any of the monies due or to become due it by reason of the terms therein 5, Waivers, Modificatirtn� c)r Alterations. Any waiver or modification of any of the provisions of this agreement or the termination thereof, shall be in writing and signed by the parties- 6. Construction. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Alaska. 7, Inde _e31 dent Conti-actor_ Neither this agreement, nor anything contained herein, shall be construed to extend to Lobbyist the right to act as agent for Seward nor to grant to Lobbyist any power of agency, whether actual, or apparent, or implied. Lobbyist shall remain throughout the performance of this agreement an independent contractor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals on the date and at the place first mentioned above. ,a STEVENS & ASSOCIATES, E:ASTAL�GH, City Manager naarz z ' y BAKER, Z.LNE, EDMONDS AND D'MALLEY CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ATTEST. 1-4 17 L' .a Mu/hv, 'MC City Clerk eY YI 14 w w y/ "r J "