HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2017-2728 RESOLUTION NO. 2017- 717-g
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AN
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN RONALD L. BOOK, P.A. AND
THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH FOR PROFESSIONAL
LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND LOBBYING SERVICES, IN A
TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY-TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($72,500.00),
EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 1, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach has had and continues to anticipate a number
of issues that will come before the Florida Legislature and possibly other legislative bodies that
will directly affect the City of Sunny Isles Beach and for which the City of Sunny Isles Beach
may be eligible to receive funding; and
WHEREAS, since 1998 the City has contracted Ronald L. Book, P.A. for the provision
of professional legislative and lobbyist services; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Book has performed well overall, assisting the City in securing grant
monies from State and County agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City and Mr. Book desire to continue their professional association for
the provision of legislative relations and lobbyist services, in an amount of Sixty-Five Thousand
Dollars ($65,000.00) and Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) for reimbursements,
for a total amount not to exceed Seventy-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($72,500.00),
effective from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, in accordance with the professional Services
Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval of Agreement. The Agreement by and between the City of Sunny Isles
Beach and Ronald L. Book, P.A. for professional services, in a total amount not to exceed
Seventy-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($72,500.00), effective from July 1, 2017 through
June 30, 2018, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", be, and the same, is hereby approved.
Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute
said agreement and to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
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Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21' day of Sep ember ►017.
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. " Geor_ H. Scholl, Mayor
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Maiiricio Betafieur, CMC, Acting City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Moved by: COMMIS'S t ofi 6141-11)
Seconded by: VI CC M da_ ao(--Z,M4-0
Vote:
Mayor Scholl ✓ (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Goldman ✓ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Aelion ✓ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Gatto V (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Svechin ✓(Yes) (No)
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Contract for Professional Services
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into 21"day of June,2017 by and between the City of Sunny Isles Beach,
; a Florida municipalcorporation ("CITY")and Ronald L. Book, Esquire ("BOOK"), an attorney and member of the Florida
Bar,doing business as Ronald L. Book, P.A.
THE PARTIES HERETO DO COVENANT AND AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
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I. PURPOSE
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The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for the CITY to retain the professional services of BOOK for coordination of
the City's legislative relations and for lobbying requirements,as described in paragraph 11 herein below.
11. SERVICES
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BOOK shall provide all necessary legislative relations and lobbying services in any jurisdiction to the City of Sunny Isles
Beach,including advising the City Attorney of any new legislation that may affect the City.Such services shall include work
for the purposes of securing funds and grants for various purposes from State, Federal and other sources, promoting
intergovernmental cooperation in achieving CITY's objective,securing funds and grants for parks and recreation purposes, r
crime prevention, economic development, tourism, beautification, traffic and streetscape improvement, beach
renourishment and other purposes. BOOK shall regularly report the status of his efforts to the City Manager and/or City
Attorney.
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III. COMPENSATION
For all professional services provided by BOOK hereunder as described in paragraph II, the CITY shall pay BOOK annual
compensation of Sixty-Five Thousand and No/100 ($65,000.00) Dollars for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30,
2018.The City Manager may choose to extend this agreement for an additional year at the same contract price. ill
LilIV. EFFECTIVE DATE, DURATION
This revised agreement shall be effective the is'day of July, 2017 and shall be effective through June 30, 2018 subject to
renewal upon such terms as the parties mutually agree.
V. TERMINATION �
itjEither party hereto,at its discretion,may terminate this contract at any time uponthirty(30)days advancewritten notice
to-the other.In the event of such termination,the CITY shall be obligated for costs incurred prior to the termination notice.
Vi. PRIORITY
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BOOK shall not be prohibited from representing or providing the like services to other persons and entities besides CITY, '_n;
so longus BOOK shall avoid any representation or relation which would create a conflict of interest,as determined by the 0
City Attorney and City Manager. Further,BOOK shall not take on any client or matter that would jeopardize BOOK's ability fel
to devote time, resources and effort necessary to fulfill to CITY hereunder.
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VII. MALPRACTICE INSURANCE
BOOK shall carry lawyer's professional malpractice insurance or other form of insurance,which shall provide coverage of
not less than Five Hundred Thousand and No/100($500,000.00)Dollars.
VIII. PROCESSING OF COSTS I
BOOK shall be reimbursed by CITY for reasonable costs, including travel expenses,telephone,copy fees, Federal Express
and postage. Such costs shall not exceed Seven Thousand Five Hundred and No/100($7,500) Dollars for contract year
2017=2018,,unless approved by the City Manager. If BOOK Is traveling on behalf of several clients, the CITY shall be
responsible for such costs on a pro-rated and equal basis.
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IX. NOTASSIGNABIE
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This Agreement shall not be subject to assignment by either party hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned parties have executed this Agree '- t on the date indicated above.
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Christopher J. Russo, City Manager
DATE: 9/21/2017
RE: Ratification of Agreement with Ronald L. Book, P.A.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the Resolution
ratifying the agreement with Ronald L. Book, P.A.
REASONS:
Since 1998 the City has contracted Ronald L. Book, P.A. for the
provision of professional legislative and lobbyist services. Mr. Book has
performed well with securing grant and legislative monies from State
and County agencies and assisting with other legislative matters. With
Mr. Book's help, the City has realized millions over the years, including
most recently the $300,000 state appropriation for drainage in FY
2017/18.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Account No. 001-2-5120-431001-00000
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution
Agreement
Item Number: 10.1.
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