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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN RONALD L. BOOK, ESQ.
AND THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH FOR
PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND LOBBYING
SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00), EFFECTIVE FROM MAY 1,
2013 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2014, ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR 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. Esq. 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 not to exceed Ten
Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), effective from May 1. 2013 through April 30, 2014, 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 an amount not to exceed Ten
Thousand Dollars ($10.000.00), effective from May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", be, and the same, is hereby approved.
Section 2. Authorization of Mayor. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said
Agreement.
Section 3. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do
all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
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Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May 2013.
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Norman S. Edelcup, ayor
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Vice Mayor Aelion _lL(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Gatto (Yes) _(No)
Commissioner Levin V(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Scholl Yes) (No)
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Contract for Professional Services
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of May, 2013, by and between
the City of Sunny Isles Beach, a Florida municipal corporation ("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:
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is 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 II herein below.
II. SERVICES
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 objectives, securing funds and grants for parks and recreation purposes, 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.
III. COMPENSATION
For all professional services provided by Book hereunder as described in paragraph II, the CITY
shall pay BOOK annual compensation of Ten Thousand and No/100 ($10,000.00) Dollars for May
1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. The parties may choose to extend this agreement for an
additional year.
IV. EFFECTIVE DATE, DURATION
This revised agreement shall be effective the 1st day of May 2013, and shall be effective through
April 30, 2014, subject to renewal upon such terms as the parties mutually agree.
V. TERMINATION
Either party hereto, at its discretion, may terminate this contract at any time upon thirty (30)
days' advance written notice to the other. In the event of such termination, the CITY shall be
obligated for costs incurred prior to the termination notice.
REPLY TO:
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VI, PRIORITY
BOOK shall not be prohibited from representing or providing the like services to other persons
and entities besides CITY, so long as BOOK shall avoid any representation or relation which would
create a conflict of interest, as determined by the City Attorney and City Manager. Further, BOOK
shall not take on any client or matter that would jeopardize BOOK's ability to devote time,
resources and effort necessary to fulfill to CITY hereunder,
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
BOOK shall be reimbursed by CITY for reasonable costs, including travel expenses, telephone,
copy fees, federal express and postage. Such costs shall not exceed Five Thousand and No/100
($5,000.00) Dollars for the contract period, unless otherwise 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.
IX. NOT ASSIGNABLE
This Agreement shall not be subject to assignment by either party hereto,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned parties have executed this Agreement on the date
indicated above.
WITNESSES: RON• D . . BOOK, P.A.
By:
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Print Name: Ron- . Book, Esquire
Print Name:
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
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Ct Con{orde Center 1-1999 northeast 191 Street, P14 ti-Rveniura,Flnrida 33150-Telephone(305)935-ie66-Fax(305)935-9131
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Christopher J. Russo, City Manager
DATE: 5/16/2013
RE: Approval of a Lobbyist Contract with Ronald L. Book, Esquire
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution approving an Agreement with Ronald L. Book, Esq. for
Lobbying services.
REASONS:
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 and for which the City may be eligible to
receive funding.
Ronald L. Book, Esq. has been under contract with the City since 1998 for
professional legislative and lobbyist services. The City and Mr. Book desire to
continue their professional association for the provision of legislative relations
and lobbyist services, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 effective from May
1, 2013 through April 30, 2014.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding is available in account no. 10-512-5317.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution
• Agreement
Agenda Item No.10E
Date 5/16/2013
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