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Home My WebLink AboutOMNI-CRA-M-02-0067ITEM 16 RESOLUTION NO. OMNI/CRA R- 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH STEWART BARNES, LLP, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO CRA GENERAL COUNSEL FOR GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPRESENTATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $78,000 SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Stewart Barnes, LLP, in a form acceptable to CRA General Counsel for Government and Public Affairs Representation, in an amount not to exceed $78,000 subject to the availability of funds from account number Section 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 291h day of July, 2002. Pricilla Thompson Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Alejandro Vilarello CRA General Counsel Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman SEOPW/CRA OMM XRA 02- _67 02-r 138 CRA AGENDA July 29, 2002 ITEM 16 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. and Date: July 16, 2002 File: Members of the CRA Board Subject: Contract with Stewart Barnes, LLP From: Annette Lewis References: Acting Executive Dipor Enclosures: Resolution RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the CRA Board of Directors approve the attached resolution authorizing the CRA Executive Director to enter into an agreement with Stewart Barnes, LLP, in a form acceptable to CRA General Counsel for Government and Public Affairs Representation, in an amount not to exceed $78,000. BACKGROUND On May 30, 2002, the CRA Board adopted resolutions SEOPW/CRA R-02-97 and OMNI/CRA R-02- 36 authorizing the CRA Executive Director plan a site visit to Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Stewart Barnes LLP currently represents the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce and can act as the liaison for the coordination of the site visit. In addition, Stewart Barnes LLP can seek federal line item appropriations for the preliminary design and long term planning of community and economic development projects in the CRA redevelopment areas including the Entertainment Districts and the Grande Promenade project. The CRA is forwarding this resolution for approval to secure funding commitments from the 2003 appropriations currently being delegated. BUDGETARY IMPACT: Funding Source: SEOPW & OMNI TIF Account Number: 686001.590320.6.270 & 689001.550108.6.270 Budgetary Impact: $78,000 02- 6'7 SEOPW/CRA 02- 138 CRA AGENDA July 29, 2002 C: Tj t �r STEwARTBARNES LLP A Government and Publg4ffairs Firm Jarvis C. Stewart June 18, 2002 The Honorable Arthur E. Teele, Jr. - Chairman City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency 300 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Suite 309 Miami, Florida 33131 Dear Mr. Chairman: Thank you for affording Stewart Barnes the opportunity to represent the City of Miami - Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Over the last several weeks, we have spent a great deal of time becoming acquainted with the city and projects targeted by CRA. Our studies indicate that under your leadership, CRA is clearly on the path leading to enhancing opportunity and dynamic growth. We are excited about our role in such an endeavor. Attached please find an Agreement for Government and Public Affairs Representation. The agreement is standard and includes basic contractual language, such as a Scope of Work, Contract Duration and Compensation. I hope it meets with your and the Commission's approval. Should you wish to discuss the details of this agreement, please feel free to contact me or my partner, Trey Barnes at 202.833.9400. Thank you again and we look forward to getting started! Respectfully""", Cc: The Honorable Alexis M. Herman SE®PW / CRA 02— 138 CTnI.11�111/CRA 1501 M Street, NW Suite 1175 Washington, DC 20005 0 2 — 67 Telephone: 202.833.9400 Facsmihe: 202.833.9401 E-mail: stewart@stewartbarnes.com Website: www.stewartbarnes.com S CO STEWART BARl w'S LLP "=' A Government and Public Affairs Firm Agreement for Government and Public Affairs Representation Between the City of Miami — Community Redevelopment Agency And Stewart Barnes LLP I. Introduction This Agreement dated 18th of June, 2002 is entered into by and between the City of Miami — Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"), the client, and Stewart Barnes LLP ("SB"), the representative. Stewart Barnes, a Washington, DC based government and public affairs firm, agrees to provide government and legislative affairs representation to the City of Miami - CRA, a local government agency located in Florida. II. Scope of Work Services provided under this agreement are as follows: 1) Management of federal budget and appropriation issues — SB agrees to seek, on behalf of the CRA, federal line -item appropriations for the purposes of preliminary design and long term planning of community and economic development projects in the City of Miami. Projects include, but are not limited to: 1) the Jazz and Blues Overlay District (Omni Redevelopment area); 2) the Gospel, Jazz and Blues Overlay (Southeast Overtown Redevelopment area); 3) the Club Entertainment District (Parkwest Redevelopment area); and 4) the Grande Promenade Project. 2) Washington Liaison and Site Visit Coordination — SB agrees to serve as liaison between CRA, its Commissioners, Members of Congress and federal agencies, in an ongoing effort to increase the agency's presence in Washington and on the national level. SB also agrees to assist CRA in planning and coordinating site visits to cities and local communities around the country. 3) Develop Strategic Partnerships — SB agrees to assist CRA in developing strategic partnerships with private sector entities who could potentially serve as project development collaborators. SEOPW/c 02 - 138 ®�M/CRA - 67 rn t STEWART BARDS LLP Co A Government and Public Affairs Firm �r+ Page 2 — Agreement — City of Miami - CRA r-, III. Contract Duration The services outlined above shall begin July 1, 2002, and conclude June 30, 2003. IV. Compensation and Payment Schedule The compensation for SB's services shall be five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per month, with a monthly expense cap of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00). In addition, SB shall be paid a bonus in the amount of 10% of the value of any and all federal line -item appropriations secured for CRA. This bonus is due and payable with in 30 days of the publishing of the line -item appropriation. Please Note: By federal law, SB cannot be compensated (including bonus) using federal appropriated funds. Payment Schedule: SB agrees to provide an invoice by the 15`h of each month with payment for services rendered due by the last calendar day of the same month. Jafvis C Stewart Stewart Barnes LLP 1501 M Street, NW, Suite 1175 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 833-9400 Signed: Z_?_iday c Signed: day of The Honorable Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Chairman City of Miami - CRA 300 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Suite 309 Miami, Florida 33131 (3051 579-3324 2002 — (STEWART BARNES LLP) 2002 — (CITY OF MIAMI - CRA) SEOPW/CRA 0 2 - 138 OPiC 0267 -