HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-85-0878RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH THE
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT,
INC. TO CONTINUE REPRESENTATION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI IN WASHINGTON D.C. BY MR. MARK
ISRAEL, AS PART OF THE MAN IN WASHINGTON
PROGRAM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF
$20,000 AS A FEE FOR SAID SERVICES, PAYABLE
IN 12 EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL SUM NOT TO EXCEED
$4,000 FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF OUT-OF-POCKET
DISBURSEMENTS; WITH FUNDS THEREFOR
ALLOCATED FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND
ACCOUNTS, SPECIAL SERVICES, LIAISON, MAN IN
WASHINGTON PROGRAM.
,EAS,the City of Miami has been using the services of the
Center for Municipal Development Inc. since July 1973;
tEAS,the National Center for Municipal Development Inc.
�y closely with the National League of Cities ; and
tEAS,the city of Miami is a member of the National
League; and
WHEREAS the City of Miami needs to be informed on a regular
basis of the activities that take place in Washington D.C.
because of the great impact that such activities can have on the
City's budget and its ability to provide municipal services;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter
into an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney,
with the National Center for Municipal Development, Inc. to
continue representation of the City of Miami in Washington, D.C.
by Mr. Mark Israel as part of the Man in Washington Program.
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING OF
SEP Qp19 19885
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Section 2. The sum of $20,000 as a fee for said services,
payable in 12 equal monthly installments, is hereby approved and
an additional sum not to exceed $4,000 for reimbursement of
reasonable out-of-pocket disbursements is hereby approved with
funds therefor hereby allocated from Special Programs and
Accounts, Special Services, Liaison, Man in Washington Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of September , 19g5.
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PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED
CITY ATTORNEY
RM AND CORRECTNESS:
MAMCE A. FERRE
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT entered into this day of , 1985,
by and between the City of Miami, a municipal corRoration of
the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as 'CITY", and
the National Center for Municipal Development Inc., herein-
after referred to as "CONSULTANT".
WITNESSETH:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES:
The National Center for Municipal Development, Inc.
will assign a member of its staff to act as a Washington
Assistant to the City of Miami in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, The National Center for Municipal Development,
Inc., will provide supervision of the Washington Assistant
as desired by the City and proportionate to the level of
service specified; the National Center for Municipal
Development, Inc., will furnish requisite office space,
utilities, furnishings and equipment, secretarial services,
common -use office supplies and services, general admini-
strative support and consultation with the urban research
staff and access to those ongoing research activities and
studies of the National Center for Municipal Development,
Inc., the National League of Cities and the U. S. Conference
of Mayors required by the Washington Assistant and the City
of Miami in the performance of his prescribed functions
under this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Assistant will confer with the
Mayor such other personnel as the Mayor may designate at the
times and places mutually agreed to by the Mayor and the
Washington Assistant on all organizational planning and
program activity which has a bearing on the ability of the
City to make the best use of Federal aid programs; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Assistant will review Federal
executive proposals, legislation under consideration,
proposed and adopted administrative rules and regulations
and other Washington developments for the purpose of
advising the City on his own initiative of those items
which may have a bearing on City policy or programs; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Assistant will secure
and furnish such detailed information as may be available
on Federal programs in which the City indicates an
interest; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Assistant will review and
comment on proposals of the City which are being prepared
for submission to Federal agencies when requested to do so
by the Mayor; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Assistant will maintain liaison
with the City's Congressional delegation and will assist the
delegation in any matter which the City determines to be in
its best interest in the same manner as any other member of
the City's administrative staff might render assistance; and
WHEREAS, The Washington Assistant will counsel with the
City regarding appearances by City personnel before
Congressional Committee's and administrative agencies and
will arrange for appointments and accommodations for City
personnel as necessary; and
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WHEREAS, The Washington Assistant will contact Federal
agencies on the City's behalf when City applications take —
whatever actions appear to him to be required to obtain the
most favorable consideration of such applications; and
WHEREAS, In fulfilling his responsibilities under this
Agreement, the Washington Assistant will act in the name of
the City of Miami and with the title of Washington Assistant
to the Mayor; and
WHEREAS, The National Center for Municipal Development, -
Inc. will submit to the City of Miami, each month, a written
report explaining activities undertaken on behalf of. the
City for which payment is requested; and
WHEREAS, The National Center for Municipal Development,
Inc. shall indemnify and save the City harmless from and
against any and all claims, liabilities, losses and causes
of action, including reasonable attorney's fees, which may
arise out of the National Center for Municipal Development,
Inc.'s activities under this Contract, including any person
acting for or on its behalf; and
WHEREAS, The City reserves the right to audit the
records of the National Center for Municipal Development,
Inc. at any time during the performance of this Agreement
and for a period of one year after final payment is made
under this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, The :-NNational Center for Municipal Development,
Inc. warrants r_h.it it has not employed or retained any
company or persons to solicit or secure this Agreement and
that they have not offered to pay, paid, or agreed to pay any person or company any fee, commission, percentage,
brokerage fee, or gifts of any kind contingent upon or
resulting from the award of making this Agreement.
The National Center for Municipal Development, Inc. is
aware of the conflict of interest laws of the City of Miami
(Miami City Code Chapter 2, Section 2-11-.1) and the Florida
Statutes, and agrees that it will fully comply in all
respects with the terms of said laws.
WHEREAS, The parties hereto agree that this Agreement
shall be construed and enforced according to the laws,
statutes and case laws of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, It is understood and agree,-] that the
obligations undertaken by the National Center for Municipal
Development, Inc. pursuant to this Agreement shall not be
delegated to any other person or firm unless the City shall
first consent in writing to the performance of such services
or any part thereof by another person or firm; and
WHEREAS, That the National Center for Municipal
Development, Inc. and its employees and agents shall be
deemed to be an independent contractor, and not an agent or
employee of the City, and shall not attain any rights or
beneEits under the Civil Service or Pension Ordinance of the
City, or any rights generally afforded classified or
unclassified employees; further, it shall not be deemed
entitled to Florida Worker's Compensation benefits as an
employee of the City; and
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WHEREAS, All writings, diagrams, tracings, charts,
schedules and any other materials developed by the National
Center for Municipal Development, Inc., under this
Agreement, shall be delivered to the City by said National
Center for Municipal Development, Inc., upon completion of
the work and shall become the property of the City, without
restriction or limitation on their use. The National Center
for Municipal Development, Inc. agrees that all documents,
records, and reports maintained and generated pursuant to
this contractual relationship between the City and National
Center for Municipal Development, Inc. shall be subject to
all provisions of Public Records Laws, Chapter 119,
Florida Statutes.
It is further understood by and between the parties
that any information, writings, maps, contract documents or
any other matter whatsoever which is given by the City to
the National Center for Municipal Development, Inc.,
pursuant to this Agreement, shall at all times remain the
property of the City and shall not be used by the National
Center for Municipal Development, Inc. for any other
purposes whatsoever without the written consent of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual
covenants and obligations herein contained, and subject to
the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, the parties
hereto understand and agree as follows:
THE CITY OF MIAMI AND THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT, INC. CONCUR THAT THE FOLLOWING_ EXCLUSIONS
SHALLY APPLY TO THIS AGREEMENT:
The Washington Assistant assigned by the National
Center for Municipal Development, Inc. to the City of Miami
(1) Will not represent the interest of local
constituents of the City in pursuit of federal
business; and
(2) Will not represent the City before Congressional
Committees or in any judicial or quasi-judicial
hearing conducted by hearing boards or examiners
of Federal agencies, boards, or commissions; and
(3) Will not perform any accounting, engineering
legal or other similar professional services; and
(4) The National Center for Municipal Development, Inc
will not directly or indirectly participate in or
intervene in any political campaign on behalf of
or in opposition to any candidate for public
office; and
(5) The National Center for Municipal Development,
Inc. will not take a position on pending
legislation nor attempt to influence legislation
by propaganda or otherwise; and
(6) The National Center for Municipal Development,
Inc. will not present a position which clearly
and directly conflicts with the national policies
of the National League of Cities and the U. S.
Conference of Mayors.
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OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY OF MIAM1:
A. The City will supply the National Center for
Municipal Development, Inc. with names of persons
other than the Mayor authorized to request service
by the Washington Assistant and the person or
persons to be kept advised by the Assistant.
B. The City will supply a summary of all Federal
programs in which the City is participating and
advise the National Center for Municipal
Development, Inc. of any new applications filed
together with pertinent details as to the
substance of such applications.
C. The City will supply the Washington Assistant with
copies of budgets, planning documents and regular
reports of the Mayor and departments, Commission
agenda and proceedings, newspapers and other
materials which will assist the representative in
keeping himself current of City policies and
programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual
convenants and obligations herein contained, and subject
to the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, the
City of Miami and the National Center for Municipal
Development, Inc. hereto understand and agree.
II. TERM:
The City of Miami hereby contracts with the National
Center for Municipal Development, Inc., Washington, D.C.,
for a period of one year. The term of this Agreement shall
be from July 1 , 1985 through .tune 30, , 1986.
III. COMPENSATION:
A. This Agreement will be for TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
AND NO CENTS ($20,000) payable in advance equal
monthly installments of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED
AND SIXTY-SIX DOLLARS AND SIXTY-SEVEN CENTS
($1,666.67).
B. Payments will be made by the City upon receipt of
a monthly invoice from the National Center for
Municipal Development, Inc. Each invoice will be
accompanied by a written report prepared by the
National Center for Municipal Development, Inc.,
explaining activities undertaken on behalf of the
City for which payment is requested.
The City will reimburse the National Center for
Municipal Development, Inc. for: (1) all travel
expenses incurred; (2) all travel expenses for
attendance to any other conferences attended by
the Washington Assistant outside Washington, D.C.,
at the request of the City; said reimbursement not
to exceed the sum of FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO
CENTS ($4,000).
All long distance telephone expenses will be borne
by the City. The Mayor will determine policy
concerning usage.
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C. The City shall have the right to review and audit
the time records and related records of Consultant
pertaining to any payments by the City.
IV. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS:
Both parties shall comply with all applicable laws,
ordinance and codes of federal, state and local governments.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
A. All notices and other communications which shall
or may be given pursuant to this Agreement shall
be in writing and shall be delivered by personal
service, or by registered mail addressed to the
other party at the address indicated herein or as
the same may be changed from time to time. Such
notice shall be deemed given on the day on which
personally served; or, if by mail, on the fifth _
day after being posted or the date of actual
receipt, whichever is earlier.
B. Title and pargraph headings are for convenient
references and are not a part of this Agreement.
C. In the event of conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in
any attached documents, the terms in this
Agreement shall rule.
D. No waiver or breach of any provision of this
Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any
subsequent breach of the same or any other —
provision hereof, and no waiver shall be effective —
unless made in writing.
E. Should any provisions, paragraphs, sentences,
words or phrases contained in this Agreement be
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable
under tie laws of the State of Florida or the City
of Miami, such provisions, paragraphs, sentences,
words or phrases shall he deemed modified to the
extent necessary in order to conform with such
laws, or if not modifiable to conform with such
laws, then same shall be deemed severable, and in
either event, the remainiriU terms and provisions
of this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in
full force and effect.
VI. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS:
All documents developed by the Consultant under this
Agreement shall be delivered to the City by the said
Consultant upon completion of the services required and
shall become the property of the City, without restriction
or limitation on its use. The Consultant agrees that all
documents maintained and generated pursuant to this
contractual relationship between the City and the Consultant
shall be subject to all provisions of the Public Records
Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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It is further understood by and between the parties
that any information, writings, maps, contract documents,
reports or any other matter whatsoever which is given by
the City to the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall
at all times remain the property of the City and shall not be used by the Consultant for any other purposes whatsoever
without the written consent of the City.
VII. NONDELEGABILITY:
That the obligations undertaken by the Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall not be delegated or
assigned to any other person or firm unless the City shall
first consent in writing to the performance or assignment
of such services or any part thereof by another person or
firm.
VIII. AUDIT RIGHTS:
The City reserves the right to audit the records of
the Consultant at any time during the performance of this
Agreement and for a period of one year after final payment
is made under this Agreement.
IX. AWARD OF AGREEMENT:
The Consultant warrants that is has not employed or _
retained any person employed by the City to solicit or
secure this Agreement and that it has not offered to pay,
paid, or agreed to pay any person employed by the City any
fee, commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any
kind contingent upon or resulting Erom the award of this
Agreement.
X. CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT:
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced
according to the laws of the State of Florida.
XI. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS:
This Agreement shall be binding; upon the parties
herein, their heirs, executors, legal representatives,
successors, and assigns.
XII. INDEMNIFICATION:
The Consultant shall indemnify and save the City
harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities,
losses, and causes of action which may arise out of the
Consultant's activities under this Agreement, including all
other acts or omissions to act on the part of the Consultant
including any person acting for or on its behalf, and, from
and against any orders, judgments, or decrees which may be
entered and from and against all costs, attorney's fees,
expenses and liabilities incurred in the defense of any such
claims, or in the investigation thereof.
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It is further understood by and between the parties
that any information, writings, maps, contract documents,
reports or any other matter whatsoever which is given by
the City to the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall
at all times remain the property of the City and shall not
be used by the Consultant for any other purposes whatsoever
without the written consent of the City.
VI1. NONDELEGABILITY:
That the obligations undertaken by the Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall not be delegated or
assigned to any other person or firm unless the City shall
first consent in writing to the performance or assignment
of such services or any part thereof by another person or
firm.
VIII. AUDIT RIGHTS:
The City reserves the right to audit the records of
the Consultant at any time during the performance of this
Agreement and for a period of one year after final payment
is made under this Agreement.
IX. AWARD OF AGREEMENT:
The Consultant warrants that is has not employed or
retained any person employed by the City to solicit or
secure this Agreement and that it has not offered to pay,
paid, or agreed to pay any person employed by the City any
fee, commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any
kind contingent upon or resulting from the award of this
Agreement.
X. CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT:
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced
according to the laws of the State of Florida.
XI. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS:
This Agreement shall be binding; upon the parties
herein, their heirs, executors, legal representatives,
succeti5ors, and assigns.
XII. INDEMNIFICATION:
The Consultant shall indemnify and save the City
harmless froln and against any and all claims, l iabil ities,
losses, and causes of action which may arise out of the
Consultant's activities under this Agreement_, including all
other acts or omissions to act on the part of the Consultant
including any person acting for or on its behalf, and, from
and against any orders, judgments, or decrees which may be
entered and from and against all costs, attorney's fees,
expenses and liabilities incurred in the defense of any such
claims, or in the investigation thereof.
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XIII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
The Consultant is aware of the conflict of interest
laws of the City of Miami (City of Miami Code Chapter 2,
Article V), Dade County Florida (Dade County Code Section
2-11.1) and the State of Florida, and agrees that it will
fully comply in all respects with the terms of said laws.
XIV. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR:
The Consultant and its employees and agents shall be
deemed to be independent contractors, and not agents or
employees of the City, and shall not attain any rights or
benefits under the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of
the City, or any rights generally afforded classified or
unclassified employees; further he shall not be deemed
entitled to the Florida Worker's Compensation benefits as
an employee of the City.
XV. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT:
The City retains the right to terminate this Agreement
at any time prior to the completion of the services required
hereof without penalty to the City. This Agreement may be
terminated or renegotiated by either party at any time by
giving the other at least 60 days' notice in writing of such
intent to terminate or renegotiate. In no case, however,
will the City pay the Consultant an amount in excess of the
total sum provided by this Agreement.
It is hereby understood by and between the City and the
Consultant that any payment made in accordance with this
Section to Consultant shall be made only if the said
Consultant is not in default under the terms of this
Agreement. If the Consultant is in default, then the City
shall in no way be obligated and shall not pay the
Consultant any sum whatsoever.
XVI. NONDISCRIMINATION:
The Consultant agrees that it shall not discriminate as
to race, sex, color, creed, or national origin in connection
with its performance under this Agreement.
XVII. MINORITY PROCUREMENT COMPLIANCE:
The Consultant acknowledges that it has been furnished
a copy of Ordinace No. 9775, the Minority Procurement
Ordinance of the City of Miami, and agree to comply with all
applicable substantive and procedural provisions therein,
including any amendments thereto.
XVIII. CONTINGENCY CLAUSE:
Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the
availability of funds and continued authorization for
program activities and is subject to amendment or
termination due to lack of funds, or authorization,
reduction of funds, and/or change in regulations.
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XIX. DEFAULT PROVISION:
In the event that CONSULTANT shall fail to comply with each
and every term and condition of this Agreement or fails to
perform any of the terms and conditions contained herein, then
CITY, at its sole option, upon written notice to CONSULTANT may
cancel and terminate this Agreement, and all payments, advances,
or other compensation paid to CONSULTANT by CITY while CONSULTANT
was in default of the provisions herein contained, shall be
forthwith returned to CITY.
XX. AMENDMENTS:
No amendments to this Agreement shall be binding on either
party unless in writing and signed by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
instrument to be executed by the respective officials thereunto
duly authorized, this the day and year first above written.
ATTEST:
MATTY HIRAI
City Clerk
ATTEST:
Corporate Secretary
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS:
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
Corporation of the State of
Florida
By
City Manager
!IATIONAL CENTER FOR MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT
BY
—JON G4-WITHER PR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CORPORATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The National Center for Municipal
Development, Inc. desires to enter into an agreement with
the City of Miami; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors at a duly held
corporate meeting has considered the matter in accordance
with the By -Laws of the corporation:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS that the President and Secretary are hereby _
authorized and instructed to enter into a contract in the —
name and on behalf of this corporation with the City of
Miami upon the terms contained in the proposed contract to
which this resolution is attached.
DATED this 1st day of July , 1985.
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John J. Gunther, President, NCMD, Inc. ,
i /SECRETARY/TREASURER, NCMD, Inc.
CITY OF MIAMI. FI-CRIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO. The H;rrrable ',-layer ar.-d M•_mbers
DATE August 28, 1985 ClLE.
r�f the City C.mmissi,n
_UFIJ EC' Le; isiative C:rsu ldart
1:,rtracts.
FROM
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REFERENCESSe
City Mar.ager
ENCLOSURES
Since the last commissicr, meeting
I have reviewed cur legislative
consultants contracts and have
;net with cur Washington, D.C.
ccnsul`ants, Sylvest -r Lukis(of
Cramer, Haber & Lukis and dark
Israel(of the National Center fcr
Municipal Development.
The contract with Cramer. Hater �
Lukis has recently beer. renewed
f '.r -in'a year and I 3.T. very sarlsf
y--rj iith their perfcrmarce in
i --bbyir.g fcr the Bayside 1!DAG Grant and they are n ,w fccusirg ir.
cr. the UDAG Grant application
f,r the Cvertcwr. - Park West
Project.
Ir. my meeting with Mark Israel
I was impressed with the :weekly
reports that are prepared in Washington and distributed to the
City Commission and to at least 25 City administrators in 15
departments. This consultant has
been serving Miami for 12 years
and is very knowledgeable about
the reeds cf the City and has a
working relationship with a fairly
large number of City staff. I
will place this cr_r.tract or. the September agenda for your
approval with my recommendation,.
Attached are summaries of all 5 legislative consultants for your
review.
Our Tallahassee ccrsultarts are Eric "Rick" Sisser, Marilyn Reed
and M. Athalie Range. These lobbyists work together as a team.
Rick Sisser is our lead state legislative 1iai3,n and c„rdirates
the activities of the ,trier two c,rsultants.
Marilyn Reed is well kn�,wn f,r her ability to understand the
state environmental laws and has a working relationship with most
cf the key people that cause charges t, these 'Laws. It is
important that the City's interests be effectively represented in
this complicated area :f legisiaticn. Mani is particul3rij
affected because ,f its locaticr. adjacent to ervir,nmer.tally
sensitive areas and its rapid growth.
M. Athalie Range, a f,r"ner Miami Cr.mmissir-,ner and State Secretary
of Community Affairs is close tc black community leaders ar.d Key
state legislator, Se►.atcr Carrie Meek. Mrs. Range lobbied fcr
the "Florida Small and Minr-rity Business assistance Act ,f 1985"
which will provide up tc 35,000,000. it state funds tec assist
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of the City C :mmissicr.
From: Sergi, Pereira
August 23. 1985
RE. Legislative Cor.suitar.ts
black businessmen tr, achieve ertrar.ce irtc the business community
and was an important partt .f the City's team it Talahassee during
the 1985 session.
These contracts will be reviewed it more detail when they come ;;p
for renewal in December. Meanwhile, the major eff,;rt will be to
identify legislative pr' ;rities frr the 1986 legislature Lr.d
selecting projects that can be funded it the Govern .rIs bUvget.
The state legislative consultants will be maetirg with the
Legislative Review Task Force it level:ping issues tc be
presented for review by the City Ccmmissir:r, in October. This
Task F^rce is under the directior ,f Clark Merrill. Assistant to
the City Manager fcr Inter-,vernmental affairs, and provides the
City's cGr.sUltants .Jith the `raatest am'',Ur:t :f sdmiristrative
support possible.
1 have beer, meeting with representatives ,f Sparber, S hevir,
Shape & ;lei lbror.r.er regarding their contract that expired or. July
5, 1`385. Mr Arthur Teele of that `irm has beer, representing the
City in Washington, D.C. or several important issues regarding
federal participation it our 3ayside Project. This firm gas also
developed a capacity to deal with representatives and staff ir.
Tallahassee. I believe that there is value in developing a task
oriented ccr.tract with this law firm that is or. ar: as needed
project basis and aimed at specific projects that are 4denti°iea
by the City. Compensation for services would be for each project
c .mpleted .
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CITY OF MIAMI
LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT
CONTRACT SUMMARIES
AS OF
AUGUST, 1985
PREPARED BY
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CITY OF MIAMI
LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT CONTRACT SUMMARIES
AS OF AUGUST. 1985
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WASHINGTON D.C. CONSULTANTS
CRAMER, HABER & LUKIS, P.C. 1
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT (MARK ISRAEL) 3
TALLAHASSEE CONSULTANTS
E R I C 'RICK' SISCER
MARILYN REED
M. ATHALIE RANGE
CONTRACT EXPIRED
SPARSER, SHEVIN, SHAPO & HEILBRONNER (ARTHUR TEELE)
CONSULTANTS MONTHLY BALLANCE REPORT
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CITY OF MIAMI
CONSULTANT CONTRACT SUMMARY Date: g Au ust 29 1985
ber & Lukis, P.C. Address: 818 Connecticut Avenue N.W.
;vlvester Lukis
ince: 1981
4-23-85 to 4-22-86
Third Floor
Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: (202) 554-1100
Resolution number: °5-169
ded direct lobbying efforts for City UDAG Grant for Bayside
is working to secure UDAG Grant for Overtown/Park West. Is
?ssive in helping to resolve census problems and Federal fiscal
:tions that adversely affect Miami such as revenue sharing.
scope of Confers with Mayor, City Commission, City Manager, and other City
services:
officials on matters affecting City's participation in Federal
programs. Maintains liaison with and assists City's Congressional
Delegation in matters affecting the City. Assists City personnel
when they appear before Congressional Committees or Federal agencies.
Assists in review of City's Federal Proposals or legislation that
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Compen- Personal Services (Max.) Expenses (Actual) Total (Actual)
sation:
1984-85 S33,000.00 $9,000.00 _ $1,457.38 $42,000 /$34,457.38
1985-86 45,000.00 3,000.00 48,000.00
Method of 53,750/Monthly invlice, plus invoiced expenses.
payment:
Reports: Periodic oral and written reports to the Mayor, City Commissioners,
City Manager, Intergovernmental Affairs, and other City officials.
Cramer, Haber & Lukis
Scope of Services (Conc'l.)
will have an impact upon the City. Assists the City with funding
applications. Consults with City about changes in Federal Revenue
Sharing, Community Development Block Grants, or other major pro-
grams, and their impact on the City.
scope of
services:
Compen-
sation:
1984-85
1985-86
Method of
payment:
Reports:
CITY OF MIAMI
CONSULTANT CONTRACT SUMMARY
Date: August 29, 1985
lal Center for Municipal Address: 1620 Eye Street
THent Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20006
ve: Mark Israel Phone: (202) 429-0160
:t since: July, 1973
ract: 7-1-84 to 6-30-85 Resolution number: Pending
Provided City with weekly and monthly reports on Federal issues
and g+a,,L ;,„ui-iiiation that impacts on the City. This information
,gas distributed to cognizant City staff and City Commissioners on
a regular basis.
Confers with the Mayor, City Commissioners, City Manager, and other
City officials on all Federal activities that affect the City.
Reviews proposals, Federal Legislation, and other items affecting
City. Supplies detailed information on Federal Programs. Reviews
and critiques City's Proposals. Maintains liaison with City's
Congressional Delegation. Contacts Federal Agencies on City's
behalf.
Personal Services (Max.) Expenses (Actual) Total (Actual)
S181000.00 $4,000.00 - $1,658.82
20,000.00(Proposed) $4,000.00 (Proposed)
$22,000 /S19,658.82
24,000.00 (Proposed)
$1,666.67 /Monthly invoice, plus invoiced expenses.
Weekly and monthly written reports outlining all Federal activities
impacting on City. Also makes many special reports on pending
Federal Legislation upon request, or as it may impact on Miami.
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CITY OF MIAMI
CONSULTANT CONTRACT SUMMARY
Date: August 29, 1985
k Sisser Address: P.O. Box 0103308
Miami, Florida 33101
hive: Rick Sisser Phone: (305) 576-7667
:ract since: 1977
)ntract. 1-1-85 to 12-31-85 Resolution number: 84-1477
Provided vital leadership in developing and achieving the City's
is
Stara logiclAtiva coals. Some of those passed in 1985 are as
follows: $5,000,000 Minority Enterprise Fund; $500,000 Miss
Universe Pageant; S500,000 FIU-Bio Med Center; Parking Violation
Legislation that could force payment of much of the $400,000 in
unpaid traffic tickets.
Scope of
services:
Compen-
sation:
1984-85
Meets with Florida Legislators and their staffs, lobbying for
City's position on legislative items affecting the City. Advises
and consults with City officials and keeps them informed about
legislative developments. Assists the City in preparing for
ensuing Florida Legislative Sessions.
Personal Services (Max.) Expenses (Actual) Total (Actual)
$30,000.00 S12,000.00_ $12,000.00 542,000/$42,000
1985-86 30,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00
Method of
payment:
Reports:
$12,000 lump sum expenses; $2,500/Plonth (12) in
42 ,000/ 42,000
advance.
Oral and written reports to intergovernmental Affairs. End -of -the
Legislative session report, which includes reports from Athalie
Rance and Marilyn Reed, to City officials.
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CITY OF MIAMI
CONSULTANT CONTRACT SUMMARY
Name: Marilyn Reed Address:
Representative: Marilyn Reed
Under contract since: 1984
Date: August 29, 1985
3183 McDonald Street
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Phone: (305) 446-9782
Term of contract: 1-1-85 to 12-31-85 Resolution number: 85-317
Services Lobbys for environmental legislation that protects the City in State
performed:
and local permitting. Works with the Planning Department as a con-
sultant on growth management issues. Provides the City with techni-
cal knowledge regarding environmental legislation and regulations.
Z)cope of Represents the City with lobbying efforts in environmental areas.
services:
Coordinates efforts with Rick Sisser in areas of environmental and
growth management. Meets with, informs, and consults with City
officials. Monitors County, State, and Federal legislative efforts.
Consults with City officials relating to environmental and growth
management issues after the session.
Compen- Personal Services (Max.) Expenses (Actual) Total (Actual)
sation: r. or ?200 Per
1984-85 diem,.not over $10,000* $6,000 _ $6,000.00 $16,000/$15,660.00*
expen e .
1985-86 $19,000.00 $9,000.00 $28,000.00
Method of $225 Per diem plus expenses during session. $400/month plus expenses
payment: June througn December for 10Cd! dTid/'ui specid! effor ts.
Reports: Reports are written and verbal and included as a part of regular
reports from Rick Sisser. Meets with Legislative Review Task Force
weekly during Legislative session.
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Name: Athalie Range
CITY OF MIAMI
CONSULTANT CONTRACT SUMMARY
Date: August 29, 1985
Address: 5727 N.W. 17 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33142,
Representative: Athalie Range Phone: (305) 691-4343
Under contract since: 1984
- Term of contract: 1-1-85 to 12-31-85 Resolution number: 85-318
Services Lobbied Tor '-riorida Small and Minority Business Assistance Act
performed:
of 1985", funded for S5 million. Lobbied against a Bill that
would force cities to accept group homes with fellons located in
residential areas, in spite of zoning laws to the contrary.
Scope of Maintains continuous liaison with Rick Sisser. Meets with Florida
services:
Legislators and staffs. Lobbies for Miami's position on State
legislation affecting the City of Miami. Reports to and counsels
with Miami officials. Assists the City in preparing for the 1985
and 1986 Legislative session.
Compen- Personal Services (Max.) Expenses (Actual) Total (Actual)
sation:
1984-85 5,000.00 per diem* $6,000.00 _ $4,859.74 S21,000.00/$19,609.74
15,000.00 for Session
1985-86 5,000.00 per diem S9,000.00 29,000.00
xpen a .00
Method of S5,000/Month for April, May, June. S50/Hr.local after Session. Plus
payment: expenses.
Reports: Reports are included with regular, periodic and end -of -Legislative
session reports from Rick Sisser. Attends, and gives oral reports,
weeks meetings of the Legislative Review Task Force during the
Legislative session, and is in regular contact with the Office of
Intergovernmental Affairs.
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CITY OF MIAMI
CONSULTANT CONTRACT SUMMARY Date: g Au ust 29 1985
Name: Sparber, Shevin, Shapo & Address: 30th Floor Amerifirst Bldg.
One S.E. 3 Avenue
Representative: Arthur Teele
Under contract since: July, 1984
Term of contract: 7-8-84 to 7-7-85
Miami, Florida 33131
Phone: ( 305) 358-7990
Resolution number: 84-742
Services Provided assistance on the Bayside UDAG Grant, and gave City staff
performed:
help in dealing with the Federal bureauracy in regard to the
Overtown/Park West project.
Scope of __Consults with Mayor, City Commission, City Manager, and other
services:
City officials on programs and policies of the U.S. Department
of Transportation, Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, and
Urban Mass Transportation. Support for Expo 500. Maintains liai-
son with City's Congressional Delegation. Counsels City personnel
_ about appearances before Congressional Committees or Federal
Compen- Personal Services (Max.) Expenses (Actual) Total (Actual)
sation: $42,000.00 $12,000.00 5536.20 $54,000/542,536.20
1984-85
1985-86
Method of Monthly invoice, S3,500/Month, plus monthly expenses.
payment:
Reports: Made verbal reports to City Manager's Office and cognizant
departments affected by Federal issues being represented by the
consiltant.
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Sparber, Shevin, Shapo and Heilbronner
Scope of Services (Conc'l.)
Agencies. Assists City in review of proposed Federal Legislation
and/or Programs. Assists City with funding applications.
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tr,A/CAUI.i{
CONSULTANTS' MONTHLY BALAW I•: i(FPUNI'
JIILY, t6 , 198 5
ii,n-it ,n, ,y
CONSULTANT'S
NAME
P,:rs. serv.
I'er Diem
NA
AMO
Expenses
$ 3,000
ToLal
$ 4ti,000
Nere;. :;erv.
$ 45,OU(;
Pf r• Dirm
NA
[:x xnoes
$ 3000
CRAMER, HABER, LU IS
$ 45,000
NATIONAL CENTER FOR
18,000
NA
4,000
22,000
AGRELMLNI
EEEDID
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMLNT
RANGE, ATIIALIE
29,000
NA
]NCLl1DCU
2(1,00(1
NA
NA
PLED, MARILYN
28,�71
NA
INCLUDED
2(l,(100
42,000
12,500,00
NA
-0-
SISSER, RICK
30,000
NA
42,000
AGREEMENT
ENDED 7/6/85
SPARBER, ET AL
•
42,000
NA
12,0()O
54,000
/,OD0,00
NA
11,463,80
TuL,I
$ 48,000 ,
3,452.58
1191.51
14.986.42
12,500,00
19,463.80
CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO.The Honorable Mayor and Members
cf the City Ccmmissicn
FROM! Sergio Pereira
City Manager
DATE: august 23, 1985 FILE
SUBJECT Natie;r.al Center For
Municipal Development,
Inc.
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES.
Resolution.
It is recommended that the City Ccmmissicr, adopt _
the proposed Resolution, authorizing the City
Manager to enter into an agreement with the
NaLicnal Center for Municipal Deveicpmer.t, Inc. to
continue representation of the City of Miami by
Mr. Mark israei, as part cf the !Iar.-ir.-Washington
Program, and allocating $20,000 payable in 12
monthly equal instalLmerts, plus $4,000 for cut -
of -pocket disbursements, from the General Fund -
Special Programs and Accounts, as compensation fcr
said services.
The City of Miami has beer, represented in Washington D.C. by Mark Israel of the
National Center for Municipal Development, Inc. since July 1973. During these 12
years the City has received substantial benefit from this representation that has
resulted in the City being better prepared to qualify for millions of dollars in
Federal Grants as well as receiving good information regarding pending and passed
Federal legislation..
The new annual agreement between. the City of Miami and the National Center for
Municipal Development, Inc. provides the City with a continuation of
representation and assistance in Washington, D.C. on Federal programs and
legislation.
The National Center for Municipal Development works closely with the National
League of Cities and publishes a weekly report called I'INFOSHARE" that describes
the federal activities that affect Miami. This report is sent to the City
Commission as well as to ecgrizart City staff.
Mr. Mark Israel continues to provide us with irfcrmaticr, about specific
legislative initiatives which may impact the City. He also provides the City with
appropriate contacts in Washington to pursue City projects, and researches issues
pending before Congress that require the City's attention .
This agreement provides a $2,000 increase over the prier yearly contract and is
retroactive to June 30, 1985.
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