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Home My WebLink AboutR-83-0651.j-83-613 RESOLUTION NO.r�i"�C)J 1L� A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT 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 $18,000 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 THERE- FOR ALLOCATED FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, SPECIAL SERVICES, LIAISON, MAN IN WASHINGTON PROGRAM, CODE NO. 920207-270. 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 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. Section 2. The sum of $18,000 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, Ccde No. 920207-270. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th day of July , 1983. Maurice A. Ferre M A Y O R R PH G. ONGIE, CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED: 4A4'/' -7, ROBERT F. CLAITK DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF ?SF R. GARCIA-PEDROSA Y ATTORNEY JUL 18 1983 REMARKS 16 4 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of between THE CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida and THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT, INC. WITNESSETH: In consideration of the premises and mutual covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree: I. OBLIGATIONS OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT, INC. A. 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. B. 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 in paragraph 2, subparagraphs A and B below: 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 administrative 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. C. The Washington Assistant will confer with the Mayor and such other City 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. D. The Washington Assistant will review Federal executive proposals, legis- lation 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. E. The Washington Assistant will secure and furnish such detailed information as may be available on Federal programs in which the City indicates an interest. F. 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. G. 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. H. The Washington Assistant will counsel with the City regarding appearances by City personnel before Congressional Committees and administrative agencies and will arrange for appointments and accommodations for City personnel as necessary. I. The Washington Assistant will contact Federal agencies on the City's behalf when City applications are under consideration by such agencies and otherwise take whatever steps appear to him to be required to obtain the most favorable consideration of such applications. J. 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. 83-6-514 46 116 K. 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. L. The National Center for Municipal Development, Inc. will not take a position on pending legislation nor attempt to influence legislation by propaganda or other- wise. M. 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. 2. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI A. The City of Miami will contract with the National Center for Municipal Development, Inc., Washington, D.C. for a period of one year. B. The contract will be $18,0 G0 payable in advance in equal monthly instal- ments of $1,500. 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. C. The City will supply the National Center for Municipal Development, Inc. of 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. D. 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. E. The City will supply the Washington Assistant with copies of budgets, plan- ning documents and regular reports of the Mayor and departments, Council agenda and proceedings, newspapers and other materials which will assist the representative in keeping himself current on City policies and programs. F. The City will reimburse the National Center for Municipal Development, Inc. for: (1) all travel expenses incurred pursuant to paragraph 1, subparagraph C; (2) all travel expenses for attendance at any other conferences attended by the Washington Assistant outside of Washington, D.C. at the request of the City; said reimbursement not to exceed the sum of $4,000. G. All long distance telephone expenses will be borne by the City. The Mayor will determine policy concerning telephone usage. 3. THE CITY OF MIA14I AND THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT, INC.CONCUR THAT THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIONS SHALL APPLY TO THIS AGREEMENT The Washington Assistant assigned by the National Center for Municipal Develop- ment, Inc. to the City of Miami: A. Will not represent the interest of local constituents of the City in pursuit of Federal business. S. Will not represent the City before Congressional Committees or in any judi- cial or quasi-judicial hearing conducted by hearing boards or examiners of Federal agencies, boards or'commission. C. Will not perform any legal, engineering, accounting or other similar pro- fessional services. D. Will not represent a position which clearly and directly conflict with the national policies of the National League of Cities and the U. S. Conference of Mayor; 83-651t 0 0 THIS AGREEMENT shall take effect the lst day of -uy, 1983. It may be terminated or renegotiated by ci.ther party at any time by giving the other at least 60 days notice in writing of such intent to terminate or renegotiate. ATTEST: RALPH G. ONGIE CITY CLERK ATTEST: SECRETARY REVIEWED BY: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal cor- poration of the State of Florida Bv_ : HOWARD V . GARY CITY MANAGER NATIONAL CENTER FOR MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT, INC. By: PRESIDENT APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: JOSE R. GARCIA-PEDROSA CITY ATTORNEY 83-6516 National Center for M inict al Deve �opnent CITY OFFICES IN WASHINGTON 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20006 202-429-0160 Report of Activities For Miami, Florida Mark Israel, Washington Representative Cable Television - Extensive staff support to Miami's cable officer in trying to block extremely unfavorable federal legislation. Economic Development - Extensive counseling with staff of Miami Capitol, the Office of Economic Development, the Office of Trade Promotion on strategies and opportunities for federal funding. Weekly written reports on legislative and administrative developments. Numerous telephone conversations interpreting the written material. Urban Finance - Advised the budget office on the precise amounts of federal funds coming to the city and 99 the progress of Revenue Sharing re-enactment. Handicapped - Advised the coordinator for the handicapped of federal legislative developments. Emergency Food and Shelter - Provided detailed information on the new programs. Public Safety - Liaison with Congressional staff to help pass a bill to reimburse Miami for extraordinary police costs caused by foreign visitors. Reported on new legislation providing grants for public safety. International Trade - Liaison with State Department on African Trade prospects. Analysis on Caribbean Initiative•Legislation. Weekly Reports to Miami officials on federal developments in the following: Arts Community Development Block Grants Economic Development Employment and Training General Revenue Sharing Housing Human Services Public Safety Recreation Transportation 83-651, -Founded in 1966 as the MAN IN WASHINGTON SERVICE* by the NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES and the UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS 83-651► 62 CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA INTgTR�FFIC.E, -kiEMORAN DUM , -c Howard V . Gary I 4 ? ATE June 24, 1983 CILE City Manager SUBJECT National Center for Municipal Development, Inc. Agreement %RCM Jim Reid Q REFERENCES Assistant City Manager I City Commission Meeting ENCLOSURES July 18, 1983 It is recommended that the City Commission authorize the City Manager to enter into an agree- ment with the National Center for Municipal Development, Inc. to continue representation of the City of Miami in Washington, D.C. by Mark Israel, as part of the Man in Washington program. Said program to be funded in the amount of $18,000, plus $4,000 for out-of- pocket disbursements from Special Programs and Accounts The annual agreement between the City of Miami and the National Center for Municipal Development, Inc. provides the City with representation and assistance in Washington, D. C. on Federal programs. The attached agreement and resolution provide for continuing representation of the City's interests by Mark Israel at an annual fee of $18,000, plus $4,000 for out of pocket disburse- ments. Also attached is a report of activities prepared by Mark Israel which provides an accurate presentation of his involvement in issues of importance to the City. JR/mmm Encls. 83-ssi+