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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-82-06464 r RESOLUTION NO, t 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 $15,000 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 Develop- ment, Inc. to continue representation of the City of Miami in i �s Washington, D.C. by Mr. Mark Israel as part of the Man in Washington program. Section 2. The sum of $1.5,000 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, Code No. 920207-270. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS AND day of _ NT.y , 1982. ATTFFST . MA Y HIRAI Acting City Clerk PREPARED AND APPROVED: 7 ROBERT F. CLARK Deputy City Attorney APPRO A5 TO O AND COR CTNESS: GEORGE F. NOX City Atto ey MAURICE A. FERRE MAYOR CITY COMMISSION ' MEETING OF J U L 3 2 1982 FANAM....... .............M MI 0 TO opJ AfN Howard V. Gary City Manager L—ITY ^�- ?-IIANII. rLCPIDA INTER -OFFICE M£MOR,INOUM Jim Reid Assistant City Manager 11 1' July 9, 1982 CtLE - National Center for Municipal Development, Inc. Agreement City Commission Meeting July 22, 1982 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 $12,000, 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 $12,000, plus $4,000 for out of pocket disbursements. t •'-, -.'. AGREF.Mi:ITP THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this _ day of 1982 between THE CITY of MIAMI, a municipal corp- oration of the State of Florida and THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MUNICIPAL DEVELOPt4ENT, INC. WITNESSETH: In consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein- after contained, the parties hereto agree: 1. 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. I3. 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 para- graph 2, subparagraphs A and B below: the National Center for Municipal Development, Tnc., will furnish requisite office space, utilities, furnishincis 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. Con- ference of Mayors required by the Washington Assistant and the City of Miami in the performance of his prescribed functions under this agreement. C. The Washinuton 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. Thy, Washington Assistant will review Federal executive proposals, legislation under consideration, proposed and adopted administrative rules and regulations and other Washington develop- ments for the purpose of advising the City on his own initiative of those items which may have a bearing on City policy or programs. F. 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 1ashington 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. 8 "„� 0 0 VVVti 0, X...• i_ Page 2 -IN 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 applica- tions. J. In fulfilling his responsibilities tinder 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. 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 leg- islation by propaganda or otherwise. 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 $12,000 payable in advance in equal monthly installments of $1,000. 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 per- sons 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, planning 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 MIAMI AND THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MUNICIPAL DEVELOP- MENT, INC. CONCUR THAT THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIONS SHALL APPLY TO THIS AGREEMENT The Washington Assistant assigned by the National Center for Municipal Development, Inc. to the City of Miami: A. Will not represent the interest of local constituents of the City in pursuit of Federal business. B. 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 commission. Page 3 C. Will not perform any legal -,engineering, accounting or other similar professional services. D. Will. not represent a popition which clearly and directly conflicts with the national policies of the National League of Cities and the U. S. Conference of Mayors. TIIIS AGREEMENT shall take effect the _ day of , 1982. It may be terminated or renegotiated by either party at any time by clix,•ing the other at least 60 days notice in writing of such intent to terminate or renegotiate. ATTEST: -- Acting City Clerk ATTEST: Secretary REV I E11ED BY: Tsai stailt `City 71tto �e CITY Or MIAMI, a municipal corp- oration of the State of Florida By HOWARD V . GARY City Manacler NATIONAL CENTER FOR MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT, INC. By President APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: By GEORGE F. KNOX, JR. City Attorney ". P.