Res No 052-10-13086RESOLUTION NO. 52 -10 -13086
A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida, retroactively authorizing the City Manager to issue a letter to Gomez
Barker Associates, Inc. confirming a one -year extension of the legislative
(consulting) services; providing an effective date.
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami recognize that the use of professional lobbying services is
essential to the success of the City's efforts in securing appropriations and funding from the State of
Florida; and
WHEREAS, the November 16, 2004 resolution terminated on November 16, 2008; and
WHEREAS, both the City and the Consultant previously extended the services for an additional
one -year term, as provided for in Section 2 of the November 16, 2004 resolution until November 16,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Gomez Barker Associates hie. voluntarily reduced their fee from $5,000 to $4,500
per month to acknowledge the need for the City of South Miami to retain independent consultant services
regarding any Florida Power and Light related matters; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission authorizes the City Manager to issue a letter to Gomez Barker
Associates Inc. confirming a one -year extension until November 16, 2010.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, that;
Section 1. The City Commission authorizes the City Manager to issue a letter to Gomez
Barker Associates Inc., confirming a one -year extension retroactive from November 16, 2009 to
November 16, 2010.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16 day of March > 2010.
ATTEST:
CLERK__
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
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COMMISSION VOTE: 4 -0
Mayor Stoddard:
Yea
Vice Mayor Newman:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
Yea
Commissioner Beasley:
absent
Commissioner Harris:
Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Roger M. Carlton, Acting City Manager
Bate: March 16, 20I0 Agenda Item No:
Request: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida, retroactively authorizing the City Manager to issue a letter to
Gomez Barker Associates, Inc., confirming a one -year extension of the
legislative (consulting) services; and providing an effective date.
Reason /Need: To authorize Acting City Manager to execute an Agreement Extension for
one year retroactive from November 16, 2009 to November 16, 2010 with
Gomez Barker and Associates.
For many years, Gomez Barker and Associates has served the City of South Miami well as our
Tallahassee legislative representative. A recent history of the appropriations received is attached. The fee
has been $5000 per month during the five (5) year term of the previous agreement which ended in
November, 2009. As a matter of courtesy to allow the new City Commission to make the determination
regarding such representation, the firm has continued to represent the City without compensation.
Further, the firm ahs proposed to reduce its compensation to $4500 per month from $5000 per month as
recognition of the need to retain independent advice regarding FPL and PSC matters.
City Commission approval of the attached resolution will allow the Finance Director to pay Gomez
Barker for their services retroactively to the end of their previous agreement for a total period of one
year. As in the case of Cardenas Partners LLC which provides our Washington representation, the City
Commission will be able to decide within sufficient time before the end of the agreements if it wishes to
continue or seek new representation through the competitive process.
Cost: $ 54,000.00
Funding Source: Account No. 001 - 1315 - 513 -3450 Intergovernmental Affairs/Contractual
Services
Backup Documentation:
O Proposed Resolution
CI Summary of Legislative Accomplishments (Appropriations).
* Note: The balance of this account will have to be supplemented since the Cardenas Partners
LLC was not included in the Fiscal Year 2009 -2010 Budget. The source of funds will be presented
in a mid -year comprehensive budget amendment to be presented in April 2010.
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Miami, Florida 331455
(305) 860-0780 (Telephone)
(305) 860.0580 (Facsimile)
119 South Monroe Street, Suite 202
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(850) 222 -9911 (Telephone)
(850) 222 -8416 (Facsimile)
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To, Hon. Philip K. Stoddard, Mayor
Hon. Valerie Newman, Vice Mayor
Hon. Brian D, Beasley, Commissioner
Hon. Velma Palmer, Commissioner
Hon, Walter A Hams, Commissioner
From: Fausto B. Gomez
CC: Roger Carlton, City Manager
Date: March 12, 2010
Re! Summary of Legislative Accomplishments (Appropriations)
I am pleased to provide this summary of legislative appropriations obtained for the
City of South Miami since 1999, the period of my representation. During that time we have
been able to secure a total of $15,707,647.07 in legislatively appropriated funds which
equates to $11,243,943.07 in disbursements when you exclude the Governor's vetoes. (For
illustrative purposes those are struck through in this memorandum). My total compensation
from South Miami during the same period has been $496,500. That equals a rate of return to
the City of 3,163% pre -veto and 2,264% post -veto when you compare my professional fees
to the amount of funding obtained.
South Miami's intergovernmental efforts are a success and have brought in significant
sums to enhance the potable water, stormwater, wastewater, transportation, housing, and
recreational needs of the City. And this memorandum only focuses on appropriations,
excluding the important policy objectives on which we have also worked. Those range from
preserving the capacity to approve or deny the placement of cell phone towers and antennas
to defeating legislation pre - empting the ability to enforce ordinances requiring mortgage
holders to maintain and secure foreclosed properties.
I appreciate your allowing me to represent the City of South Miami and look forward to
continuing to work with you and your professional staff. I trust you will not hesitate to contact
me it you have any questions or desire additional information.
1999
City of South Miami Stormwater $ 340,000
Dante Fascell Park and Palmer Field Master Plan $ 50,000
2000
Murray Park Improvements $ 112,500
Stormwater Drainage — City of South Miami $ 400,000
Wastewater( Sewer )Infrastructure — City of South Miami $1,000,000
2001
Gravity Sewer System Improvements $ 400,000
City of South Miami Housing $ 300,000
— 1F1,294
Murray Park Pool Facility $ 200,000
2002
South Florida Flood Mitigation (City of South Miami) $1,400,000
Dante Fascell Park Improvements $ 112,500
2003
South Florida Flood Mitigation (City of South Miami) $ 750,000
2004
South Florida Flood Mitigation (City of South Miami) $ 725,000
Youth Transportation Initiative —City of South Miami $ 75,000
2005
City of South Miami Stormwater Drainage Improvements $1,000,000
Palmer Park Improvements $ 112,500
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2006
Dison Property (Acquisition) $ 200,000
$2;750;000
Stormwater Improvements $ 800,000
Sunset Drive Drainage Improvements $ 800,000
Pe�ng WatefE- ^naen $ 427;500
Bisysle Path M ster,Pan- $- 149;000
2007
9lsenPXepetY %Aegdisten3 $ 400,000
$— 49;009
Tralley-Sy tc n $- 25;800
Purchase aRsl-lnstallatoR a € $- 809;099
CityWde Drainage Improvements $ 550,000
Dante Fascell Park Improvements $ 50,845,07
Pedestrian Overpass $1,500,000
2009
Transportation Improvements to Sunset Drive $ 253,166
Bus Bays and Bush Shelters along Sunset Drive $ 112,432
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