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Res No 106-14-14200RESOLUTION NO.106-14-14200 A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to terminate the City of South Miami's lobbying agreement with Southern Strategy Group of Miami,LLC. WHEREAS,the CityofSouth Miami authorized the CityManager to enter into an agreement with Southern Strategy Group of Miami,LLC foramonthly retainer amount of$3,500,for the purpose oflobbying the SitingBoardas to Florida Power and Light Company's application for certification ofits proposed transmission lines,and WHEREAS,the SitingBoardhas approved the certification of the Florida Power andLight Company's application for the certification ofits proposed transmission lines; and WHEREAS,the proposed agreement maybe terminated by either partywith advanced written notice. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI THAT: Section I.TheCityManagerisauthorizedto terminate the agreement with Southern Strategy Groupof Miami,LLC relating totherepresentationoftheCityof South Miami beforethe Florida Cabinet sitting asthe Transmission Line Sitting Board. Section 2.Severability.If anysection clause,sentence,or phraseofthis resolution isforanyreason held invalid or unconstitutional byacourtofcompetent jurisdiction,the holding shall not affect the validity ofthe remaining portionsofthis resolution. Section 3.Effective Date.This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by vote of the CityCommission. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2£!L day of May.2014. ATTEST: ORM, APPROVED: MAYOR COMMISSION VOTE:5-0 Mayor Stoddard:yea Vice Mayor Harris:Yea Commissioner Edmond:Yea Commissioner Liebman:Yea Commissioner Welsh:Yea RESOLUTION NO.242-13-14060 A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Southern Strategy Group of Miami,LLC relating to representing the City of South Miami before the Florida Cabinet sitting as the Transmission Line Sitting Board,regarding the determination of Florida Power & Light's proposed transmission line corridor through the City of South Miami. WHEREAS,the City's current State lobbyist,Gomez,Barker&Associatescannot representtheCityattheState Legislation with referenceto issues which arise pertaining to Florida Power&Light becauseofan existing conflict,and WHEREAS,the City needs an alternative lobbying firm,in an effort for the City to have proper representation related to the determination of Florida Power &Light's proposed transmission line corridor throughtheCityofSouth Miami,and WHEREAS,it is recommended that the City authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Southern Strategy Group of Miami,LLC for a monthly retainer amount of $3,500.The proposed agreement will proceed for three (3)months and can be renewed for a three (3)month block terms,not to be extended,by renewal or otherwise, beyond September 30,2014.,and WHEREAS,the proposed agreement may be terminated by either party with 30- days written notice. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BYTHEMAYORANDCITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI THAT: Section L The City Manager is authorized to execute an agreement with Southern Strategy Group of Miami,LLC relating to representing the City of South Miami before the Honda Cabinet sitting as the Transmission Line Sitting Board,regarding the determination of Honda Power &Light's proposed transmission line corridor through the City of South Miami for a monthly retainer amount of $3,500 from account number 00I-I3I0-5I3-3450 with a current balance of $156,500.A copy of the letter agreement that has been proposed by Southern Strategy Groupof Miami,LLC is attached. Section 3 Severability.If any section clause,sentence,or phrase of this resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,the holding shall not affect the validity ofthe remaining portions of this resolution. Section 4.Effective Date.This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by voteofthe City Commission.7 H PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of November 2013. Pg.2 of Res.No.242-13-14060 READ AND APPROVED ASTO FpRM, LANGU£g»-EEGALITY AND/ mo/l THEREOF mpr< APPROVED: MU/Ma. MAYdR COMMISSION VOTE:5-0 Mayor Stoddard:Yea ViceMayor Liebman:Yea Commissioner Newman:Yea Commissioner Harris:Yea Commissioner Welsh:Yea To: From: Copy: Date: CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM MembersoftheCityCommission The Honorable Stoddard,Mayor Steven Alexander,CityManager November 5,2013 Agenda Item No. South Miami An-AmertoaCity UIIIF 2001 Subject:AResolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement withSouthern Strategy Group of Miami,LLCrelating to representing the City of South Miami before the Florida Cabinetsittingasthe Transmission Line Sitting Board,regarding thedeterminationof Florida Power&Lighfs proposed transmission line corridor through the City of South Miami. Unfortunately,the City's current State lobbyist,Gomez,Barker &Associates cannot represent the City at the State Legislation with reference to issues which arise pertaining to Florida Power &Light because ofan existing conflict. Due to this situation,the City is in need of an alternative lobbying firm to provide the City with adequate representation related to the determination of Florida Power &Light's proposed transmission line corridor through the City of South Miami.It is imperative that the City enter into an agreement with an alternative lobbying firm. Hence,it is my request and recommendation that the City authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Southern Strategy Group of Miami,LLC for a monthly retainer amount of $3,500.The proposed agreement may be terminated by either party with30-days written notice. Documentation:Proposed Resolution Proposed agreement with Southern Strategy Group of Miami,LLC STRATEGY GROUP &1r 2000 PoMog P*Lkow Bppwabp,Sorre 62*•Cobai.Gabu0.FL33I34 •<P)305.421,6304 •www.toaTBATBOY.oou November 5,2013 Steve Alexander City Manager City of South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami,FL 33143 Re:Agreement with Southern Strategy Group of Miami.LLC Dear Mr.Alexander. Thank you very much for your interest in having Southern Strategy Group of Miami,LLC (SSG provide state executive branch governmental consulting services tothe City of South Miami.SSG Is committed to providing the highest level of service in furtherance of your goals.This agreement will describe the terms under which that representation wfll occur. You have askedthatwe represent the City of South Miami before the Florida Cabinet sitting asthe Transmission Line Siting Board,regarding the determination of Florida Power &Light's proposed transmission line corridor through Miami-Dade County. South Miami will be directly impacted bythe final determination and therefore communicating the impacts tothe City to both staffas well asthe Cabinet will beof paramount importance.In addition,as part of our scope of service,SSG will provide electronic documents ona daily baste,relevant newspaper articles,analyses,and important governmental announcements. The entire team of SSG's lobbyists in South Florida will be available to advance the City of South Miami's interests.You may wish to review in detail the qualifications ofthe te*m at www.us8trataav.corn.However,in order to ensure that your needs are efficiently and fully addressed,I will be the primary contact for this representation.If I should ever be unavailable,I would encourage you to contact Nelson Diaz or Edgar Castro.Ourcontact information is reflected ontheattachedsheet. In exchange for these services,the City of South Miami has agreed to pay $3,500 per month beginning November 1,2013.SSG will sendan invoice onthe first ofeach month and payment is due bythe end of eiach month.All payments shall be remitted to P.O.Box 10570,Tallahassee,FL 32302.This agreement will proceed ona month-to- month basis andmaybe terminated by either party with 10 days written notice.Costs directly attributable tothe performance ofthiswork will be billed in addition tothe monthly retainer,and these costs may include travel,lobbyist registration fees,and other expenses incurred on City of South Miami's behalf.For the exception of lobbyist A o o e a b A.DVOOA.QY.Advice 3TMAY&OV ClttQU f wsmm MIDWEST >.?•»*_?»«»*"»»«>uHAtecy croup ***#*&*** WWW.SOSTKATEOy.QOM WWW.TXffrXAI2CY.COM WWW.MIDWE8T3TRATBOY.COM Mr.Alexander Page 2 registration fees,no monthly costs that in the aggregate exceed $100 will be incurred withoutyour prior approval. In order for usto comply with Florida laws,it will require you complete any forms necessary to comply with lobbyist registration requirements that may arise asa result of our representation of City of South Miami during the term ofa contract or after its termination should reportingperiodsoverlap. Itshouldalsobe noted that SSG has affiliated officesinother states andwithinthestate of Florida.SSGhasa policy of declining representation of clients whenthat representation would immediately create a direct conflict with other clients inthe region in which the representation occurs.We know ofno conflicts with our current clients asit relates tothe City ofSouth Miami in South Florida.In order to ensure the candor and trust In our relationship that forms thebasisof effective representation,itisthe policy of SSG tokeep confidential within eachofficeall information aboutyour business interests and strategies. Thisagreementmaynotbeextended,by renewal or otherwise,beyond September 30, 2014.All disputesshallberesolvedbyacourtofcompetent jurisdiction andvenue shall be inMiami-Dade County,Florida. I believe the above reflects our understanding.Ifit does,please signthis agreement andreturnwiththecompletedclient information andlobbyist registration forms,which are enclosed.I appreciateyourattentiontothismatterandlook forward toworking with you.Please never hesitate tocontact me ifwecan assist Cityof South Miamiinany way. Sincerely, ATTESTED:CITYOF£©OTH MIAMI Signature:^7 $4&y /fe&to^Ajty By: Maria-Mefiendez J*~-y^^Steven Alexander City Clerk fl L^^City Manager Dated:/f~?~/3 Read and Approved as toForm,Language, Legality and Execution Thereof: Signature: City Attorney Digitally signed by:Thomas F.pepe DIM:CN=Thomas F.Pepe C AUS Date:2013.11.08 17:17:24 »