Res No 151-14-14245RESOLUTION NO.151-14-14245
A Resolution relating to budget;authorizing a transfer of $1,050 from
General Contingency account to Contractual Services account.
WHEREAS,itis requested that the budgetfor the Contractual Services account be
increased by$1,050 which currently hasabalanceof$34.50;and,
WHEREAS,itisessential to providesufficientfunds to the Contractual Services account
No.001-1310-513-3450;the additional funds will ensure that the account has monies for the
remainder of the fiscalyear;and,
WHEREAS,once there are sufficient funds in the Contractual Services account No.001-
1310-513-3450;wewillbeable to process the last outstanding Invoice for Southern Strategy Group
of Miami,LLC.The lastinvoicewas processed in OneSolution,however,due to insufficientfunds,
the Invoiceis outstanding;and,
WHEREAS,the MayorandCity Commission desire to transfer sufficientfundsfrom
account No.001-1310-513-9920,General Contingency,witha current balanceof $99,000 to
Contractual Services account No.001 -1310-513-3450,currently withabalanceof$34.50;and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA;
Section L TheCity Manager andhis administrative staffareherebyauthorizedtotransfer
$1,050 fromaccountNo.001-1310-513-9920,General Contingency,witha current balance of
$99,000;to Contractual Services account No.001 -1310-513-3450 with a balance of $34.50.
Section 2.Severability.If anysection clause,sentence,or phraseofthisresolutionisfor
anyreasonheld invalid or unconstitutional byacourtofcompetent jurisdiction,the holding shall
notaffectthe validity oftheremainingportionsofthisresolution.
Section 3.Effective Date.This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoptionby vote of the CityCommission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th dayof August 2014.
ATTEST:APPROVED:
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
ViceMayorHarris:
Commissioner Edmond:
Commissioner Liebman:
Commissioner Welsh:
5-0
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
South11 Miami
THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIVING
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Date:
The Honorable Mayor &Members of the City Commission
Steven Alexander,City Manager
August 5,2014 Agenda Item No.:
Subject:
Background:
Amount:
From Account:
To Account:
Backup
Documentation:
AResolutionrelatingtobudget;authorizingatransferof $1,050 from
GeneralContingency account toContractualServices account.
Itisrequestedthata budget transferof $1,050 be authorized fromthe
GeneralContingencyaccounttoContractual Services accounttopay
andprocesslastInvoiceforSouthernStrategyGroupofMiami,LLC.
Southern Strategy GroupofMiami,LLC wasapprovedvia Resolution
No.242-13-140960 inNovember 2013 torepresenttheCitybefore
the Florida Cabinet sitting asthe Transmission Line Sitting Board,
regarding the determination of Florida Power&Light's proposed
transmissionlinecorridorthroughtheCityofSouthMiami.Itwas
recommendedthatthe City enterintoanagreementwith Southern
Strategy Groupof Miami,LLC onamonthlybasisforaperiodof
three (3)months and renewable for additional (3)three months block
termsnottobeextendedbeyond September 30,2014.
$1,050
AccountNo.:001-1310-513-9920 (General Contingency)hasa
current balance of $99,000.
Account No.:001-1310-513-3450 (Contractual Services )has a
current balance of $34.50.
Proposed Resolution
Invoice MM-1573
Backup e-mails relatedto account balances
Resolution No.242-13-14060 dated November 2013
Agreement letter dated November 5,2013
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Southern Strategy Group ofMiami,LLC
PO Box 10570
Tallahassee,FL 32302
Bill To
City of SouthMiami
6130 Sunset Drive
SouthMiami,FL 33143
Professional Services Rendered
FINALINVOICEPro-ratedJune1-9,2014
Pleasecall (850)222-0821 option2orEMAIL
edvvards@usstratcgy.com forbillinginquiries.
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Date Invoice #
6/1/2014 MM-1573
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Amount
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Total $1,050.00
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 &Associates cannot
represent theCityat the State Legislation with reference toissueswhicharisepertainingto
Florida Power &Light because ofanexistingconflict,and
WHEREAS,theCityneedsanalternative lobbying firm,inaneffortfortheCityto
have properrepresentationrelatedtothe determination of Florida Power&Light's proposed
transmission line corridor through the CityofSouth Miami,and
WHEREAS,itisrecommendedthattheCityauthorizetheCity Manager toenter
intoanagreementwithSouthernStrategyGroupof Miami,LLC fora monthly retainer
amountof$3,500.Theproposedagreement will proceedforthree(3)monthsandcanbe
renewedfora three (3)monthblockterms,nottobeextended,byrenewalorotherwise,
beyond September 30,2014.,and
WHEREAS,theproposedagreement may beterminatedbyeitherparty with 30-
days written notice.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI THAT:
Section 1.TheCity Manager isauthorizedtoexecuteanagreementwithSouthern
Strategy Groupof Miami,LLC relating to representing the City of South Miami beforethe
Florida Cabinet sitting asthe Transmission Line Sitting Board,regarding the determination of
Florida Power &Light's proposed transmission line corridor through the City of South Miami,
fora monthly retainer amount of $3,500 from account number 001-1310-513-3450 witha
current balance of$156,500.A copy oftheletter agreement that has been proposed by
Southern Strategy Group of Miami,LLC isattached.
Section 3*Severability.If any section clause,sentence,or phrase of this resolution is
for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by acourtof competent jurisdiction,the holding
shall notaffectthe validity ofthe remaining portionsofthisresolution.
Section4.EffectiveDate.This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoptionbyvoteoftheCityCommission.
PASSED ANDADOPTEDthis 5th dayof November 2013.
Pg.2 of Res.No.242-13-14060
READ ANDAP£#OVED AS TO FpRM,
Et&ffi&k THEREOF
APPROVED:
COMMISSION VOTE:5-0
MayorStoddard:yea
ViceMayor Liebman:Yea
Commissioner Newman:Yea
Commissioner Harris:Yea
Commissioner Welsh:Yea
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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:
Thankyouverymuch for yourinterestin having SouthernStrategyGroupof Miami,LLC
(SSG provide stateexecutive branch governmental consulting servicestothe City of
South Miami.SSG Is committedto providing thehighestlevelofservicein furtherance
ofyourgoals.Thisagreement will describethetermsunder which that representation
will occur.
Youhaveaskedthatwerepresentthe City ofSouth Miami beforethe 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 bedirectlyimpactedbythe final determination andtherefore
communicating the impactstotheCitytoboth staff as wellastheCabinetwillbeof
paramountimportance.In addition,aspartofourscopeofservice,SSG will provide
electronic documentsona daily basis,relevant newspaper articles,analyses,and
important governmental announcements.
The entire teamof SSG's lobbyists in South Florida will be available to advance the City
ofSouth Miami's interests.Youmaywishto review in detail the qualifications ofthe
teamat www.u8fttrateov.com-However,in order toensurethatyourneedsare
efficiently and fully addressed,I will bethe primary contact for this representation.If I
should everbe unavailable,I would encourage you to contact Nelson Diaz or Edgar
Castro.Our contact informationis reflected onthe attached sheet.
In exchange for these services,the City of South Miami has agreed to pay $3,500 per
month beginning November 1,2013.SSG will send aninvoiceonthefirstof each
month and payment isduebytheendofeach month.All payments shall be remitted to
P.O.Box 10570,Tallahassee,FL 32302.This agreement will proceed ona month-to-
month basisandmaybe terminated by either party with 10 days written notice.Costs
directlyattributabletotheperformanceofthi6work will bebilledinadditiontothe
monthly retainer,andthesecostsmay include travel,lobbyist registration fees,and other
expenses incurred on City ofSouth Miami's behalf.For the exception of lobbyist
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registration fees,no monthly coststhatinthe aggregate exceed$100 will be incurred
withoutyour prior approval.
In order for us to comply with Florida laws,it will require you complete any forms
necessary tocomplywith lobbyist registration requirements thatmayariseasaresultof
ourrepresentationofCityofSouth Miami during thetermofacontractorafterits
termination should reporting periods overlap.
ItshouldalsobenotedthatSSGhas affiliated officesinotherstatesandwithinthestate
of Florida.SSGhasa policy of declining representation ofclientswhenthat
representation would immediately createa direct conflict with other clients inthe region
inwhichtherepresentationoccurs.Weknowofnoconflictswithourcurrentclientsasit
relates to the City of South Miami in South Florida.Inorderto ensure the candor and
trust in our relationship that forms the basis of effective representation,itisthe policy of
SSG tokeep confidential within each office all information about yourbusiness interests
and strategies.
Thisagreementmaynotbe extended,by renewal or otherwise,beyond September 30,
2014.All disputesshallbe resolved bya court ofcompetent jurisdiction andvenue shall
be inMiami-DadeCounty,Florida.
I believe theabove reflects our understanding.If itdoes,please sign this agreement
and return withthecompletedclient information and lobbyist registration forms,which
are enclosed.I appreciateyourattentiontothismatterandlook forward toworkingwith
you.Please r\e^er hesitatetocontactmeifwecan assist CityofSouth Miami inany
way.
Sincerely,
ATTESTED:
Signatu
City Clerk
CITY OF &
...Sfeven Alexander
City Manager
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Read and Approved astoForm,Language,
Legality and Execution Thereof:
Signature:
City Attorney
Digitally signed by:Thomas F.Pepe
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Date:2013.11.08 17:17:24 -64100'
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
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Subject: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.
Unfortunately,theCity's current State lobbyist,Gomez,Barker&Associates cannot
represent theCityat the State Legislation with reference to issueswhicharisepertainingto
FloridaPower&Light becauseofanexisting conflict.
Duetothissituation,theCityisinneedofanalternative lobbying firmtoprovidetheCity
withadequaterepresentationrelatedtothedeterminationof Florida Power&Light's
proposed transmissionline corridor throughtheCityofSouth Miami.Itisimperative that
theCity enter intoanagreementwithan alternative lobbying firm.
Hence,it is my request and recommendation thatthe City authorize the City Manager to
enter intoan agreement withSouthernStrategyGroupof Miami,LLC foramonthly
retaineramountof$3,500.Theproposedagreementmaybeterminatedbyeitherparty
with30-days written notice.
Documentation:Proposed Resolution
Proposed agreement with Southern Strategy Group of Miami,LLC