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RESOLUTION NO.
2A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to terminate the City of
3 South Miami's lobbying agreement with Southern Strategy Group of
4 Miami,LLC.
5 WHEREAS,the CityofSouth Miami authorized the CityManager to enter into
6an agreement with Southern Strategy Group of Miami,LLC foramonthly retainer
7 amount of$3,500,for the purpose oflobbying the SitingBoardas to Florida Power and
8 Light Company's applicationforcertificationofits proposed transmission lines,and
9 WHEREAS,the SitingBoardhasapprovedthecertificationof the FloridaPower
10and Light Company's application forthe certification ofitsproposedtransmission lines;
11 and
12 WHEREAS,theproposedagreement may beterminatedbyeitherpartywith
13 advanced written notice.
14 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
15 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI THAT:
16 Section I.The City Manager is authorized to terminate the agreement with
17 Southern Strategy Groupof Miami,LLC relating tothe representation ofthe City of
18 South Miami before the Florida Cabinet sitting asthe Transmission Line Sitting Board.
19 Section 2.Severability.If any section clause,sentence,or phrase of this
20 resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by acourtof competent
21 jurisdiction,the holding shall not affect the validity ofthe remaining portions of this
22 resolution.
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24 Section 3.Effective Date.This resolution shall become effective immediately
25 upon adoption byvoteoftheCity Commission.
26
27 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of ,2014.
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30 ATTEST:APPROVED:
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33CITYCLERK MAYOR
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35 READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,COMMISSION VOTE:
36 LANGUAGE,LEGALITY AND Mayor Stoddard:
37 EXECUTION THEREOF Vice Mayor:Harris
3°Commissioner Edmond:
39 Commissioner Liebman:
40 CITY ATTORNEY CommissionerWelsh:
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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 the Cityat the State Legislation with reference to issueswhicharisepertainingto
Florida Power &Light because ofanexistingconflict,and
WHEREAS,theCityneedsanalternative lobbying firm,inaneffortfortheCityto
have properrepresentationrelatedtothe determination of Florida Power&Light's proposed
transmissionline corridor through the CityofSouth Miami,and
WHEREAS,it is recommended thatthe City authorize the City Manager toenter
intoanagreementwithSouthern Strategy Groupof Miami,LLC fora monthly retainer
amount of $3,500.The proposed agreement will proceedforthree (3)months and can be
renewed fora three (3)month block terms,nottobe 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,BEIT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI THAT:
Section I.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
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,
fora monthly retainer amount of $3,500 from account number 001 -1310-513-3450 with a
current balance of $156,500.A copy of the letter agreement that has been proposed by
SouthernStrategyGroupof Miami,LLC isattached.
Section3.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
adoptionbyvoteoftheCityCommission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day ofNovember 2013.
Pg.2 of Res.No.242-13-14060
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APPROVED:
COMMISSION VOTE:5-0
MayorStoddard: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
Membersof the CityCommission
The Honorable Stoddard,Mayor
Steven Alexander,CityManager
November 5,2013 Agenda Item No.:
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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
Cabinetsittingas the TransmissionLine Sitting Board,regarding
the determination of Florida Power&Light's proposed
transmission line corridor through the City of South Miami.
Unfortunately,the City's currentState lobbyist,Gomez,Barker &Associates cannot
represent the City atthe State Legislation with reference to issues which arise pertaining to
Florida Power&Light becauseofan 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 Groupof Miami,LLC
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November 5,2013
Steve Alexander
City Manager
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL 33143
Re:Agreement withSouthernStrategyGroupof 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.SSGis committed to providing thehighest level of service in furtherance
of your goals.This agreement will describe the terms under 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 be directly impacted bythe final determination and therefore
communicatingtheimpactstotheCitytobothstaffaswellastheCabinet will beof
paramount importance.In addition,as part ofourscopeof service,SSG will provide
electronic documents ona daily basis,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.Youmay wish to review in detail the qualifications ofthe
teamat www.usstrategv.conr^.However,in order to ensure that your needs are
efficiently and fully addressed,I will bethe primary contact for this representation.If I
should ever be unavailable,I would encourage you to contact Nelson Diaz or Edgar
Castro.Our contact informationisreflectedontheattached sheet.
In exchange for these services,the City of South Miami has agreed to pay $3,500 per
monthbeginningNovember 1,2013.SSG will sendaninvoiceonthe first ofeach
month and payment isduebytheendof eiach 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
directly attributable totheperformanceofthiswork will be billed inadditiontothe
monthly retainer,and thesecostsmay include travel,lobbyist registration fees,and other
expenses incurred on City of South Miami's behalf.For the exception of lobbyist
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registration fees,no monthly costs that in the 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 to comply with lobbyist registration requirements that may arise as a result of
our representation of City of South Miami during the term ofa contract or after its
terminationshouldreportingperiodsoverlap.
ItshouldalsobenotedthatSSGhas affiliated officesinotherstatesand within thestate
of Florida.SSGhasa policy of declining representation of clients whenthat
representation would immediately create a direct conflict with other clients in the region
in which the representation occurs.We know of no conflicts with our current clients as it
relates tothe City of South Miami in South Florida.In order to ensure the candor and
tmst in our relationship that forms the basis of effective representation,itisthe policy of
SSGtokeep confidential within each office all information about your business interests
and strategies.
This agreement maynotbe extended,by renewal or otherwise,beyond September 30,
2014.All disputes shall be resolved bya court of competent jurisdiction and venue shall
be inMiami-Dade County,Florida.
I believethe above reflectsourunderstanding.Ifitdoes,pleasesignthis agreement
and return with the completed client information and lobbyist registration forms,which
are enclosed.I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to working with
you.Please never hesitate to contact meifwecanassist City of South Miami inany
way.
Sincerely,
ATTESTED:
Signature
CityClerk
CITYOF §OOTH MIAMI
jSfeven Alexander
City Manager
Dated:/f~P~t3
Read and Approved as toForm,Language,
Legality and Execution Thereof:
Signature:
City Attorney
Digitally signed by:Thomas F.Pepe
DN:CN =Thomas F.Pepe C^/US
Date:2013.11.08 17:17:24^)0'