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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001
To: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Commission
From: W. Ajibola Balogun, City Manager NOW
Date: December 2, 2008 . Agenda Item No.: 6
Subject: General Professional Service Contract Extension
Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE A LETTER TO GOMEZ BARKER ASSOCIATES,
IN., CONFIRMING A TWO YEAR EXTENSION OF THE LEGISLATIVE
(LOBBYING) SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Request: Authorizing the City Manager to issue a two year services extension to Gomez
Barker Associates, Inc., for legislative (Lobbying) services.
Reason/Need: The use of professional lobbying services, especially those of Gomez
Barker Associates, Inc. has proven essential to the success of the City's
efforts in securing appropriations and funding from the State legislative
for much needed infrastructure and other important projects. During the
last legislative session Gomez Barker Associates, Inc. lobbied and secured
over $ 2.0 Million dollars in appropriations funds for the City. This is
well in excess of thirty (30) times the amount of their yearly fee. In
accordance with attached resolution number 184 -04- 11963, approved for
the initial services, Section 2 of the resolution states that their services
could be extended for two years. Due to their proven success, I highly
recommend continuing our relationship with them.
Funding Source: Office of Community and Economic Development
Backup Documentation:
❑ Proposed Resolution
❑ Proposed amendment
❑ Resolution No. 184 -04 -11963
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RESOLUTION NO.:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A
LETTER TO GOMEZ BARKER ASSOCIATES, INC., CONFIRMING A TWO YEAR
EXTENSION OF THE LEGISLATIVE (LOBBYING) SERVICES; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission 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 desire to extend the services for an additional two
year term, as provided for in Section 2 of the November 16, 2004 resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission authorize the City Manager to issue a letter to Gomez Barker
Inc., confirming a two year extension to the November 16, 2004 resolution.
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., Inc confirming a two year extension of the November 16, 2004 resolution.
Section 2: The attached exhibit is incorporated by reference into this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
day of , 2008.
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COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Feliu:
Vice Mayor Beasley:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Beckman:
RESOLUTION NO. 184-04-11963
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE
(LOBBYING) SERVICES; APPROVING FUNDING NOT TO EXCEED
$42,000.00 FOR THE FIRM OF GOMEZ BARKER ASSOCIATES, INC.
FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 001 - 1315 -513 -3450; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission recognize that the use of professional
lobbying services is essential to the success of South Miami's efforts in securing appropriations
and funding from the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City advertised and competitively solicited for these services through
RFP No. SLS -83198 which allows for extensions of the contracts with the selected firms; and
WHEREAS, the current Lobbying firm engaged by the City has performed in an
exemplary manner.
NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, that;
Section 1. The Mayor and City Commission hereby authorize the City Manager to
enter into a Professional Services Agreement for Legislative (Lobbying) Services with the firm
of Gomez Barker Associates in an amount not to exceed $42,000.00 per year.
Section 2. The agreement shall be for a period of three years, with a two -year
renewal option at the City's sole discretion.
Section 3. The funds for this agreement shall be paid out of Account # 001 -1315-
513 -3450 with a current balance of $42,000.00
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this /— day of '2004.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED:
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Commission Vote:
5 -0
Mayor Russell:
Yea
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Yea
Commissioner Birts- Cooper:
Yea
Commissioner Sherar:
Yea
Commissioner Wiscombe: Yea