2004-25492 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25492
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXTENDING
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICES WITH THE FIRM OF
JORDEN, BURT, BERENSON, AND JOHNSON LLP, IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $90,000, TO PROVIDE
GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION AND CONSULTING
SERVICES IN WASHINGTON, D.C., ON AN ONGOING
BASIS, FOR THE PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 19, 2004,
UNTIL FEBRUARY 18, 2005.
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2000, the City issued Request For Proposals Number
65-99/00, seeking proposals for Governmental Representation and Consulting Services in
Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on November 29, 2000, the Mayor and City
Commission heard oral presentations from, and directed questions to the respondents; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on November 29, 2000, the Mayor and City
Commission authorized the Administration to enter into negotiations with the second-
ranked proposer, Jorden, Burt, Berenson and Johnson LLP; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on December 20, 2000, the Mayor and City
Commission authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Professional Services
Agreement, in the amount of $90,000, inclusive of expenses, with Jorden, Burt, Berenson
and Johnson LLP; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for two, one-year extensions; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2003, the Mayor and City Commission extended the
Agreement for the first of two, one-year extensions, for the period of February 19, 2003
until February 18, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to extend the Agreement for the second of two, one-
year extensions, for the period of February 19, 2004 until February 18, 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor an City
Commission extend the Professional Services Agreement with the firm of Jorden, Burt,
Berenson and Johnson LLP, in the total amount of $90,000, for the period of February 19,
2004 until February 18, 2005, for governmental representation and consulting services in
Washington, D.C.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
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Resolution No. 2004-25492
25th
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APPROVED AS TO
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission extending the professional services agreement with the
firm of Jorden, Burt, Berenson, and Johnson, LLP (Jorden Burt) in the amount of $90,000 for governmental
and consultina services in Washinoton D.C.
Issue:
Shall the City extend the contract with Jorden Burt for federal lobbying services for the second of two (2),
one-year extension options?
Item SummarY/Recommendation:
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the resolution and extend the
agreement.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source of
Funds:
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Finance Dept.
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Economic Development - Kevin Crowder
Si n-Offs:
Department Director .
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
From:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~
City Manager 0' v
Date: February 25, 2004
To:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICES WITH
THE FIRM OF JORDEN, BURT, BERENSON, AND JOHNSON LLP, IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $90,000, TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENTAL
REPRESENTATION AND CONSULTING SERVICES IN WASHINGTON,
DC ON AN ON-GOING BASIS FOR THE PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 19,
2004, UNTIL FEBRUARY 18,2005.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Subject:
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
On December 20, 2000, the Mayor and City Commission approved Resolution No. 2000-
24219, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a professional services agreement
with the firm of Jorden Burt, to provide governmental representation and consulting
services in Washington D.C., in the amount of $90,000, inclusive of expenses. The
Professional Services Agreement was executed for an initial term of two (2) years, with two
(2) additional one (1) year options to renew. On February 26,2003, the Mayor and City
Commission approved the renewal of the first of the two (2), one-year options. This
proposed renewal represents the second of the two (2), one-year renewal options, in the
amount of $90,000, which has not increased and is the same annual rate as the first two
years of the agreement as well as the first option year.
The Scope of Services in the Professional Services Agreement includes:
. Confer with the Mayor, City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney and other City
personnel on all organizational planning and program activities which have a bearing on
the ability of the City to make the best use of federal programs;
. Meet with the Mayor, City Commission, and City Manager or his designee(s)
periodically at mutually agreed upon times;
. Maintain liaison with the City's Congressional delegation and assist with the delegation
in any matter which the City determines to be in its best interest;
Commission Memorandum
February 25, 2004
Page 2
. Counsel with the City regarding appearances by City personnel before Congressional
Committees and Federal Administrative agencies;
· Identify and notify the City in advance of opportunities such as grant opportunities and
funding availability for transportation, community and economic development,
environmental matters, beach renourishment, infrastructure improvement, hurricane
recovery efforts, housing and urban development, homeless programs, intermodal
programs and any other areas of interest to the City;
· Assist the City in the review of federal executive proposals, legislation under
consideration, proposed and adopted administrative rules and regulations, and other
federal developments for the purpose of advising the City of those items which may
have a significant bearing on City policies, funding, and programs;
. Establish and maintain working relationships with the executive and legislative
branches of the federal government that will enhance the City's position with respect to
financial assistance applications, regulatory procedures, legislation, budget
authorizations and appropriations, and other areas of interest to the City;
. Consult with the City regarding any proposed formula changes in the Community
Development Block Grant or other major federal programs to determine their impact on
the City, and take the necessary steps as mutually agreed upon to bring changes in the
best interest of the City;
. Upon request of the City, assist the City in any matter related to the Executive Branch
of the State of Florida;
. Represent the City at Washington, D.C. area conferences or meetings as requested;
. Conduct a semi-annual briefing to the City to provide the latest information on issues of
interest to the City, and submit an annual report of accomplishments concerning the
Consultant's responsibilities;
. Assist in implementing the City's federal legislative agenda.
CONCLUSION
The Administration is pleased with the performance of the consultant, and recommends
extension of the professional services agreement for the second of two (2), one-year option
periods pursuant to the same terms and conditions.
JMG/CRli&KC
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