2003-25136 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25136
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, 2003,
UNTIL FEBRUARY 18, 2004.
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, the City desires to extend the Agreement for the first of two, one-year
extensions, for the period of February 19, 2003 until February 18, 2004.
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,
2003 until February 18, 2004, for governmental representation and consulting services in
Washington, D.C.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
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Resolution No. 2003-25136
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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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 govemmental
and consultina services in Washinaton D,C.
Issue:
Shall the City extend the contract with Jorden Burt for federal lobbying services for the first 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:
Amount
$90,000
Approved
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Finance Dept.
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Economic Development - Kevin Crowder
Assistant City Manager
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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
Date: February 26, 2003
To:
Subject:
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,
2003, UNTIL FEBRUARY 18, 2004.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
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, This proposed renewal represents the first of
the two (2), one-year renewal options,
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;
· Counsel with the City regarding appearances by City personnel before Congressional
Committees and Federal Administrative agencies;
Commission Memorandum
February 26, 2003
Page 2
· 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,
Significant accomplishments include:
Community Development, Parks $1,59+ million
This includes appropriations of: $250,000 for North Shore Open Space Park; $129,000 and
$215,000 for the Atlantic & North Beach Recreation Corridor; and the $1 million EDI grant
for the Miami Beach Northern Economic Development Initiative the consultant was
successful in working with Congresswoman Meek and HUD to preserve for the City,
Additional fundinq in the amount of $360,000 is pendinq for the Wolfsonian Museum in the
FY2003 appropriations leqislation,
Beach Renourishment Fundinq $40+ million
Since 1997, the Consultant has been successful in bolstering the Miami-Dade County
beach renourishment request to include record amounts for projects within the County,
Commission Memorandum
February 26, 2003
Page 3
Furthermore, they have been successful in directing specific funds to the City's Alternative
Sand Test Beach project directly from the Army Corps of Engineers, as well as from
County funds, An additional $2,3 million is presentlv pendinq in the FY2003 appropriations
leqislation,
Transportation and Infrastructure Support $6,25 million
This figure reflects the $4.9 million secured from the Federal Transit Administration for the
Electrowave Shuttle, as well as the $1,35 million authorized in TEA 21 legislation for City
bridge and waterway infrastructure improvements. An additional $5 million is presentlv
pendinq in the FY2003 appropriations leqislation,
Historic Preservation $837,000
This category includes last year's appropriation for the Lincoln Road Colony Theater. The
Consultant was also successful during 1999 to secure legislative language, enacted into
law, protecting the names of historic City properties, including the Tiffany Hotel.
FEMA Assistance $300.000
This includes work to assist the City in obtaining a reimbursement from FEMA for monies
spent in the wake of Hurricane Andrew, The Consultant was also successful in 1997 in
intervening, on behalf of the City, with the Army Corps of Engineers to restart Hopper
Dredge activities at Miami-Dade County beach renourishment projects, after they were
interrupted due to the killing of a loggerhead turtle along the Atlantic Coast.
CONCLUSION
The Administration is pleased with the performance of the consultant, and recommends
extension of the professional services agreement for the first of Two (2), one-year option
periods pursuant to the same terms and conditions,
JMG/CMC/KC
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