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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 ATTEST: ~rwk City Clerk T:\AGENDA\2OO3\FEB2603\REGULARlFEDERAL PRIORITIES RESO.DOC Resolution No. 2004-25492 25th day of February ,2004. APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION A1J..~ '2.-r?-ov Date CllY OF MiAMI BEACH COI\IMISSION ITEM SUMMARY m 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: D Finance Dept. Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin Economic Development - Kevin Crowder Si n-Offs: Department Director . T:\AGENDA\2003\feb2603\regular\Jorden Burt Sum.doc AGENDA ITEM DATE e7F ,J."~ r:-(}l{ 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 T:\AGENDA\2004\Feb2504\Consent\Jorden Burt CM.doc