HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2005-152 Russ Klenet . RESOLUTION NO. 2005-152
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENGAGEMENT
LETTER WITH RUSS KLENET & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PROVISION OF
CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CRA, AIRPORT
EXPANSION, AND OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED
MATTERS OF CONCERN TO THE CITY, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE
BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dania Beach, Part III, Article 3, Section 4,
subsection 0), authorizes the City Manager to purchase supplies, services, equipment and
materials for the City government in amounts in excess of $15,000.00 without competitive
bidding and without advertisement for bids if he is authorized to do so in advance by a resolution
adopted by the City Commission and if such purchases are, as prescribed in pertinent part in the
Charter, needed due to unusual conditions or emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that consulting services needed by the City
can be obtained at the least cost by executing an engagement letter with Russ Klenet &
• Associates, 515 S.E. Seventh Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, for consulting services to be
provided in connection with the CRA, airport expansion, economic development matters and
other issues that are of concern to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commission finds that due to the presence of unusual
conditions, it is necessary to authorize the City Manager to purchase consulting services from the
general fund budget and to execute an engagement letter with Russ Klenet & Associates, for an
annual fee of$21,600.00, including a provision for payment of expenses not to exceed $3,000.00
to be substantiated by receipts.
Section 2. That the City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to make minor
revisions to such engagement letter as are deemed necessary and proper for the best interests of
the City.
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
• passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on September 27, 2005.
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ANNE CASTRO
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST: ROLL CALL:
COMMISSIONER ANTON - YES
COMMISSIONER BERTINO - YES
LOUISE STILSON COMMISSIONER MCELYEA- YES
CITY CLERK VICE-MAYOR FLURY—YES
MAYOR CASTRO - YES
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
BY:
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TH S i. XVqS'BRO
CITY ATTORNEY
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��. GO V E R N MEN T RE L AT I ON S PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTING
S S K L E N E T 8 A S S O C I A T E S
September 30, 2005
Patricia Varney, Finance Director
City of Dania Beach
100 West Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Dear Ms. Varney,
This letter shall serve as the engagement letter between Russ Klenet & Associates
(RK&A) and the City of Dania Beach, for professional services.
RK&A will continue in our current capacity to assist the City and the commission with
issues related to governmental affairs and economic development. We have enjoyed our
representation of the City of Dania Beach and look forward to the future together. We
agree to represent the City in front of the Florida Legislature and the Executive Branch of
State Government including any and all appropriate State Agencies, i.e.: South Florida
Water Management District. We will also represent the City before the Broward County
Commission, School Board and other appropriate governmental agencies.
We will continue to represent the City of Dania Beach under the current terms and
conditions. We will invoice the City $1700.00 monthly for our fee. We will also bill the
City from time to time for expenses not to exceed $200.00 monthly with prior approval
from the City Manager. This agreement may be cancelled by the City at any time on 30
days notice.
I look forward to meeting with you soon.
Sincerely,
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Russell H. Klenet Shia a2, t`
President
RHK/nj
51 5 Southeast Seventh Street Ft . Lauderdale , FL 33301
954-760-7277. Fax : 954 - 760 - 9669