HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2011-156 - Renewed Engagement Letter with CLD & Associates, LLC not to Exceed $36,000.00 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, RENEWING AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH CLD &
ASSOCIATES, LLC, FOR CONSULTING SERVICES ON GOVERNMENTAL
RELATED ISSUES OF CONCERN TO THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
PREPARATION FOR THE FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND POST-
SESSION FOLLOW-UP IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,000.00
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2012; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commission authorizes the renewal of the engagement letter
with CLD & Associates, LLC, which will renew the agreement for consulting services in
connection with governmental related issues of concern to the City of Dania Beach, preparation
for the Florida Legislative Session and post-session follow-up. A copy of the letter is attached as
Exhibit "A", and it is made a part of this Resolution by this reference. It is renewed for one (1)
year, terminating on January 1, 2013.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to allocate funds from the General
Fund budget for the services.
Section 3. 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 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall be in full force and take effect immediately upon
its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on December 13, 2011.
ATTEST:
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LOUISE STILSON, CMC PATRICIA A. FLURY
CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FO AND CORRECTNESS: P�5 Fr�Tc,�i-
THOMAS J.gASbRb
CITY ATTOEY ,
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ONE(1)YEAR RENEWAL OF LETTER AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND CLD &ASSOCIATES, LLC.
This is a one (1) year renewal (the "Renewal") to a letter agreement (the "Agreement")
for governmental relations consulting services, which Agreement exists between the City of
Dania Beach, Florida, a Florida municipal corporation (the "City") and CLD &Associates, LLC.,
a Florida limited liability company(the "Company'). This Renewal is entered into and becomes
effective on January 1, 2012, and it is a renewal to the existing Agreement dated January 18,
2011, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A", and is made a part of and incorporated into this
Renewal by this reference. City and Company wish to renew the Agreement.
In consideration of the mutual covenants, terms and conditions contained in this Renewal
and the Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy and receipt of
which are acknowledged, the parties agree to the following:
1. The Agreement that is dated January 18, 2011 shall remain in force for one (1)
additional year,beginning January 1, 2012.
2. City and Company agree that a flat fee of$36,000.00, to be paid in equal monthly
installments of$3,000.00 on the first day of each month, will remain the same throughout the
renewal period.
3. That in all other respects the Agreement is ratified and reaffirmed and remains in
full force and effect.
IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING, the parties have executed this Renewal on the day
and year first above written.
CITY:
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
ATTEST: a Florida municipal corporation
LOUISE STILSON, CMC ROBERT BALDWIN
CITY CLERK CITY MANAGER
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
THOMAS J. ANSBRO
CITY ATTORNEY
COMPANY:
Signed, sealed and delivered CLD &ASSOCIATES, LLC,
In the presence of: a Florida limited liability company
Signature Signature
PRINT Name PRINT Name: Carole L. Duncanson
Signature Title
PRINT Name
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF BROWARD
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on 2011, by
Carole L. Duncanson, as President of CLD & ASSOCIATES, LLC, a Florida limited liability
company, on behalf of the corporation. Such person is personally known to me or has produced
as identification and did(did not) take an oath.
NOTARY PUBLIC
State of Florida at Large
My commission expires:
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CLD & Associates, LLC
aD Carole L. Duncanson
Legislative Consulting and Advoeaq
January 18,2011
Robert Baldwin JAN 2 0 2011
City Manager
City of Dania Beach gy
100 W.Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach,FL 33004
Dear Mr.Baldwin:
This letter serves as a proposal to extend the agreement between the City of Dania Beach&CLD
&Associates,LLC,effective January 1,2011 through December 3,2011 for govenunental
relations consulting services. It has been a pleasure to represent the City for the past 3
legislative sessions but I am proposing to move the contract to year round in order to more
effectively reflect the issues I've been following of interest to the City,assist with issues which
arise involving state agencies and for better preparation to the legislative session as well as post
session follow up. As you are aware,my previous contracts were for session only but I was
contacted during the interim on several occasions to assist in other matters.
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For year round consulting services on behalf of Dania Beach,I propose a flat fee of$36,000
payable to CLD&Associates,LLC in equal monthly installments of$3,000 on the 1"of each
month retroactive to January Ist,2011.
In consideration of the above fee,CLD&Associates,LLC shall provide the following services:
* Advice&consultation in support of the City's 2011 legislative agenda as outlined
by the City Manager&Commission.
* Lobbying services before the Legislative&Executive Branch agencies
* Meetings as necessary with the City Manager and/or other designated City
officials.
* Compliance with registration&compensation reporting as lobbyist for the City
with the Legislative&Executive Branches in accordance with Sections 11.045
and 112.135,Florida Statutes,and all other appropriate legal requirements.
If the terms of this proposal are acceptable,please.indicate your acceptance.of the above by
signing,dating'&returning this letter of agreement to 225 S. Adams-Street Suite 250
Tallahassee,FL 32301.
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pepy To 225 S.Adams Street,Suite 250,Tallahassee,Fl 32301•(850) 566-9056•fax(850)222-8222
wr ❑ 333 N.New River Drive East,Suite 2000,Ft Lauderdale,Fl 33301•(954)240-3110
email:caroledd@aol.com
I look forward to the opportunity to continue representing the City of Dania Beach and it's
interests in Tallahassee.
Sincerely,
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Carole L.Duncanson
CLD&Associates,LLC
ACCEPTWGPZEDo this day of �� 02011
Signature
City Manager
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