HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2014-116 Authorized execution of Engagement Letter with CLD & Associates, LLC for consulting services on governmental related issues for 2015 Legislative Session not to exceed $36,000.00 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXECUTE AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH CLD & ASSOCIATES, LLC,
FOR CONSULTING SERVICES ON GOVERNMENTAL RELATED ISSUES
OF CONCERN TO THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND FOR PREPARATION
FOR THE 2015 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND POST-SESSION
FOLLOW-UP IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,000.00, BECOMING
EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY 1, 2015 UP TO AND THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2015; 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 proper City officials to execute
an engagement letter with CLD & Associates, LLC, which will provide the City with consulting
services in connection with governmental related issues of concern to the City of Dania Beach
and for preparation for the 2015 Florida Legislative Session and post-session follow-up in an
amount not to exceed $36,000.00, becoming effective on January 1, 2015 up to and through
December 31, 2015. A copy of the engagement letter is attached as Exhibit"A", and it is made a
part of and is incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the approved annual City budget planned and appropriated funds for
the legislative service in an amount of $36,000.00 in the General Fund, City Commission
Department, Professional Services Account, Account No. 001-11-01-511-31-10.
Section 3. The City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to make minor
revisions to such engagement letter as are deemed necessary and proper in 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are repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 on January 1,
2015, upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on December 9, 2014.
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CLD & Associates, LLC
CLD Carole L. Duncanson
Legislative Consulting and Advocacy
November 9,2014
Robert Baldwin
City Manager
City of Dania Beach
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 and CLD&
Associates, LLC, effective January 1, 2015 through December 31,2015 for governmental relations
consulting services. It has been a pleasure to represent the City of Dania Beach and I look forward to
continuing to work on issues of importance to the City.
For year round consulting services on behalf of Dania Beach, I propose we continue at a flat fee of
$36,000 payable to CLD&Associates, LLC, in equal monthly installments of$3,000 on the 152 of each
month.
In consideration of the above fee,CLD&Associates, LLC,shall provide the following services:
• Advice&consultation in support of the City's 2015 legislative agenda as outlined by the City
Manager&City Commission.
• Lobbying services before the Legislative&Executive Branch agencies.
• Meetings as necessary with the City Manager and/or other designated City officials.
• Weekly reports during the legislative session and at the completion of legislative committee
weeks to update the City on the status of issues of interest and concern.
• Compliance with registration and compensation reporting as a lobbyist for the City with the
Executive and Legislative Branches in accordance with Sections 11.045 and 112.135 FS and
all other appropriate legal requirements.
If the terms of this proposal are acceptable, please indicate your acceptance of the above by signing,
dating and returning this letter of agreement to me at 225 S. Adams Street Suite 250 Tallahassee, FI
32301.
1 look forward to the opportunity to continue representing the City of Dania Beach.
Sincerely,
Carole L. Duncanson /
CLD&Associates, LLC
❑ 225 S.Adams Street,Suite 250,Tallahassee,FI 32301 • (850) 566-9056•fax(850)222-8222
Reply To: ❑ 333 N.New River Drive East,Suite 2000,Ft Lauderdale,FI 33301 •(954)240-3110
email:carolecld@aol.com
ACCEPTED and AGREED to this day of 12014.
Signature
Robert Baldwin, City Manager