HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2016-163 Authorizes an Engagement Letter with Ron L. Book P.A. for Consulting Services for Matters Associated with Broward County & Ft.Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Not to Exceed $50,000 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-163
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXECUTE AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH RON L. BOOK, P.A., FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO ISSUES OF CONCERN TO THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH (MATTERS ASSOCIATED WITH BROWARD
COUNTY AND WITH THE FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT), AS WELL AS GENERAL LEGISLATION
AND RELATED ISSUES AT THE STATE LEVEL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FOR A ONE YEAR
TERM; 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 the established monetary threshold
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
WHEREAS, the Dania Beach Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-10,
"Monetary thresholds for certain purchases and payment disbursement authorizations", subsection
(a), sets the monetary threshold or limitation at $25,000.00 for a vendor each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2015 the City retained Ron L. Book, P.A. (the "Consultant")
through an Engagement Letter, to provide services in connection with the Fort Lauderdale-
Hollywood International Airport and governmental related issues of concern to the City of Dania
Beach; and
WHEREAS, these services were further extended on December 8, 2015 and February 9,
2016 respectively through May 14, 2016 and on June 14, 2016 retroactively to May 15, 2016
through December 31, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach, Florida, desires to continue to engage the
consulting services of the Consultant, to provide services in connection with issues of concern to
the City pertaining to matters associated with Broward County and the Airport and to expand the
services to include general legislation and related issues at the state level;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above "Whereas" clauses are approved, and they are made a part
of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the City Commission authorizes the proper City officials to execute
an engagement letter with Ron L. Book, P.A., which will provide the City with consulting
services beginning January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, for a retainer of Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($50,000.00) payable monthly. 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 3. That funding is planned and appropriated in the FY 2016-2017
Commission budget Professional Services Account#001-11-01-511-31-10.
Section 4. 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 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall be in full force and take effect immediately upon
its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on December 13, 2016.
ATTEST: is FlIftr �
LOUISE STILSON, CMC .� TAMARA JAMEW
CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO ORM A D CORRECTNESS:
THOMAS J. AfTSBRd
CITY ATTORNEY
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Mr.Thomas J.Ansbro 1`1010f101181 it 0011TIO11
City Attorney
City of Dania Beach
100 W Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Dear Tom:
Thank you for the opportunity for continued representation of the City of Dania Beach both locally and in Tallahassee. It
is understood that my firm and l will provide support on all governmental affairs matters, however with an emphasis on
airport issues and any general city appropriations issues.
It would be our firm's responsibility to handle all traditional lobbying activities. This will include but not be limited to,
working with local staff, Legislative Staff, and Executive Branch Staff as well as elected officials. We will, at all times,
aggressively represent the City and its interests. You agree to fully educate us on all matters of interest and priority to
the City.We agree to meet periodically,as requested.
In exchange for this representation, you agree to compensate our firm with a retainer of$50,000 a year payable in
monthly payments of$4,166 a month.You will also be responsible for any reasonable expenses which will be billed on a
pro-rated monthly basis, not to exceed$5,000 annually.
Assuming this meets with our mutual understanding,this agreement will be effective January 1,2017 and will extend for
a one-year period ending on December 31, 2017 unless a written notice of discontinuation is received not less than 30
days prior to the end of the agreement. It is also understood that this agreement is cancellable by either party with 30
days written notice.Assuming this meets with your approval,please sign and return to my office.
;Sincere
a k Tamara James, Mayor
City of Dania Beach,Florida
Thomas J.Ansbro, City Attorney
City of Dania Beach, Florida
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