HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2023-105 Ronald L. Book - Lobbyist Services for FY23-24RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXECUTE AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER THAT EXCEEDS THE ANNUAL
VENDOR THRESHOLD TOTAL AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($50,000.00), WITH RONALD L. BOOK, P.A., FOR
CONSULTING (LOBBYIST) SERVICES RELATED TO ISSUES OF
CONCERN TO THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH INCLUDING MATTERS
ASSOCIATED WITH BROWARD COUNTY AS WELL AS GENERAL
LEGISLATION AND RELATED ISSUES AT THE STATE LEVEL IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($62,500.00) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24; 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 she 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 $50,000.00 for a vendor each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City has retained Ronald L. Book, P.A. (the "Consultant') through an
Engagement Letter for the past several years, to provide services in connection with Broward
County and State -related issues of concern to the City of Dania Beach (the "Services"); and
WHEREAS, the current agreement expires on September 30, 2023, and the City desires
to continue to obtain the Services of the Consultant; and
WHEREAS, the total amount of purchases from the Consultant for Fiscal Year 2023-24
will exceed the $50,000.00 annual purchase threshold for a single vendor and, therefore, requires
City Commission approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above "Whereas" clauses are true and correct, 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 Ronald L. Book, P.A., which will provide the City with consulting
(lobbyist) services beginning October 1, 2023 for a one year term at a cost of Sixty Two
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($62,500.00) inclusive of all expenses, payable monthly, in
eleven (11) payments of Five Thousand Two Hundred Eight Dollars and Thirty Three Cents
($5,208.33) with the last installment being Five Thousand Two Hundred Eight Dollars and
Thirty Seven Cents ($5,208.37). 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 Fiscal Year 2023-24 City
Commission budget Professional Services Account #001-11-01-511-31-10.
Section 4. That all services obtained from Ronald L. Book, P.A. shall be subject to
approved annual budget appropriations and in accordance with the City's procurement policies
and are authorized to exceed the annual amount of $50,000.00 purchase threshold for a single
vendor for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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 become effective 10 days after passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on 2023.
Motion by l }ti Yea tCl 1 f C° s -%. U , second by `,( k VV , ?( Lem"',
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION:
Commissioner Joyce Davis
Commissioner Tamara James
Commissioner Marco Salvino
Vice Mayor Lori Lewellen.
Mayor Archibald J. Ryan IVL
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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August 21, 2023
Ms. Eve A. Boutsis City Attorney
City of Dania Beach
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Dear Eve:
Thank you, the City Manager, and City Commission for providing our firm with the continued privilege of
representing the City of Dania Beach and the taxpayers of the City in Tallahassee, including the Legislature
and the Executive Branch on Governmental Affairs matters. My firm will provide support on all matters with
an emphasis on legislative appropriations issues, as well as continuing to protect the City's valuable stake in
the Tribal Compact on the statutorily directed distribution of local impact funds.
Our firm's responsibility will be to handle all traditional lobbying services. This will include, but not be limited
to, working with local staff, Legislative Staff, and Executive Branch Staff as well as elected officials at all levels.
We will, at all times, aggressively represent and advocate for the City and its interests. You agree to fully
educate us on all matters of interest and priority to the City, and we agree to meet periodically, as requested.
In exchange for this representation, you agree to compensate our firm with a retainer of $62,5,000 a year
payable in monthly payments of $5,208.33 a month, except the final month will be invoiced at $5,208.37.
This agreement will be effective October 1, 2023, and extend for twelve (12) months, anticipating a renewal
prior to the expiration of this agreement of September 30, 2024, for an additional twelve-month period,
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.
Sincerely,
Ronald L. Book
Ronald L. Book, P.A.
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Archibald J. Ryan IV, Mayor
City of Dania Beach, Florida
Eve A. Boutsis, City Attorney
City of Dania Beach, Florida