HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-99-2671
Temp. Reso # 8781
Rev. #1-10/5/99
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-99- a 1p 07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE
CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF TAMARAC AND MITCHELL CEASAR, AS THE
CITY'S LOBBYIST; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that a lobbyist is necessary and
appropriate for legislative and grants research assistance; and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Mitchell Ceasar, has counseled the City on various
legislative and grants issues in the past and is familiar with the City's Charter and Code;
and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Mitchell Ceasar, has served in the capacity of lobbyist
as the City's lobbyist, and Grants Liaison in 1990; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission have indicated a preference for the
law firm of Mitchell Ceasar, as lobbyist and recommend entering into an agreement with
Mitchell Ceasar, as lobbyist for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in
the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to approve Mitchell
Ceasar, as the City's Lobbyist.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2: That the appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to enter into
an agreement between the City of Tamarac and the law firm of Mitchell Ceasar, for lobbyist
services (attached hereto as "Exhibit A").
SECTION 3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is
held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or
application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this
Resolution.
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
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PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this/9 da of , 1999.
J E SCHREIBER
Mayor
ATTEST:
CAROL GOLD, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
RECORD OF COMMISSION
' CERTIFY tha have MAYOR SCHREIBER
this SOL ION as to form. DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER
DIST 2: V/M MISHKIN
DIST 3: Comm. S111 TANOF
DIST 4: COMM_ AnRFare
MITCHELL S. IFT
City Attorney
Lobbyist/rkt
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THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the City of Tamarac, a
municipal corporation of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "CITY" and Mitchell
Ceasar, an individual, hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT."
IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANT AND PROMISES which the
parties set forth below, CITY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:
CITY hereby employs CONSULTANT for the purpose of providing lobbying services as
may be directed by the CITY through the office of the City Manager. Such service area shall
include local, regional, state wide (Tallahassee). CONSULTANT shall assist CITY on issues, as
well as advising on availability of program funding sources. CONSULTANT shall lobby to
obtain funding allocations by the State of Florida, Broward County, or the Federal Government.
CONSULTANT agrees that all reports and communications from the CONSULTANT
will be directed to the City Manager. CONSULTANT shall submit monthly written reports to
the City Manager detailing plans, efforts and accomplishments on behalf of the CITY. The
report shall document all meetings (including the time, place, duration and subject matter of such
meetings), and all relevant verbal and written communications carried out pursuant to this
Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to appear quarterly at City Commission meetings to
formally report on his activities.
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CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT at a rate of THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($3,000.00) a month, not to exceed THIRTY SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($36,000.00)
through the following twelve months. Payment will be made during the second pay period of the
month immediately following the month for which service is involved. CONSULTANT agrees
to submit monthly written invoices to the City Manager.
No additional compensation for expenses is authorized by the terms of this Agreement,
unless by receipt for monies expended outside Broward County.
This Agreement, or any interest herein, shall not be assigned, transferred or otherwise
encumbered, under any circumstances, by CONSULTANT, without the prior written consent of
City Commission.
4. CQNSULIANT WITUOUT AUTHORITY IQ BIND CITY
CITY and CONSULTANT agree that notwithstanding any other terms or provisions of
this Agreement, CONSULTANT is without authority to bind the CITY to any obligations,
pledge, agreement or covenant. All final action of the CITY, required as a result of
CONSULTANT's services, shall be approved by either the City Manager or the City
Commission as appropriate under law.
This Agreement may be terminated by the CITY upon 30 days written notice by the CITY
to the CONSULTANT of such termination in which event the CONSULTANT shall be paid his
compensation for services performed to termination date. All finished or unfinished documents,
studies, memorandums, and reports prepared by CONSULTANT shall become the property of
CITY and shall be delivered by CONSULTANT to CITY prior to the final check being issued.
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CONSULTANT, by execution of this Agreement, agrees to indemnify and save harmless
and defend CITY, its agents, servants and employees from and against any claim, demand or
cause of action of whatsoever kind or nature arising out of error, omission or act of
CONSULTANT, its agents, servants or employees in the performance of services under this
Agreement.
7. NOTICES 0
Whenever either party desires to give notice unto the other, it must be given by written
notice, sent by registered United States mail, with return receipt requested. The parties designate
the following as the respective places for giving of notice, to -wit:
City Manager
Tamarac City Hall
7525 NW 88' Avenue
Tamarac, Florida 33321
Mitchell Ceasar
8181 West Broward Blvd.
Suite 300
Plantation, Florida 33324
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Any provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement may not be modified or waived 40
unless in writing and duly executed by both parties to this Agreement.
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This Agreement shall be effective OCTOBER 21, 1999 and shall terminate on October
20, 2000.
All agreements and covenants herein are severable, and in the event that any of them shall
be held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, this Agreement shall be interpreted as if
such invalid agreements or covenants were not contained herein.
This written Agreement embodies the whole Agreement between the parties and there are
no inducements, promises, terms, conditions, or obligations made or entered into by either CITY
or CONSULTANT other than contained herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed.
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ATTEST: CITY OF TAMARAC
By.
JEFF4ffY MICLER J1O,�PH SdIREIBER
CITY MANAGER IVfAYOR
ATTEST:
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CAROL GOLD, CMC/AAE
CITY CLERK
MITWELL S. KRAFT
CITY ATTORNEY
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This day of October, 1999
This ais day of October, 1999
By:
JEF Y MILLER
CITY MANAGER
This Z3 day of October, 1999
ATTEST:
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MITCHELL CEASAR
This -�— day of October, 1999
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