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Agenda Item: 12 (a) |
Prepared By: Lina Upham |
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Department: Finance |
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Award of Contract - Extension of the Contract with Ronald Book, P.A.for the Lobbying Services on Behalf of the City of Marco Island before the Florida Legislature for an Additional Two Year Term
BACKGROUND:
On August 4, 2014 City Council approved Resolution 14-32, authorizing the Lobbying Service agreement with Ronald L. Book, P.A. by piggy-backing on the existing contract between the said firm and City of Marathon, Florida at a monthly fee of $5,000.
Due to Mr. Book effort the City has received the below funding from the State of Florida:
• Marco Shores Alternative Water Solution Project - $400,000 in FY15 and $750,000 in FY16.
• Bald Eagle/Bayport/Tahiti Drainage Improvement and Outfall Project - $100,000 in FY16
• Beach restoration funding - $1,500,000
• Fire Rescue/EMS Facility - $250,000 in FY17
• Storm Water Master Plan Drainage - $299,140 in FY17
Either party may terminate the agreement with or without cause upon 30 days written notice.
Additional information relating to Mr. Book is attached to this agenda item.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: $30,000 has been approved in FY17 general government operating fund and $30,000 in FY17water and sewer utility operating fund.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute two-year contract extension with Ronald Book, P.A.
POTENTIAL MOTION: “I move to approve resolution 16-85.”