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1 RESOLUTION NO. R14 -104
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AND BALLARD
PARTNERS, INC., FOR APPROPRIATION LOBBYIST SERVICES
, EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT FOR ONE YEAR AND IN AN
• AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,000.00 PLUS EXPENSES;
11 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
11 , ADDENDUM TO PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN
1 • EFFECTIVE DATE.
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1 WHEREAS, on October 1, 2013 via Resolution R13 -107, the City Commission
1. approved a one year Professional Agreement for Lobbyist Services with Ballard Partners, Inc.,
1 in an amount not to exceed $50,000 plus expenses, annually; and
1: WHEREAS, the Professional Agreement provides for three (3) one -year extensions
1 • with the same terms and conditions as the original Agreement; and
21 WHEREAS, the amount of the Agreement has been re- negotiated to $45,000.00 plus
21 expenses, annually and therefore an Addendum to the Professional Agreement was created; and
24 WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida deems it to be
2 in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Boynton to enter into an
2 Addendum to Professional Agreement with Ballard Partners, Inc., for Appropriation Lobbyist
2" I Services.
2E1; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
2 ( THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
2Ei Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
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21 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
30 hereof.
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1 Section 2. The City Commission hereby approves the Addendum to Professional
2 Agreement with Ballard Partners, Inc., in the amount of $45,000.00 plus expenses, annually, for
3 a period of one year from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015 and authorizes the City
4 Manager to execute the Addendum, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A.
5 Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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7 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21 day of October, 2014.
8 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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15 Vic; - Mayor - Joe Casello
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19 Commissioner - David T. Merker
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23 Commissioner - Mack McCray
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27 Commissioner - Michael M. Fitz ,atrick
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ADDENDUM TO PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT FOR
LOBBYIST SERVICES
This Addendum shall take effect on signature by both parties.
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation,
hereinafter referred to as "CITY ",
and
BALLARD PARTNERS, INC., a Florida corporation, hereinafter referred to as
"Firm"
WITNESSETH:
1. The Professional Agreement for Lobbyist Services between the City and the Firm
commencing the 1st day of October, 2013 is amended as follows:
In consideration of the mutual terms and conditions, promises, covenants and
payments hereinafter set forth, City and Firm agree as follows:
3. TERM. This Agreement shall be for a period of one year commencing October 1,
2014 and ending on September 30, 2015. The City of Boynton Beach may extend the
contract with the same terms and conditions for two (2) one -year terms subject to
vendor acceptance, satisfactory performance and determination that renewal will be in
the best interest of the City.
4. PAYMENT. The Firm shall be paid by the City for completed work and for services
rendered under this agreement as follows, not to exceed $45,000 + expenses,
annually.
a. The total contract price, as referred to herein, shall be the total amount of payment
to Firm for services provided under this agreement for the entire term of the
Agreement
b. Payment for the work provided by Firm shall be made promptly on all invoices
submitted to the City properly, provided that the total amount of payment to Firm
shall not exceed the total contract price without express written modification of the
Agreement signed by the City Manager or his designee.
c. The Firm may submit invoices to the City once per month during the progress of
the work for partial payment for project completed to date. Such invoices will be
reviewed by the City, and upon approval thereof, payment will be made to the Firm in
the amount approved.
d. Final payment of any balance due the Firm of the total contract price earned will
be made promptly upon its ascertainment and verification by the City after the
completion of the work under this Agreement and its acceptance by the City.
e. Payment as provided in this section by the City shall be full compensation for work
performed, services rendered and for all materials, supplies, equipment and
incidentals necessary to complete the work.
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f. The Firm's records and accounts pertaining to this agreement are to be kept
available for inspection by representatives of the City and State for a period of three
(3) years after the termination of the Agreement. Copies shall be made available upon
request.
2. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement not specifically amended shall remain in
full force and effect for the balance of the term of the agreement.
IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING. the parties have set their hands and seals the day
and year first written above.
CITY
BY:
Lori LaVerriere, City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Janet M. Prainito, MMC James A. Cherof, City Attorney
City Clerk
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
BEFORE ME, an officer duly authorized by law to administer oaths and take
acknowledgments, personally appeared Lori LaVerriere, as City Manager of the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida, and acknowledged she executed the foregoing Agreement for the use and
purposes mentioned in it, and that the instrument is her act and deed.
IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING, I have set my hand and official seal at in the
State and County aforesaid on this day of 2014.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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BALLARD PARTNERS, INC.
WITNESSES:
BY:
(Print Name)
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
BEFORE ME, an officer duly authorized by law to administer oaths and take
acknowledgments, personally appeared , and acknowledged he /she
executed the foregoing Agreement for the use and purposes mentioned in it, and that the
instrument is his/her act and deed.
IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING, I have set my hand and official seal at in the
State and County aforesaid on this day of 2014.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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