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4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
5 FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
6 MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR
7 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF
8 BOYNTON BEACH AND U.S. STRATEGIES CORP., AT
9 AN ANNUAL COST OF $60,000.00; AND PROVIDING AN
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14 WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida deems it to be
15 in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Boynton to enter into an
16 Agreement for Professiona] Services with U,S. Strategies Corp., to provide a means of better
17 securing funds, preserving funding authorizations of existing programs and to inform of Federal
18 programs, regulations or Jegislation that could impact the City of Boynton Beach.
19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
20 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
21 Section I, The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
22 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
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24 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida does hereby
25 authorize and direct the approval and execution by the City Manager of Agreement For
26 Professional Services between the City of Boynton Beach and U,S. Strategies Corp. in an
27 annual amount of $60,000,00, which is Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "A.
28 Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AND
U. S. STRATEGIES CORP
The following is an Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach, hereinafter
referred to as "CITY," and the firm of U,S. Strategies Corp" a Florida corporation,
hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR."
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR is a firm duly qualified as experts in the field of
government relations,
WHEREAS, in the judgment of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, it
is necessary and desirable to employ the services of CONTRACTOR to assist the City
Manager with special projects approved by the City Commission.
PART I - SPECIAL PROVISIONS
A. Scope of Services. CONTRACTOR shall act as a consultant, lobbyist and
strategic planner to the City of Boynton Beach in the development and execution of a
federal legislative agenda. Such services would include but not be limited to:
· Issues research. CONTRACTOR offers its extensive experience and background in
legislative research to advise as to appropriate action as requested by the commission and
CONTRACTOR will provide periodic briefing to the City on emerging issues at the Federal
Level that may have an impact on the City,
· Issues strategies, CONTRACTOR will recommend strategies as requested to best address
City issues and objectives and work closely with the City Manager and designated staff in
researching current issues and providing background information,
· Special projects identification and implementation. CONTRACTOR will assist the City
Manager and City Commission in developing the city's legislative priorities, CONTRACTOR
will work with staff to carry out issue objectives as identified by the City Commission, These
issues may include such projects as working with Federal legislative and regulatory bodies for
necessary approvals and funding for improvements to the Boynton Inlet, Boynton Beach
Boulevard Promenade, Other activities include assistance on: Exploring the feasibility of
wastewater and reclaimed water projects, developing a strategic plan in concert with Florida
Atlantic University or other institutions for the further development of a Paleontology Museum,
working to secure through grants or direct earmark funding to enhance the City of Boynton
Beach Senior Center and working on inter-modal transportation opportunities to link Boynton
Beach downtown area with other parts of the City and other communities, Additionally,
CONTRACTOR will develop strategies and work to secure funding for programs and projects,
which have been identified by the City as priorities, including proactive identification of new
funding opportunities, Additionally, CONTRACTOR will work with the City's Grant team via the
City Manager's Office to identify and evaluate Federal grant fund opportunities that may be
beneficial and cost-effective for the City to pursue.
. Legislative Lobbying Services, CONTRACTOR shall represent the City of Boynton Beach
and the Boynton Beach City Commission before U,S, Congress and Federal agencies,
CONTRACTOR will work with on Federal Grant Funding opportunities and strategies,
preservation of Community Development Block Grant funding levels, opportunities for
redevelopment funding via Small Business Administration, Housing and Urban Development or
other Federal Agencies, Coordinate with the City's Congressional Delegation in gaining support
for the city's federal agenda; assist in drafting appropriate correspondence, schedule briefings
and meetings and identifying key federal contacts,
B, PAYMENT: CONTRACTOR's compensation for General Services
described in Part I above shall be $60.000 per year. A monthly fee invoice shall be
submitted by CONTRACTOR at the first of each month representing 1/12 of the annual
fee. The CITY shall reimburse the CONTRACTOR for travel expenses authorized by the
CITY, subject to the limitations and requirements of Section 112,061, Florida Statutes.
PART II - GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION: Neither party hereto shall assign or
delegate any interest in or duty under this Agreement without written consent to the other,
and no assignment shall be of any force or effect whatsoever unless and until the other
party shall have so consented,
B, STATUS OF CONTRACTOR: The parties intend that CONTRACTOR, in
performing the services hereinafter specified, shall act as an independent contractor and
shall have control of the work and the manner in which it is performed. CONTRACTOR is
not to be considered an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any
pension plan, insurance, bonus, or similar benefits CITY provides its employees.
C. METHOD AND PLACE OF GIVING NOTICE, SUBMITTING BILLS, AND
MAKING PAYMENTS: All notices, bills, and payments shall be made in writing and may
be given by personal delivery, e-mail or by mail. Notices, bills and payments sent by mail
should be addressed as follows:
CITY: Kurt Bressner
City Manager
City of Boynton Beach
100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33425
561-742-6010
CONTRACTOR:
D. NON-DISCRIMINATION: CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in regard to non-discriminations in
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employment because of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital
status, medical condition, or physical or mental disability.
E, CONFLICT OF INTEREST: CONTRACTOR is aware of the conflict of
interest laws of the Municipal Code of the City of Boynton Beach and the State of Florida,
Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, as amended, and agrees that it will fully comply in all
respects with the terms of said laws.
F, TERM OF AGREEMENT: The first term of this contract shall be from March
1, 2005, until September 20, 2006, and shall automatically renew for subsequent one-year
terms concurrent with the City's fiscal year of October 1 st through September 30th
thereafter unless either party terminates the contract in writing within 30 days before the
renewal date of the contract.
G. JURISDICTION: This Agreement and performance hereunder and all suits
and special proceedings hereunder shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Florida, In any action, special proceeding or other proceeding that may be
brought arising out of, in connection with, or by reason of this Agreement, the laws of the
State of Florida shall be applicable and shall govern to the exclusion of the law of any
other forum, without regard to the jurisdiction in which the action of special proceeding may
be instituted,
H, VENUE: Any and all legal action necessary to enforce this Agreement will be
held in Palm Beach County, Florida,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed.
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