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RESOLUTION NO. R19-066
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
MERCHANT STRATEGY, INC., TO PROVIDE PUBLIC
OUTREACH AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES FOR
THE CENTRAL SEACREST CORRIDOR - PHASE 2
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $32,800.00; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City received three (3) quotes to provide public outreach and
informational services for the Central Seacrest Corridor - Phase 2 Neighborhood
Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, after review and evaluation it has been determined appropriate by staff
to recommend award of this agreement to The Merchant Strategy, Inc., of West Palm Beach,
Florida who submitted the lowest, most responsive quote; and
WHEREAS, upon recommendation of staff, the City Commission of the City of
Boynton Beach does hereby approve the City Manager to sign a letter of agreement with
The Merchant Strategy, Inc., to provide public outreach and informational services for the
Central Seacrest Corridor - Phase 2 Neighborhood Improvements project in the amount of
$32,800.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed
as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon
adoption hereof.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby
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approves and authorizes the City Manager to sign a letter of agreement with The Merchant
Strategy, Inc., to provide public outreach and informational services for the Central Seacrest
Corridor - Phase 2 Neighborhood Improvements project in the amount of $32,800.00, a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 3. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this %B day of June, 2019.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
YES NO
Mayor — Steven B. Grant
Vice Mayor — Justin Katz
Commissioner — Mack McCray
Commissioner — Christina L. Romelus L/
Commissioner — Ty Penserga V
VOTE
ATTEST:
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Deputy City Clerk
(Corporate Seal)
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MERCHANT STRATEGY
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
With City of Boynton Beach
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This letter of agreement is intended to set forth our understanding as to the nature, scope and
terms of professional consulting services. The Merchant Strategy. Inc.. (hereinafter referred to
as the "FiW ), has agreed to provide to The City of Boynton Beach (hereinafter referred to as
"CLIENT"), the amount of services for said fees, and the manner in which those fees and related
expenses will be billed.
SCOPE. For the Seacrest Phase II, the scope includes:
• Maintenance of the existing hotline Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. FIRM will follow up
to ensure resolution/response and will provide monthly follow up reports.
• Maintain and provide content updates to existing Project Website, and existing Facebook and
Twitter social media accounts.
• Set-up, staff, prepare collateral material, follow-up and attend sixteen (16) HOA and/or
neighborhood meetings.
TERM. The term of this relationship shall be sixteen (16) months from date of signing. Upon sixty
(60) days written notice to the other, either party may terminate this agreement. h the event of
termination by CLIENT, any unpaid fees or expenses due the FIRM shall be payable through
the effective date of termination.
FEES. The FIRM will provide the above referenced professional services for a fee of $$2,050.00 per
month for up to 13 hours work payable to The Merchant Strategy, Inc. No expenses will be incurred
without prior approval. All expenses will be paid by CLIENT. Payment for services shall be due upon
receipt of invoice. In any matter relating to non-payment of this agreement, all attorney's fees and
collection costs are the responsibility of the CLIENT.
CONFIDENTIALITY. The FIRM will treat any and all information, communications, or materials of
CLIENT as confidential and will not disclose or divulge same unless otherwise directed or authorized
by CLIENT our ordered to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction.
REPORTING. The FIRM will be available to meet or discuss the status of any activities undertaken
on behalf of CLIENT.
ETHICAL & LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS. The FIRM agrees to comply with all applicable local,
state and federal laws, rules and regulations in its representation of CLIENT under this agreement,
i luding applicable Iobbyis compensation repo g requirements under Florida law.
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Sharon J. chant Date Lori LaVerriere D to
President City Manager
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CITY ATTORNEY