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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8600RESOLUTION NO. 8600 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND KOGOVSEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, THAT: SECTION 1 The Professional Services Agreement dated December 24, 1998 between Pueblo a Municipal Corporation and Kogovsek & Associates, Inc. relating to the performance of legislative consulting services for the City, a copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, are hereby approved. SECTION 2 The President of the City Council is authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement in the name of the City and the City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. INTRODUCED December 28, 1998 BY Rich Golenda Councilperson APPROVED: ATTEST: President o0he G until D. U ED City of Pueblo OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER May 25, 2000 Via Fax No. 542 -8515 Mr. Ray Kogovsek KOGOVSEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. 215 W. 2nd Street Pueblo, Colorado 81003 Dear Ray: Pursuant to paragraph 3 of the Professional Services Agreement dated December 24, 1998 between the City of Pueblo and Kogovsek & Associates, Inc., the City requests that your firm perform the following services with respect to the Pueblo Chemical Depot chemical demilitarization project (the "project "): Interfacing efforts with elected officials and decision - makers at local, state and federal levels (from Colorado and with those having jurisdiction over policy and funding of the project); identifying opportunities to maintain timetables and /or expedite regulatory and statutory processes required to initiate and complete the project; work with the City to identify sources of assistance in mitigating potential impacts of the project on infrastructure, the economy and any health and safety issues; and develop strategy with City officials in their relationship with Department of the Army as the project does through the various steps toward completion. In consideration of the performance of the above described services by Kogovsek & Associates, Inc., the City will pay additional compensation of $2,000 per month starting June 1, 2000. Very truly yours, CITY OF PUEBLO By City Manager Kogovsek & Associates, Inc. agrees to perform the above described services under the terms and conditions of the Professional Services Agreement for the additional compensation of $2,000 per month. Signed May � , 2000. KOGOVSEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. B y G Kq oo 5 id; Ray Kogo' sek, President P.O. Box 1427 Pueblo, Colorado 81002 -1427 (719) 584 -0800 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT entered into as of December 29, 1998 between Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation ( "Pueblo ") and Kogovsek & Associates, Inc. ( "Kogovsek "), WITNESSETH: In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, Pueblo and Kogovsek agree as follows: 1. Pueblo engages Kogovsek and Kogovsek accepts such engagement to provide legislative consulting services to Pueblo upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. 2. The term of this Agreement shall be for one (1) year commencing January 1, 1999 and ending December 31, 1999 unless sooner terminated as herein provided. If not sooner terminated, this Agreement shall automatically be renewed for successive one year terms unless either party shall give thirty (30) days written notice to the other party prior to December 31, 1999 or December 31 of any subsequent year, stating that this Agreement shall not be renewed for the next calendar year. 3. Kogovsek shall perform the following services for Pueblo: oversight of congressional activities, general lobbying, and administrative actions which impact Pueblo; maintain a working relationship with the Colorado congressional delegation and appropriate representatives of administrative agencies to enhance Pueblo's visibility at the national level; arrange for Pueblo officials to appear before committees with jurisdiction over issues of concern to Pueblo, or to meet individually with decision - makers; organize Pueblo's annual trip to Washington in connection with the National League of Cities; and other customary and standard legislative liaison responsibilities. 4. The City Manager or the City Council may direct Kogovsek to perform specific projects which are not included within the services described in paragraph 3 (such as shepherding of federal financial assistance or grant applications through the administrative process with legislative support for projects including housing and transportation; economic development /job opportunity efforts involving federal agencies and facilities; or drafting legislation or amendments to legislation specifically for Pueblo's benefit or interest and steering it through the legislative agenda. 5. In consideration of Kogovsek performing the services described in paragraph 3, City will pay Kogovsek the sum of $3,000 per month. 6. Kogovsek will provide Pueblo with at least a monthly written report of its activities, and more frequent communication when appropriate, and will meet with the City Manager or City Council upon request. 7. City will pay all Kogovsek's reasonable and necessary expenses for transportation, meals and lodging in, to and from Washington, D.C., incurred in the course of providing professional legislative services under this Agreement. Such expenses shall, if appropriate, be pro -rated among Kogovsek's other clients. Kogovsek shall bill Pueblo monthly, within the first ten (10) days of each month, for such fees and expenses, and Pueblo will remit payment therefor within twenty (20) days after receipt of Kogovsek's billings. 8. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, either party may by thirty (30) days prior written notice given to the other party, either request negotiation of the terms and conditions hereof, or terminate this Agreement. 9. This is a professional service contract and may not be assigned by Kogovsek and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors. Executed the day and year first above written. [ S E A L, ] PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ATTEST: By City Cle President of e City 6ouncil [SEAL] KOGOVSEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. ATTEST: By (t' _ ' Secretary Presid t' -2-