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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10627RESOLUTION NO. 10627 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 as of January 1, 2006, 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, is 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. SECTION 3 This Resolution shall become effective upon final passage and approval. BY Randy Thurston Councilperson APPROVED: — , President of City Council ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK INTRODUCED January 23, 2006 1&0 . Yk,p( -mmink J Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM # DATE: January 23, 2006 DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER DAVE GALLI, CITY MANAGER DOUG FITZGERALD, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TITLE A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND KOGOVSEK AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME ISSUE This resolution will procure the legislative consulting services of Kogovsek and Associate, Inc. for the City of Pueblo. The services that will be provided by this consulting firm include, but are not limited to, oversight of U.S. Congressional activities, general lobbying, and maintaining a relationship with the Colorado Congressional delegation and appropriate representatives of administrative agencies to enhance Pueblo's visibility and focus at the national level. In addition to general lobbying and arranging for Pueblo officials to appear before committees with jurisdiction over issues of concern to the City of Pueblo, Kogovsek and Associates, Inc. will also interface efforts with local elected officials and decisions makers having jurisdiction over policy and funding of the Pueblo Chemical Depot Demilitarization project (see attached description of 2005 activities and planned 2006 activities provided by Kogovsek and Associates, Inc.). This agreement will commence retroactively to January 1, 2006, and expire on December 31, 2006. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution. FINANCIAL IMPACT Under this agreement, the City of Pueblo will pay Kogovsek and Associates, Inc. $3,000 per month with a yearly total amounting to $36,000. This is a $500 per month increase from the 2005 contract. In addition, the City of Pueblo will pay Kogovsek and Associates, Inc. reasonable and necessary expenses for transportation and lodging in, to, and from Washington, D.C. incurred during the 2006 fiscal year. However, these expenses shall not exceed $5,000 in total for the year 2006. Funding in the amount of $41,000 will be dispersed from the Professional Services Account in the 2006 City Council budget. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT entered into as of January 1, 2006 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 from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006 unless sooner terminated as herein provided. 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; 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 Pueblo Chemical Depot chemical demilitarization project (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 goes through the various steps toward completion; 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 paragraphs 3 and 4, City will pay Kogovsek the sum of $3,000 per month. City will pay Kogovsek's reasonable and necessary expenses for transportation and lodging in, to and from Washington, D.C. incurred by Kogovsek during calendar year 2006 in the course of providing professional services under this Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $5,000.00. 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. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, either party may terminate this Agreement by thirty (3 0) days prior written notice given to the other party. 8. 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. [SEAL] ATTEST: City Cl* PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION B y - i% CA. yrc.�af,. President of the City Council [SEAL] ATTEST: Secretary & ASSOCIATES, INC. in -2- 2005 WORK SUMMARY AND 2006 SCOPE OF WORK Transportation authorization bill One of the City's identified priorities in 2005 was an earmark for federal funding for the Dillon flyover in the growing commercial area north of the city on Interstate 25. We worked closely with Congressman John Salazar's local and Washington staff as he began his first term as a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. We also worked to ensure matching support from the two Senate offices. 2006 strategy: Monitor progress of project and identify any additional needs which might be met via transportation appropriations bills or other measures, or contact with the federal agency. Arkansas Legacy Project During previous stints as consultants for the City, we were able to obtain appropriations earmarks for this important project and partnership between Pueblo, the Corps of. Engineers and numerous local entities. In 2005, the eye was on completion. Congressman Salazar, Senator Salazar and Senator Allard all requested a funding earmark. $315,000 was included in the House Energy and Water Appropriations bill under Section 206 continuing authorities. The Senate did not include 206 earmarks, but in conference committee, the Senate agreed to the House figure. 2006 strategy: Consult with the Corps prior to the deadline for appropriations requests for FY '07 and determine if additional funds are needed for final completion. Minnequa Lake In 2005, the consensus of the congressional delegation was not to seek Section 206 continuing authorities earmarks until the Arkansas Legacy Project was completed because the two projects in one community would compete for the very small national pot of 206 funding ($30 million). However, we worked year -long to increase the visibility of this project with the congressional delegation and their staffs, and with agencies. A meeting was held in Pueblo with the Corps of Engineers staff from Albuquerque, arranged through Congressman Salazar's local office. 2006 strategy: Continue working with the Corps of Engineers to identify existing authorities from which funds could be earmarked; arrange for Environmental Protection Agency, Economic Development Administration and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on- site visits to garner support for grants and /or appropriations earmarks. Essential Air Service Once again, attempts were made to cut funding for the Essential Air Service program which is critical to Pueblo's ability to provide commercial service. We encouraged Page Two Congressman Salazar to join with other representatives from EAS communities to wage a coalition fight against these cuts. He actively participated in that effort. We worked closely with Senator Allard's staff (as a member of the appropriations committee) to ensure that the Senate supported adequate funding through the conference committee process. Funding was maintained. 2006 strategy: Prepare for release of the Administration's budget in early February, which may propose this reduction in funding again; ask delegation to make an early appropriations request to maintain funding at at least current levels. Chemical demilitarization Senator Allard was joined by Senator Salazar and Congressman Salazar in waging a vigorous fight with the Department of the Army to reverse the Army's slow down of activity and funding. All three offices were reminded regularly of the City's strong support for this effort from public safety, environment and economic standpoints. We also worked closely with Congressman Hefley, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, to garner his support. 2006 strategy: Continue to offer support to the delegation in its efforts to keep the flow of funding at an adequate level to maintain the new schedule and to ensure that all demilitarization efforts remain on -site in Pueblo and are not moved to other locales based on "savings" claims. Transportation Test Center We stressed with the three congressional offices representing Pueblo that this facility is important to rail transit safety and development, but that it has tremendous potential for expanded uses, including more hazardous materials training activity and a underground test site to research, develop and train for accidents or attacks in the nation's mass transit system. All three offices are interested in an expanded role and Congressman Salazar accompanied a delegation of House members to tour the facility. 2006 strategy: Measure the delegation's interest in seeking specific authorization or appropriations earmarks and coordinate with TTC officials. Fountain Creek Watershed The Corps of Engineers has received specific appropriations for several years for the ongoing effort to study the Fountain Creek watershed and propose work to improve it. Recent water quality issues make this effort even more important as the watershed project, which the City participates in, continues forward. While an appropriations Page Three earmark was included in this year's energy and water appropriations bill, it was not sufficient to broaden the scope of the study. 2006 strategy: Work with the City to develop a coalition -based effort to increase funding and broaden the scope of work on the watershed project, perhaps to include funding from sources beyond the Corps of Engineers. CDBG, EDA and other grant sources Last year, the Administration proposed consolidating more than 20 grant programs under one umbrella in the Department of Commerce. The City stressed its opposition to this approach to the delegation. Our delegation from both political parties opposed the proposal, as did many other House and Senate members. The proposal was soundly rejected. 2006 strategy: Monitor any additional proposals to consolidate or to cut grant funding.