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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10. Edington, Peel, Assoc. Agreement AGENDA MEMO DATE: June, 22 2010 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Office of the City Manager By: Desi Alvarez, Deputy City Manager SUBJECT: AGREEMENTS WITH EDINGTON, PEEL & ASSOCIATES, INC., AND CARPI CLAY & SMITH FOR WASHINGTON D.C. CONSULTANT SERVICES RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve an extension of agreements with Edington, Peel & Associates, Inc., and with Carpi Clay & Smith through June 30, 2011. DISCUSSION The City of Downey has for many years retained two firms to represent its interests on a day by day basis before Federal Legislators and Agencies in Washington, D.C. The two firms, Edington, Peel & Associates, Inc. and Carpi Clay & Smith, have been instrumental in assisting the City in procuring Federal funding for a wide range of projects and programs covering all aspects of the City’s operations. Edington, Peel & Associates, Inc., has represented the interests of the City of Downey in Washington, D.C. since 1997, and has provided valuable counsel to the City in its successful efforts to acquire and develop the NASA site. Mr. James H. Dykstra, a Principal, facilitates meetings with members of Congress as well as various Federal agencies such as NASA and the Smithsonian, and has been instrumental in helping the City obtain grants for the Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center. Mr. Dykstra was instrumental in facilitating contact with both elected and administration officials related to the Center’s dedication. Along with work related to the Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center, Mr. Dykstra continues to monitor and provide strategic advice regarding the status of Congressional and executive matters that affect Downey’s interests. Most recently, Mr. Dykstra has provided input with regards to the stimulus funds currently being allocated in Washington. Carpi Clay & Smith has represented Downey’s interests in Washington, D.C. since the early 1990’s. Mr. Del Smith’s understanding of federal government operations and procedures has helped Downey secure several large grants. Mr. Smith’s knowledge of the EDA organizational structure and administrative requirements has been very helpful CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA in procuring EDA grand funding. In addition, Mr. Smith is our key advisor in dealing with the various Federal Agencies with oversight of water projects. Currently Mr. Smith’s company is assisting the City in procuring a third multi-million dollar EDA grant to help fund the Lakewood Boulevard Improvement Project and with special legislation that will assist with financing the City’s Water Reclamation plant. FISCAL IMPACT The cost for the Edington, Peel & Associates, Inc., is $3,850.00 per month and the cost for Carpi Clay & Smith is $2,750.00 per month. AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EDINGTON PEEL & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR GENERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES THIS AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (the City “Amendment”) is entered into this day of June, 2010 by and between the of Downey , a California municipal corporation and charter city with its principal place of business at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey California 90241 ("City") and Edington Peel & Associates, Inc. ("Consultant"), a government relations firm. RECITALS WHEREAS, the City and Consultant entered into Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) for providing general advocacy services. WHEREAS, the City and Consultant desire to amend the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in view of the above-recitals and mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows: AGREEMENT Section 1. Validity of Agreement. Except as expressly amended in this Amendment, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Other than the specific matters set forth in this Amendment, this Amendment is not intended to modify the responsibilities of the parties. Section 2. Amendment of Term of Agreement. City and Consultant hereby amend Section 1 on page 1 of the Agreement to state as follows: “Subject to the provisions of Section 16, ‘Termination of Agreement’ of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall be for a twelve month period beginning July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Such term may be extended upon written agreement of both parties to the Agreement.” Section 3. Fees and Payment. City and Consultant agree that there shall be no change in compensation. Executed at Downey, California, on the day and year first written above. “Consultant”: Edington, Peel & Associates, Inc. By: ___________________________________ Name:James H. Dykstra Title: Principal CITY OF DOWNEY _________________________ ANNE M. BAYER, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk APPROVED TO FORM: _________________________________ ED LEE, City Attorney AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARPI CLAY & SMITH FOR GENERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES THIS AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (the City “Amendment”) is entered into this day of June, 2010 by and between the of Downey , a California municipal corporation and charter city with its principal place of business at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey California 90241 ("City") and Carpi Clay & Smith ("Consultant"), a government relations firm. RECITALS WHEREAS, the City and Consultant entered into Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) for providing general advocacy services. WHEREAS, the City and Consultant desire to amend the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in view of the above-recitals and mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows: AGREEMENT Section 1. Validity of Agreement. Except as expressly amended in this Amendment, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Other than the specific matters set forth in this Amendment, this Amendment is not intended to modify the responsibilities of the parties. Section 2. Amendment of Term of Agreement. City and Consultant hereby amend Section 1 on page 1 of the Agreement to state as follows: “Subject to the provisions of Section 16, ‘Termination of Agreement’ of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall be for a twelve month period beginning July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Such term may be extended upon written agreement of both parties to the Agreement.” Section 3. Fees and Payment. City and Consultant agree that there shall be no change in compensation. Executed at Downey, California, on the day and year first written above. “Consultant”: Carpi Clay & Smith By: ___________________________________ CITY OF DOWNEY _________________________ ANNE M. BAYER, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk APPROVED TO FORM: _________________________________ ED LEE, City Attorney