HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-10 11-060 ORDERItem No, II 060
Date: 1-10-11
Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing Execudon of Agreement for Consulting Services Between
the City of Bangor and Maine Governmental Relations
Responsible Department Legal
Commentary:
The Maine Legislature will be considering several matters that relate to gaming in Maine and will
likely Impact the City of Bangor and Hollywood Slots. This Order will authorize the execution of
a Contract to retain the services of a consultant to work for the interests of the City of Bangor at
the legislature.
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CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Execution of Agreement For Consulting Services Between the
City of Bangor and Maine Governmental Relations
WHEREAS, the Maine Legislature will consider changes W Maine's gaming laws; and
WHEREAS, any changes may have a direct impact on the City of Bangor; and
WHEREAS, E is in the best interest of the City of Bangor to hire a consultant/lobbyist to
represent its interests before the legislature.
By Ne Qty Council of the City of Bangor
ORDERED,
That Catherine M. Conlow, City Manager, Is authorized on behalf of the City of Bangor, W
exeMe an Agreement between the Cty of Bangor and Maine Governmental Relations for
consulting services in connection with gaming legislation. Said Agreement shall be in
substantially the same form as attached hereto and in a final form as approvetl by the Clog
Solicitor or Assistant City Solicitor.
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AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES.
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF BANGOR MAINE
and
MAINE GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
In accordance with the terns and conditions stated herein, Maine Government Relations
thereinafter `the Consultant") agrees to perform consulting services in regard to gambling issues,
regulations, rules and/or legislation of concern to the City of Bangor (hereinaR.ar'the City"). The
tens of the services will commence as of January 3, 2011 and will terminate with the final
disposition of the gambling issues in the 2011 Legislative Session or at the convenience of the
City.
The services provided will include, but may not be limited to, the following (hereinafter referred
to as the "Legislative Session Services").
Assist Bangor City Officials and, at the request of the City, other interested parties with
the development and implementation of strategic plan regarding the identified gambling
issues and priority bills.
Schedule meetings with key leghdatars and legislative staff to educate and shape opinion
regarding identified legislation and issues of interest to the City.
Maintain regular contact with legislators, executive branch agency staff and the
Administration on designated issues continuously advocating and representing the City's
position.
Provide analysis of legislation, amendments and other relevant communications to the
City.
Attend and participate in committee hearings, work sessions and meetings of interested
parties on designated bills. Track the progress of all such legislation, from the point of
drafting that final disposition.
provide weekly legislative session reports to City Officials (with additional as needed
reports) on the progress of designated bills and other pertinent activities requiring the
City's action, input, or decision.
Advise the City on appropriate legislative strategy adusnnems throughout the session as
developments affect the progress of designated legislation and issues.
The Consultant will report to the City of Bangor's City Manager and the City Solicitor on all
legislative activities and admwstrative trusters that became part of the Agreement Compensation
for legislative session services will be rendered at the We of $150.00 per hour for the term with the
Consultant providing the City with monthly invoices on or about the 1st of each month. Direct costs
will be compensated separately and will include travel, phone, fax, copying and mailing charges not
to exceed $100 per month without prior approval of the City Manager.
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Either the Consultant or the City may request the contract be amended or extended. Both parties
must approve any extension or amendment of this agreement's term or services in writing.
The Consultant is responsible for preparing and filing all regisnatioNreporting forms required by the
State of Maine. The City will reimburse Consultant for any fee required for the lobbyist registration
for Consultant's representation of the City.
The City of Bangor and the Consultant enter into this Agreement with the clear understanding that
Consultant will not agree to represent any other organization or emity that conflicts with the interests
of the City during thereon of Us Agreement.
Consultant's relationship to the City under this Agreement shall be that of an independent contractor
and not an employee or agent Consultant shall not represent or hold itself out as having my
relationship with the City other than that of an independent contractor
This Agreement shall be construed m be in accordance with the substantive and procedural laws of
the Stene of Maine.
MAINE GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Richard Trahey, President
Catherine M. Conlow
Maine Govemmenml Relations
City Manager
77 Water Street
73 Harlow Street
Hallowell, Maine 04347
Bangor, Maine 04401
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