HomeMy WebLinkAboutGovernment Relations Consultants-4/25/2011CONSULTING CONTRACT
AGREEMENT, made this 1st day of April, 2011, by and between Government Relations
Consultants, 11005 Sweetmeadow Drive, Oakton, VA 22124 (herein referred to as "the
Consultant") and the CITY OF WATERLOO, provided as follows:
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the CITY OF WATERLOO and the Consultant desire that the Consultant be
retained to provide, in the capacity of an independent contractor, intergovernmental
affairs and informational services to, and for the benefit of the CITY OF WATERLOO.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises of the
parties hereto by them to be kept and performed, it is hereby agreed as follows:
SECTION I
SCOPE OF SERVICES: The consultant shall provide to the CITY OF WATERLOO
intergovernmental, informational and advocacy services described in Appendix I of this
contract. In the performance of said services, the Consultant shall not engage in any
activities which are illegal or unethical.
SECTION II
COMPENSATION: CITY OF WATERLOO shall pay Government Relations Consultants
(Allynn Howe) in the amount of $48,000 as compensation for services to be performed
by Allynn Howe at the rate of $4,000 per month, commencing with the date of this
contract and payable in arrears on the last day of each month. Consultants shall visit
the City of Waterloo at their own expense at least twice during the next twelve months.
SECTION III
NONEXCLUSIVITY: The consultant may act for and render intergovernmental affairs
and informational services to other persons, government units, firms or corporations
during the term of this agreement.
SECTION IV
DURATION OF AGREEMENT: This agreement shall commence upon the date of this
contract and shall continue for twelve months through April 1, 2012. Without objection
of either party, this Agreement will extend month to month under the same agreed
upon terms and conditions until terminated by either party.
SECTION V
AMENDMENTS: No amendment to this agreement shall be effective unless it is in
writing and signed by both parties.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed
by their duly authorized officers on the day and year first noted above.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CONSULTANTS
By:
Allynn Howe, President
Buck Clark, Mayor
APPENDIX I
Informational and advocacy services shall include the following:
1. Coordination and assistance with meetings with appropriate Members of
Congress and Legislative and Executive Branch staff;
2. Assist with the drafting and dissemination of written material to Members of
Congress;
3. Coordination with other Consultants for the City of WATERLOO and relevant
associations and other properties on policy changes and budget matters that may
be considered by the Congress or the Executive branch;
4. Produce monthly report summarizing items of importance that have occurred
during the previous month;
5. Attend and take part in meetings from time to time with the City of
WATERLOO's staff and elected officials at the request of the City of
WATERLOO;
6. Generally, we will work on areas where the City of WATERLOO can improve
their return from Federal transportation programs particularly in highway and
transit funding, including, but not limited to the following:
1. National Corridor Planning and Border Infrastructure Program
2. Section 5309 Bus and bus facilities program
3. Intelligent Transportation Systems Integration Deployment program
4. Railroad grade crossings
5. Airport Improvements
7. Other Authorizing requests for funding as needed
8. Economic development advice and assistance