Res 2015-121/approving a State Government Relations Representation Agreement with Winstead, P.C. in an amount not to exceed $99,000 over two years

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(c) For the period of July 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, Winstead will work on an "as needed" basis upon specific written direction from the City at the rate of $150 per hour not to exceed $4,000 per month. Payment by the City and additional charges shall be in accordance with the "Standard Terms of Engagement for Legal Services- General" (the "Addendum ") attached hereto and incorporated herein. 3. Winstead's Responsibilities and Standards of Performance (a) Winstead shall maintain proper registration as a lobbying firm under applicable state and federal laws and shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations, including without limitation, those relating to ethics, political contributions and gifts to candidates and public officials. The performance of all services by Winstead under this Agreement will be by persons appropriately licensed or registered when required under local, state and federal laws. (b) Janis L. Carter shall be the primary point of contact in connection with the Services by Winstead. The City, however, may communicate with other representatives of Winstead as appropriate, who may be working on specific projects related to the Services. Winstead may designate another primary point of contact only with the approval of the City. (c) Winstead's representation of the City with respect to the issues in paragraph 1 is exclusive and Winstead will not provide services to any third party on those issues without the City's prior consent. (d) Winstead shall provide at least monthly, but more frequently as appropriate, written reports regarding significant legislative and regulatory activities affecting the City's interests. (e) Within 60 days after the end of any regular or special legislative session during the Term of this Agreement, Winstead will submit a written legislative session report to the city manager summarizing key events related to the City legislative policy agenda or other matters of interest to municipalities and any activities of Winstead related thereto. Such information shall also be provided in presentation to the city council at a duly called meeting within 90 days after the end of any regular or special legislative session during the Term of this Agreement. 4. Term; Termination of Agreement The term of this Agreement begins on the Effective Date and will end September 30, 2017, subject to the City's right to terminate under the Addendum. 5. Miscellaneous Provisions (a) This Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Addendum. However, to the extent of any express contrary or additional requirement herein, such contrary or additional requirement shall govern over the terms of the Addendum. 2