STATE LOBBYING SERVICES
C I T Y
OF
&wt
CLEARWATER
jl~~U',<.,
/tf~~Jlor'Nif-:o.
\\~ri~
\\.\r~~,'"..j..,,',' ..... '.\ ,,.,~.
\ ~ - '. I . ""0'"
~{"., .: ... .., ~~
~~ . '>~$
~~ ... .~\\
":..'7'JJ: . (~0It\
""'-_'Y~ TEn ,t ..1
-.,. ~ l\~ JI'
",-""",,~/'
,
POST OFFICE BOX 4748
C LEA R W ATE R, F LOR I D A 3 35 1 8
CITV MANAGER
RECE\V(d'
JUL 7 19.
June 26, 1981
. '\ 'Y cl.'f.,Rl(.
-,~ jJ.
Mr. James C. Massie
Attorney at Law
Barnett Bank Building
P. O. Box 10137
Tallahassee, Florida 32302
Dear Mr. Massie:
The City of Clearwater has grown to the point where it should have a
person skilled in lobbying activities to protect its interest before
the State Legislature, with the Pinellas County Delegation, and in
monitoring the activities of other State administrative and regulatory
bodies. Further it is the belief of the City Commission of the City
of Clearwater that a Lobbyist can provide this type of service, which
is needed by the City.
(1) It is the Cities' belief that a Lobbyist shall provide
monitoring and lobbying activities with respect to
legislation presented to the State Legislature in which
the City has a specific interest or which might affect
the City as a Florida municipality. Lobbyist will also
perform the same function as it relates to activities
of the Pinellas County Delegation including attending
meetings conducted by such Delegation.
(2) Lobbyist will further monitor, participate in and report
on meetings conducted by State administrative and regulatory
bodies where City makes a request.
(3)
The City agrees to compensate Lobbyist for performing the
services outlined in paragraphs one (1) and two (2) on an
annual retainer basis. Such annual retainer shall be at
the rate of $10,000.00 per year.
'.
"Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer"
13 ,'.' )/
Q -- ,. /'/,,- 00-
, ;"r...;\!:'
-,
I
I
Page 2
Mr. James C. Massie
June 26, 1981
In addition to such annual retainer, Lobbyist shall be entitled to be
reimbursed for expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred in providing
services, such as costs for travel, lodging and meals directly related
thereto, and long distance telephone calls undertaken in the performance
of service as Lobbyist. Said reimbursement shall be rendered upon receipt
by City of Clearwater of documentation evidencing expenses incurred. Where
possible, Lobbyist agrees to pro rate such expenses where mutually
beneficial to the City of Clearwater and the City of St. Petersburg. Such
reasonable and necessary expenses shall not include overhead expenses such
as secretarial assistance and office rent.
(4) The City specifically reserves the right to utilize the
services of Lobbyist in litigation matters; however,
should such representation be necessary, then it will be
handled under a separate agreement and separate compensation.
(5) the Lobbyist shall report directly to the City Manager or
his designee in performing the services outlined above in
paragraphs one (1) and two (2).
If this letter of Agreement is acceptable to you, please sign below and
return to my office. I look forward to a productive relationship in the
upcoming year.
~
cc: Aleta Cozart, Assistant to the City Manager
I accept the position of Lobbyist for the City of Clearwater, Florida,
with the conditions outlined above.
Signaturr
"--~--
/;5 "V"
"'
. ~,,'