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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
Committee Members Present: Debbie Raplee, Tim Clark, and Les Thomas
The meeting was called to order by Tim Clark at 4:01 p.m.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Thomas moved ts) approve the minutcts of the, Novvrnhor 3, 2009 operaciorls
Committee meeting. Raplee seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.
2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR 2010 WITH OUTCOMES BY LEVY,
IN THE AMOUNT OF 63,600.00 PER YEAR, PLUS AGREED UPON EXPENSES,
AND UPON REVIEW BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
Chief Administrative Officer John Hodgson advised that since the year 2000, the
city has contracted annually with Doug Levy of Outcomes by Levy to provide
services for the city of Kent. These services include the following activities:
Assist with issue identification and meetings with Kent legislators prior to
the Legislative Session.
Continue to monitor and identify problems and opportunities for Kent on
issues under consideration by various state legislative bodies including
group meetings on transportation, fiscal resources, endangered species
listings, and other state agency activities.
Monitor and report legislation of concern to Kent during the Legislative
Sessions(s), working with the Mayor's Office to provide regular status
reports and to advocate for Kent on relevant issues.
Assist with issue identification, opportunities for Kent, and advocacy
efforts with Kent's federal representatives.
Assist with pursuit of funding for Kent projects, particularly at the state and
federal levels
Hodgson further advised that Mr. Levy has proven himself to be extremely effective
in advancing Kent's legislative agenda and has accumulated a great deal of
expertise and knowledge regarding the issues of importance to Kent. Hodgson also
pointed out that this is the same contract we have had for the last two years, have
not increased this amount at all. The Committee raised questions which Hodgson
responded to. EXHIBITS: Copy of Consultant Services Agreement with Outcomes
by Levy BUDGET IMPACT: Budgeted
Raplee moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the government relations
consulting services agreement for 2010 with Outcomes by Levy, in the
amount of $63,600.00 per year, plus agreed upon expenses, and upon
review by the City Attorney. Thomas seconded the motion, which passed
3-0.
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4, MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF BARBARA
SMITH TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Economic and Community Development Director Ben Wolters advised that The
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommends Barbara Smith, current Director of
the Kent Downtown Partnership, be appointed to the Committee. Ms. Smith will fill
the vacant position left by Jacquie Alexander. Ms. Alexander's term would have
expired 12/31/2011. This position is required to be filled by a representative
working in activities funded by Lodging Tax. In this position Ms. Smith's her term
will expire on December 31, 2011, BUDGET IMPACT: None
Thomas moved to recommend to approve the appointment of Barbara
Smith to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Raplee seconded the
motion, which passed 3-0.
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