Cornerstone Government Affairs Service AgreementMasterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, LLC
DATE: February 13, 2014
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I respectfully recommend Mayor and City Council approval of an agreement with
Cornerstone Government Affairs, LLC to assist the City in pursuit of the elimination of
pari - mutuel greyhound dog racing in Dubuque. The Dubuque Racing Association will
reimburse the City for the $25,000 contract.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
CORNERSTONE
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
SERVICE AGREEMENT
CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC, a limited liability company duly organized
under the laws of the District of Columbia, and doing business as CORNERSTONE
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS (hereafter referred to as "CORNERSTONE ") with its principal
place of business at 300 Independence Ave, SE, Washington, D.C. 20003, does contract with the
City of Dubuque, Iowa (hereinafter referred to as "Client "), whose principal office is 50 West
13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, to provide consultant services from February 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2014.
Payment shall be made to CORNERSTONE in 5 monthly payments of five thousand dollars
($5,000.00) for a total of $25,000.00. The first payment shall be made upon execution of this
contract or upon agreement of both parties. In addition to the retainer fee, all other expenses
incurred throughout the life of the contract will be one hundred percent reimbursable upon
submission of a valid receipt, i.e. photo copies, faxes, travel, etc. Federally or state appropriated
funds may not be used to pay for any services provided or expenses incurred under this contract.
All fees to CORNERSTONE for services will be due and payable on the dates specified herein.
All balances not paid on the due dates specified herein will bear interest at the rate of one percent
(1 %) per month until paid. All costs of collection incurred by CORNERSTONE of fees, which
are more than sixty (60) days past due shall be paid by Client promptly upon demand.
In its capacity as a consultant, CORNERSTONE shall make its best effort to assist in pursuit of
its government affairs and business objectives. Client shall determine the nature of these
objectives with the advice and assistance of CORNERSTONE.
Neither party shall assign any of its rights or delegate any of its duties or obligations under
this Agreement without the express written consent of the other party.
Any dispute arising under this contract shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with
the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
It is understood that CORNERSTONE cannot undertake to verify all facts supplied to it by
Client or related entities or all factual matters included in materials prepared or used by
CORNERSTONE and approved by Client or related entities.
Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CORNERSTONE from and against any and
all losses, claim, damages, legal fees, expenses, or liabilities that CORNERSTONE may incur
based upon information, representations, reports, data or releases furnished or approved by
Client or its specifically authorized representative for use or release by CORNERSTONE,
whether or not CORNERSTONE prepared or participated in the preparation of such materials.
CORNERSTONE agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Client from and against any and all
losses, claims, damages, legal fees, expenses or liabilities Client may incur based upon
information, representations, reports, data or releases made by CORNERSTONE or its
authorized agent or representative Client did not expressly approve, or that CORNERSTONE
materially changed or altered after Client approval; or that CORNERSTONE used in a negligent
or reckless manner. This paragraph shall survive the termination of this agreement and shall
continue to bind both parties.
CORNERSTONE shall be responsible, at its own expense, for complying with any federal
law and /or regulation governing lobbying, including, but not limited to any law or rule requiring
registration of or the filling of public disclosure reports by lobbyists, which law or rule applies
by reason of any service to be performed or activity to be conducted.
This agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties. It may be changed
only by written agreement signed by the parties.
In witness whereof the authorized representatives of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
CORNERSTONE do hereby execute this contract.
Date: 1/31/14
Date:
CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
David Adelman
Vice President
CITY OF DUBUQUE; IOWA
By: Mike Van Milligan
Title: City Manager, City of Dubuque