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AGREEMENT TO FURNISH LOBBYIST SERVICES TO THE US 36 MAYORS AND COMMISSIONERS COALITION THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into effective as of the 15th day of February, 2015, between the CITY OF LOUISVILLE, hereinafter referred to as the "City," and DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC, dba GRAYLING, hereinafter referred to as the "Lobbyist," is as follows: WHEREAS, the US 36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition, hereinafter referred to as the "US 36 MCC," wishes to better promote its position on US 36 transportation issues of concern at the regional, state and federal levels, be it legislative, regulatory, or other; and WHEREAS, the City of Louisville desires to act on behalf of the US 36 MCC in engaging the Lobbyist to render the professional lobbying services described in this Agreement and the Lobbyist is qualified and willing to perform such services; and WHEREAS, the cities of Boulder, Longmont, Superior, and Louisville, the City and County of Broomfield, and Boulder County have agreed to mutually participate in the funding of the Lobbyist; and WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the lobbyist services be provided pursuant to two separate agreements between the City and Dutko Worldwide, LLC dba Grayling, and the City and another firm with the Lobbyist and the other firm to cooperate to provide lobbyist services to the US 36 MCC; and WHEREAS, sufficient authority exists in charter and statute and sufficient funds have been budgeted for the purposes of this Agreement and are available and other necessary approvals have been obtained. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual understandings and agreements set forth, the City and the Lobbyist agree as follows: I. THE PROJECT The Project consists of advocating the US 36 MCC's position on pertinent legislative, regulatory and other issues (regional, state, federal) and advising the US 36 MCC in the handling of miscellaneous legislative /intergovernmental issues that may arise on which the Lobbyist is utilized. II. TERM The Lobbyist's services are anticipated to be provided between February 15, 2015 and February 15, 2016. The City may extend the term of this Agreement beyond such one year, upon notice to the Lobbyist, as the City determines necessary for smooth progress of the Project and completion of Lobbyist's services. The Lobbyist shall provide services at such times as are necessary in order to promote such smooth progress of the Project. III. LOBBYIST'S SERVICES In connection with the Project, the Lobbyist shall undertake the duties and responsibilities and provide the services described in Appendix A, captioned "Scope of Work for February 2015 to February 2016 - US 36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition Mayors," which is attached hereto and made a part hereof,