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C O N S U L T I N G AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This contract for professional services (hereinafter referred to as "Agreement") is by and between Anfield Consulting, Inc. a privately -owned corporation registered in the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as "ANFIELD"), and Indian River County of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as "CLIENT"). ANFIELD and CLIENT shall collectively be referred to as the "Parties." (1) Services: ANFIELD shall assist CLIENT with lobbying all relevant issues before the State Legislature and the Executive Branch including all relative agencies. Specific services shall include, tracking of legislation impacting the County, drafting legislation as needed, securing sponsors for bills and amendments and passage of same. Promoting and secure appropriations for projects as requested. In addition ANFIELD shall serve as a representative and spokesperson in meetings with state, regional and local governmental entities, members of the Florida Legislature, executive and legislative branch staff, and other stakeholders in Florida. All representations made by ANFIELD on CLIENT'S behalf shall be subject to prior approval by CLIENT'S authorized representative, Jason E. Brown, County Administrator or his designee. (2) Term and Compensation: The term of this Agreement will commence on January 1, 2017, and end December 31, 2017. CLIENT will pay ANFIELD the sum total of one hundred and twenty thousand dollars ($120,000.00) to perform the services specified in Section (1) (the total sum may also be referred to as the "fee"). Fee payment shall be made as follows: twelve (12) payments in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) each shall be payable monthly beginning with the following month, and upon receipt of an invoice from ANFIELD. All payments will be made by check or money order consistent with Section (3) of this Agreement. After consultation and with prior approval from CLIENT, ANFIELD may retain the services of third parties as necessary to successfully complete all assignments from CLIENT. Unless otherwise agreed to by CLIENT any additional representation shall be included under the terms of this agreement. The retainer and monthly fee payable to ANFIELD covers all incidental costs or fees related to services provided by subcontractors identified by ANFIELD and authorized by CLIENT for retention such as regular U.S. mail, copies, and telephone. However, ANFIELD shall be entitled to reimbursement in addition to the retainer and monthly fee for those additional expenses including but not limited to business travel, lodging, state or local lobbying registration or renewal fees, express mail costs, costs of preparing Page 1 of 3