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�,' , <br /> � <br /> (i) Monitoring and keeping CiTY oF DEcaTUR apprised on a regular basis of <br /> alt legistation, and regulatory activity now pending or proposed, or <br /> which may be proposed during the term hereof, in the Illinois state <br /> legislature or in any agency or department of the State of Illinois, <br /> pertaining to the business, products, reputation or interests of the <br /> CITY OF DECATUR or its subsidiaries; and <br /> (ii) Providing the CITY OF DECATUR W1tI1 information and �uidance as to <br /> the matters described in subsection 2 (a) (i) and making <br /> recommendations as to appropriate actions which should be taken <br /> consistent with the objectives of this Agreement; and <br /> (iii) Lobbying efforts with key legislative or regulatory officials and their <br /> staffs, on matters pertaining to the business, products, reputation or <br /> interests of the CiTY oF DEcaTUR or its subsidiaries; and <br /> (iv) On instructions from an authorized representative designated under <br /> Section 5, undertaking such actions as the CITY OF DECATUR may deem <br /> appropriate and consistent with the objectives of this Agreement. <br /> (b� ILLINOIS $TRATEGIES Shdll pfOV1C1e the CITY OF DECATUR, with written reports on <br /> its activities under this Agreement on a quarterly basis. <br /> (c) I��iNois STRa,TE�iEs shall maintain close liaison and frequent communication <br /> with the authorized representatives designated under Section 5, <br /> particularly during criticat periods or on priority items. <br /> 3. Compensation. <br /> (a) For and in consideration of I�uNois STRaTE�iEs' performance of Services in <br /> accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, THE CITY OF <br /> DECATUR shall pay ILLINOIS STRATEGIES a monthly �etainer of $2,500 per month. <br /> This agreement is valid through June 30, 2009. <br /> (b) It is understood and a�reed that the compensation recited in subsection (a) <br /> includes usual and ordinary costs and expenses. If ILLINOIS STRATEGIES <br /> determines that there is a need to incur extraordinary costs and expenses <br /> in the performances of Services hereunder, then in that event, the City of <br /> Decatur shall reimburse ILLINOIS STRATEGIES for the same, provided the ', <br /> nature, amount and circumstances thereof are fully disclosed to and ', <br /> approved by an authorized representative designated under Section 5, prior � <br /> to the time the same are incurred, and upon receipt of a detailed <br /> accounting of all such extraordinary costs and expenses. <br /> (c) No part of the compensation paid to ILLINOIS STRATEGIES under either <br /> subsection (a) or subsection (b) shall be used for contributions to support or <br /> 2 <br />