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Town of Agawam
Interoffice Memorandum
To: City Council
CC: Barbara Bard
From: Mayor Richard A. Cohen
Date: 03 April 2014
Subject: Casino Grant Agreement Funds
Mary Thurlow, Executive Assistant to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission notified me that
pursuant to Section 3.6 of the Grant Agreement, the recipients of grants are required to,
"provide the Commission with a monthly update on the expenditure of Grant Funds."
As these funds can only be utilized for such purposes as outlined in the agreements and the
resolution provided to you for approval.
I am hopeful that the Council will pass the resolution so that the Grant Funds will be released
and I will be able to communicate to the Commission that will not prejudice the Town.
also want to keep the burden off of our taxpayers by using these funds as they were intended.
Respectfully,
Richard A. Cohen
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Mayor Richard Cohen
From: Thurlow, Mary (MGC) <mary.thurlow@state.ma.us>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 2,08 PM
To: Mayor Richard Cohen
Subject: RE: Grant Agreement expenditures
Pursuant to Section 3.6 of the Grant Agreement, the recipients of grants are required to "provide the
Commission with a monthly update on the expenditure of Grant funds." Examples of documentation for these
update are: invoices paid, check receipts and/or electronic payment submission. Please forward your
documentation to me at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your attention to this
matter.
Mary Thurlow
FYecuti a Assistani
Massachusetts Gaming Commission
84 State Street 10th Floor
Boston,MA 02109
TEL 6 1 7-979-8420 1 FA\617-725.0238
Inllnw nc MI
From:Thurlow, Mary(MGC)
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 11:59 AM
To: 'mayor@agawam.ma.us'; 'jfialky@baconwilson.com'
Cc: 'mmathis@mgmresorts.com'; Ziemba, John S (MGC); Lennon, Derek(MGC); Bottari, Maria A (MGC)
Subject: Grant Agreement
Attached please find the above-referenced Grant Agreement. As indicated in the letter,the funds have been disbursed
into the town of Agawam.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.Thank you.
Mary Thurlow
Executive Assistont
Massachusetts Gaming Commission
84 State Street 1 Oth Floor
Boston,MA 02109
TEL 6 1 7-979-8420 1 Fax 617-725-0268
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Agawam Massachusetts
Office of the Mayor
36 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
mayor@agawam-ma.us
Richard A Cohen T: 413.786.4520
Mayor F: 413.786.9927
19 March 2014
Agawam City Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Re: Legal Services— Bacon\Wilson, Attorneys-at-Law
Dear Councilors:
Per your request please find enclosed detailed invoices for reimbursement for
legal services for the Town of Agawam by Bacon\Wilson, Attorneys-at-Law.
We are fortunate to receive this money which was paid to the Massachusetts
Gaming Commission by the Casino Corporations under the Gaming Act, G.L. c. 23K
and 205 CMR 114.0. These funds can only be utilized for such expenses as approved
by the Casino's and Gaming Commission.
Please note that some communities were not as fortunate as Agawam to receive
funding for legal and professional reimbursement, removing the burden from the
taxpayers.
Sincerely,
Richard A Cohen �=
Mayor
cc: Jeffrey Fialky, Esq.
Vincent Gioscia, Solicitor
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Bacon Filson SPRiNGFIELD
ATTORNEYS AT LAW WESTFIELD
NORTHAMPTON
AMHERST
March 19, 2014
Mayor Richard A. Cohen
Agawam City Hall
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
RE: PAYMENT FOR LEGAL INVOICES ARISING FROM CASINO
REPRESENTATION MATTERS
Dear Mayor Cohen:
This correspondence follows the action of the Agawam City Council on March 17, 2014
whereby the Council has requested further clarification with respect to legal invoices and
reimbursement for services performed by our Firm on behalf of the Town with respect to
casino representation matters. Accordingly, attached hereto please find detailed
invoices with respect to both the Hard Rock Casino matter as well as the MGM Casino
matter.
As you are aware, pursuant to the statutory framework of the Gaming Act, M.G.L.c.,
23K, and 205 CMR 114.00, municipalities may be entitled to reimbursement by the
gaming applicant (e.g. casino company) with respect to costs incurred by the
municipality arising out of determining the impact of a proposed gaming establishment
and for negotiating Community Impact Mitigation Agreements (Surrounding Community
Agreements).
As you will recall, following the unsuccessful voter referendum in West Springfield, Hard
Rock was unwilling to reimburse the Town for its legal expenses incurred in this regard.
As a result, our office petitioned the MassGaming Commission for such reimbursement,
which ultimately resulted in a settlement by and between the parties whereby Hard Rock
agreed to reimburse the Town accordingly.
In addition, as you will recall, an important component of the negotiations with MGM
towards a favorable Surrounding Community Agreement, included as a threshold matter,
that MGM would reimburse the Town for its legal expenses additionally incurred with
respect to such negotiations and drafting.
As a result of the aforesaid, both Hard Rock and MGM executed Massachusetts Gaming
Commission form Letters of Authorization which resulted in each such casino company's
obligation to pay the Mass Gaming Commission such reimbursement amounts. The
amounts, were then subsequently paid by each such company. In addition, the Town
thus entered into the respective Grant Agreements again, in accordance with the
Jeffrey I.Fialky Bacon WSW,P.C. 33 State Street Tel 413.781.0560
Admitted also in ME Jtfalky@bacorrwitson.com Attomeys at Law Springfield.MA 01103 Fax 413.739.7740
March 19, 2014
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requirements of the Gaming Act and in agreement that the reimbursement amounts
would be used solely and directly for such reimbursement, in accordance with state law.
would note that not all communities received reimbursement for legal expenses, and in
fact, many municipalities have had to pay legal fees out of pocket, with respect to
reimbursement for representation regarding casino matters. In addition, it is my hope
and expectation that the Town appreciates the hard work and professional services
performed by both myself and our firm, provided, however, that in the event the Town
elects not to use the reimbursement grant funds that have been paid by the respective
casino companies in this regard, that alternatively the Town would nonetheless pay the
respective legal invoices from Town funds.
Lastly, it would be my opinion that the grant funds received by the Gaming Commission
could not be used by the Town in any manner contrary to the terms of either the
respective Grant Agreement, or respective Letter of Authorization.
Naturally, I am happy to provide any further information as you may require in this
regard.
Yours truly,
/effrey I. Fialky
Enclosure
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cc: Vincent Gioscia, Esquire, City Solicitor
Bacon Mson.P.C.
Momeys at Law
Bacon Wilson, P.C.
33 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413)781-0560
www.baconvAlson.com
March 19,2014
Invoice No:340286
City of Agawam
Attn: Vincent Gioscia, Esq., City Solicitor
36 Main Street
Agawam,MA 01001
21936-0018: Hard Rock Casino impact Matters
Professional Fees Hours Amount
4/30/2013 Review updates from Casino Commission on surrounding JIF 1.00 175.00
community issues; Prepare for call with commission regarding
same
5/2/2013 Conference with Richard Theroux;Draft language for voluntary JIF 1.50 262.50
disbursement proposals
5/14/2013 Conference and correspondence with Richard Theroux and JIF 3.00 525.00
representative of Hard Rock regarding prep far committee
meeting;Conference with Steve Buoniconti regarding same
5/1 512 0 1 3 Prep for committee meeting;Conferences with Hard Rock JIF 2.80 490.00
representatives;Representation at Committee meeting
5/16/2013 Conferences and correspondence regarding vendors for peer JIF 3.00 525.00
review of adverse impact studies
5/20/2013 Finalize draft reimbursement document;Conferences and JIF 2.00 350.00
correspondence with client and Hard Rack regarding same
6/5/2013 Conference with Nelson Parker and Tim Maland; Preparation JIF 2.50 437.50
for same; Notes to file regarding same;Conference with Town
regarding same
6/6/2013 Conference with Town regarding reimbursement issue and JIF 1.40 245.00
consultant selections;Correspondence regarding same
6/6/2013 Research into regulation procurement concerning consultant KASH 0.30 34.50
issue
6/7/2013 Review procurement issue with casino consultants JIF 1.00 175.00
6/7/2013 Research into Chapter 30B procurement issues KASH 3.00 346.00
6/10/2013 Further research of Uniform Procurement laws In KASH 6.80 782.00
Massachusetts as well as supporting case low
6/11/2013 Conferences and discussions with client regarding status of JIF 3.00 525.00
consultant and related issues
Bacon Wilson, P.C. Page: 2
6/20/2013 Inquire into Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B; Draft KMB 0.90 103.50
letter to consultants for Attorney's Review; Inquire into
application name of Hard Rock international
6/202013 Conference with R.Theroux;Conferences with Mayor Cohen JIF 3.00 525.00
regarding consulting firms; Commence draft consultant letters;
Further conferences regarding same
6/21/2013 Contact the Massachusetts gaming comission in regards to KMB 0.40 46.00
obtaining a copy of the Phase I application after searching the
website for such information; Update Letter with Entity Name
6/21/2013 Finalize draft consultant letter, Conferences and JIF 1.50 262.50
correspondence with Town regarding same
6/26/2013 Multiple conferences and correspondence with peer review JIF 4.00 700.00
consultants
6/27/2013 Conferences and correspondence with consultants regarding JIF 2.00 350.00
peer-review;Conference wtih City Solicitor regarding same
6/28/2013 Finalize and send consultant letters JIF 2.50 437.50
7/82013 Conferences with GZA and Green International; JIF 2.00 620.00
Correspondence with Green International regarding peer
review;Further correspondence with Milone&MacElmom
7/10/2013 Conference with GZA environmental;Further correspondence JIF 1.00 310.00
regarding same
7/152013 Review Host Community Agreement:Correspondence and JIF 3.00 930.00
conferences regarding same
7/162013 Conference wtih Town;Conference with consultant regardng JIF 1.50 465.00
quote
7/162013 Correspondence concerning Host Community Agreement and KASH 3.60 540.00
its impact on the City of Agawam
7/172013 Memo concerning impact of project on the Town of Agawam KASH 2.50 375.00
7/18/2013 Further draft summary document JIF 2.00 620.00
7/182013 Further review of Community Host Agreement KASH 0.40 60.00
7/192013 Conference withe Green International regarding consultant JIF 1.00 310.00
quote;Correspondence regarding same
7=013 Correspondence regarding Milone&Macbroom consulting JIF 0.50 155.00
quote
7/23/2013 Conference with Milone&Macbroom;Correspondence with JIF 1.00 310.00
GZA
7/292013 Conference with client regarding negotiation issues JIF 0.50 155.00
8/9/2013 Correspondencewith Green International regarding peerreview JIF O.60 186,00
8/142013 Review consultant proposals for Committee meeting JIF 3.00 930.00
8/152013 Office conference with Committee Chair to prepare for JIF 1.00 310.00
Committee meeting
Bacon Wilson, P.C. Page: 3
8/152013 Further preparation for Casino Committee Meeting; KASH 3.50 525.00
Preparation of presentation materials on Host Agreements and
Consultant Quotes
8/20/2013 Preparation for Town Committee Meeting;Representation JIF 3.50 1,085.00
regarding same
8/20/2013 Preparation for Casino Oversight Commission meeting KASH 1.20 180.00
822/2013 Conference with Richard Theroux regarding status JIF 0.60 186,00
8/29/2013 Multiple conferences and correspondence with Town regarding JIF 5.50 1,705.00
Letter of Authorization; Draft Letter of Authorization;Draft
correspondence to Hard Rock regarding same
8/3012013 Conference with Richard Theroux;Conference with Tim OF 1.50 465.00
Maland regarding City Council referendum;Conference wtih
Mayor
9/6/2013 Conference with Mayor;Conference with Richard Theroux JIF 1.00 310.00
9/1&12013 Review of petition process for community disbursements KASH 0.30 45.00
9/18/2013 Drafting of petition for community disbursements KASH 4.00 600.00
9/20/2013 Drafting of petition KASH 2.50 375.00
9/23/2013 Further draft Petition for funds Reimbusement JIF 10.00 3.100.00
9/232013 Review of petition KASH 3.00 450.00
9/302013 Review of petition for impact disbursements KASH 2.00 300.00
10/2/2013 Review and drafting of peitkon;assembled exhibits KASH 7.50 1,125,00
10142013 Finalization of Petition for Community Disbursement and KASH 3.70 555.00
accompanying Memorandum of Law
10R/2013 Review of petition KASH 5.00 750.00
Sub-total Fees: $25.328.00
Courtesy Discount: -6,776.50
Expenses Amount
UPS/Postage UPS/Postage 8.29
Total Current Billing: $18,560.79
Previous Balance Due: $1.912.50
Total Payments: $1,912.60
Total Now Due: $18,560.79
Bacon Wilson, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
33 State Street
Springfield,MA 01103
(413)781-0560
City of Agawam
Attn: Vincent Gioscia, Esq., City Solicitor
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
InvolceDate: 3/19/2014 Payment Due upon Receipt
invoice Number: 340286
Matter Number: 21936-0018 Please return this page with your payment.
Previous Statement Balance 1,912.50
Current Billing Activity 21936MI8 Hard Rock Casino Impact Matters
Legal Services Rendered 18,552.50
Disbursements and Other Costs Incurred 8.29
Total Current Billing 18,560,79
Payments and Credits Since Last Statement 1,912.50
Balance Due S 18,660.79
Payment Type: { )ChedWoneyOrdar Credit Card Authortratlon 21936-0018
( }Credd Card-Complete Authorization ( ) Visa ( ) MasterCard ( )Discover ( )American Express
Amount enclosed$ Gredd Card Number.
21936-0018
Remit to: Bacon Wilson,P.C. Expiration Date: ! Security Code
33 State Street
Springfield,MA 01103 Amount:5
Card HolderName:
Card Holier Phone Number.
Card Holder Signature:
Bacon Wilson, P.C.
33 State Street
Springfield,MA 01103
(413)781-0560
www.baconwilson.com
March 19,2014
Invoice No:340287
City of Agawam
Attn: Vincent Gioscia, Esq., City Solicitor
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
21936-0020: MGM Casino Impact Matters
Professional Fees Hours Amount
6/11/2013 Conferences and discussions regarding communications from JIF 3,50 1,085.00
applicant and related issues
7/1 8120 1 3 Review of Community Host Agreement KASH 1,50 225.00
71=013 Further review of Host Community Agreement KASH 4.70 705.00
7/2312013 Further review of Host Community Agreement KASH 1.10 165.00
7/29/2013 Conference with client regarding negotiation issues JIF 2.00 620.00
8/2/2013 Review Host Community Agreement with Springfield in JIF 3.00 930.00
preparation form meeting with casino
8/t O13 Preparation for meeting with Town and MGM;Meeting with JIF 5,50 1,705.00
Town officials and MGM
8WO13 Review of Host Community and Surrounding Community KASH 1.00 150.00
agreements in jurisdictions outside of the Commonwealth
8/7/2013 Multiple conferences with Mayor and City Solicitor regarding JIF 4.50 1,395.00
review of impact Issues in the Town
8/7/2013 Further review of Surrounding Community Agreements from KASH 5.80 870.00
alternative jurisdictions
8/1 4120 1 3 Prepare for Committee meeting JIF 3.50 1,085,00
8115/2013 Office conference with Committee Chair to prepare for office JIF 3.00 930.00
conference
811512013 Further preparation of presentation materials for the Casino KASH 3.00 450.00
Committee meeting
8/20/2013 Preparation for Town Committee Meeting;Representation JIF 2.50 775.00
regarding same
8/2212 0 1 3 Conference with Richard Theroux;Commence review of Mathis JIF 2.50 775.00
correspondence
8/23/2013 Review Mathis letter; Draft response letter thereto JIF 2.50 775.00
Bacon Wilson, P.C. Page: 2
8/26/2013 Correspondence with Town;Further draft Mathis JIF 3.00 930.00
correspondence
8/28/2013 Conference and correspondence regarding property line issue JIF 3.00 930.00
8/28/2013 Further review of statutes and regulations concerning KASH 7.40 1,110.00
surrounding communities
8/29/2013 Conferences and correspondence regarding property line issue JIF 2.50 775.00
and Mathis letter
9/25/2013 Representation at PVPC meeting;Preparation in advance of JIF 4.50 1,395.00
same
9/26/2013 Conference with Mayor Cohen JIF 1.00 310.00
10/1/2013 Conference with client; Draft correspondence to Mayor JIF 2.00 620.00
regarding enhanced traffic impact and public safety work to be
completed
10/10/2013 Draft correspondence to PVPC regarding regional process; JIF 3.50 1,085.00
Multiple conferences wlth Mayor regarding same
10/16/2013 Preparation for Casino Committee Meeting;Representation JIF 5.50 1.705.00
regarding same;Conference with R.Theroux regarding same;
Correspondence with Mayor regarding meeting;
Representation at Committee meeting
1 0/1 71201 3 Conference with Mayor and Engineering Department traffic JIF 3.00 930.00
issues to present to PVPC; Review report from Police
Department regarding public safety
10/18/2013 Review public safety materials provided by Agawam Police JIF 4.50 1,395.00
Department;Review traffic materials provided by Agawam
DPW; Commence draft of correspondence to PVPC and MGM
regarding same
11/112013 Review Mathis letter,Conference with Mayor regarding same; JIF 2.90 899.00
Draft response to same
11/7/2013 Observe MGL meeting regarding surrounding community JIF 1.00 310.00
issues
11/712013 Attend Mass Gaming Commission hearing via webcast in SPAS 4.00 980.00
preparation for surrounding community negotiations
11/13/2013 Conference with Mayor Cohen regarding PVPC meeting and JIF 1.50 465.00
proposed MGM meeting
1 111 4/20 1 3 Representation at MGM/PVPC meeting;Correspondence and JIF 5.50 1,705.00
conferences in preparation for same
11/14/2013 Attend Massachusetts Gaming Commission meeting via SPAS 4.00 980.00
webcast In preparation for negotiations on surrounding
community agreement
11/15/2013 Correspondence and conference with Mayor as follow up to JIF 2.00 620.00
PVPC meeting
1 1/1 8120 1 3 Office conference with Mayor;Representation at meeting with JIF 3.00 930.00
Mayor and MGM officials
Bacon Wilson, P.C. Page: 3
11/20/2013 Commence review of draft Surrounding Community JIF 6.00 1,860.00
Agreement;Conference with Mayor Cohen;Conference with
Richard Theroux
11/2112013 Conferences and correspondence regarding draft Surrounding JIF 4.00 1,240.00
Community Agreement
11/22/2013 Commence furtherreview Surrounding Community Agreement JIF 4.00 1,240.00
11/24/2013 Review of,and prepare comments on,draft surrounding SPAS 3.00 735.00
community agreement with MGM
11/25/2013 Further review Surrounding Community Agreement draft; JIF 3.50 1,085.00
Conference with Mayor regarding same
11/25/2013 Continue comments and revisions to surrounding community SPAS 3.50 857.50
agreement with MGM; conference with Attorney Fialky
regarding same
11/26/2013 Finalize draft revisions to Surrounding Community Agreement; JIF 3.00 930.00
Attend initial PVPC conference with GPI
12/2/2013 Conference with Richard Theroux in anticipation of committee JIF 1.50 465.00
meeting
12/2/2013 Review of draft Surrounding Community Impact Mitigation SPAS 4.10 1,004.50
Agreement; series of conferences with Attorney Fialky
regarding comments to same
12/3/2013 Continue revisions to proposed Surrounding Community SPAS 4.90 1,200,50
Agreement;research and review relevant regulations and
statutory law affecting same
12/4/2013 Further conferences with Mayor and Law Department JIF 9.50 2.945.00
regarding surrounding community issues;Commence review
of new Surrounding Community Agreement draft from MGM
and draft revisions regarding same
12/5/2013 Further review and discussions regarding draft Agreement; JIF 8.00 2,480.00
Draft further revisions regarding same;Draft Memorandum to
Mayor regarding same
12/5/2013 Continue review of proposed Surrounding Community SPAS 3.50 857.50
Agreement and relevant laws and regulations,continue memo
regarding same
12/9/2013 Attend MGM Suitability Hearing before the Gaming SPAS 5.50 1,347.50
Commission via webcast
1/2/2014 Review of MGM environmental impact report SPAS 0.50 122.50
2/4/2014 Drafted revised Letter of Authorization and description of KASH 1.50 225.00
attorneys fees
Sub-total Fees: $49,309.00
Bacon Wilson, P.C. Page: 4
Total Current Billing: $49,309.00
Previous Balance Rue: $0.00
Total Payments: $0.00
Total Now Due: 9,309.00
Bacon Wilson, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
33 State Street
Springfield,MA 01103
(413)781-0560
City of Agawam
Attn: Vincent Gioscia, Esq., City Solicitor
38 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Invoi ce Date: 3I1912014
Payment Due Upon Receipt
Invoice N umbe r: 340287
Matter Number: 21936-0020 Please return this page with your payment.
Previous Statement Balance 0.00
Current Billing ActivIty 21936.0020 MGM Casino Impact Matters
Legal Services Rendered 49,309.00
Disbursements and Other Costs Incurred 0•00
Total Current Billing 49,309.00
Payments and Credits Since Last Statement 0.00
Balance Due $ 49,309.00
Payment Type: ( )ChecWoney Order Credit Card Authorization 21936-0020
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Credit Card Number,
Amount enclosed$
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Remit to: Bacon Wilson,P.C. Expiration Date: I Security Code
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84 sTATa SrR=r,sutre 720
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TYPE OF REQUEST(choose one from drop down menu)., Grant(G.L. C. 44,a. 53A)
L Town of Agawam
NAME OF MUNICIPALITY
9 Offfce of the Mayor
MUNICIPAL DEPAMWENTRECEIVING FUNDS
Richard A.Cohen,Mayor
NAME AND T nLE OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
4 Town Hoff,38 Main Street,Agawam, MA 01001
ADDRM OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
(413)786-04W mayor.0agawaln.ma us
PHONE#AND EMAILADDRESS OF IN DWIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
e Rl*vd A Cohen, Mayor
NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITY
T, Town Hall,36 Mean Street,Agawam, MA 01001
ADDRESS OF INDNIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS ON BEHAV OF MUNICIPAIM
8. (413)786-0400 mayorGagawam.ma.us
PHONE#AND EMAIL ADDReSS OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS
6. MGM Resorts international
NAME OF APPLICANT FOR GAMING LICENSE
la Mlchael Mathis
NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
(702)590-5581 mmathis®mgmresorls.00m
PHONE#AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
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proposals,estimates,etc.)adequate for the Commission to ensure that the fktnds have beea/am to be used for
the cost of deterudaing the impact of a proposed gaming estabiiahzimt and/or for negodating a eoamuaity
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TYPE OF REQUEST(chowe one from drop dawn m=u): Grant(G,L.c.44,6.53A)
Town of Agawam
NAME OF 14IlIdrICII'UM
Office of tfle Mayor
MUNICIF!ILDLPARTMM IWEYMG FUNDS
a Richard A, Cohen, Mayor
NAME AND M LE OF INDIVIDUAL RE 5PONS2 Lr FOR HANDUNGr OF FUNDS
4, Town Hall, 36 Main SI..Agawam. MA D1001
OF DWIVIDUAL HPSPONSWE FOR HdI+IDUNG or FUNDS
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PHONE#&ND EM%R ADDREW OF INDIVIDUALRMONSIRIX FOR HANDLM OF FLU%
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ROM 0W IY'IZ,E OF INDIVIDWL AUTHORMED TO COMM'FUNDS ON HEHALFOF M WICIPALITY
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NAME OF APPLICANT FOR GAMING LICENSE
ra Michael Mathis
NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF OAMING AFFLICANr'
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PHONE#AND EMAM ADDREM OF REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
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I'1ws=AT70N OF AITUM I7 FUNDS
Please Identify below the manner in which the funds have been/am to be used. Doeunwntation(e g.-involcu,
proposals,eadmates,etc.)adequate for the Commission to enmee that the fiends have bete/are to be used for
the cost of determining the impact of a propow d gaming establishment and/or for negotiating a connwmity
mitigation impact agr Ament mast be attached to fhb Latter ofAutbor}attio& Please attaah addMozW dLects
if necessary.
,.Bacon Mon, 5 33 State St.,Springffeld4 Legal Counsel $35,000 Grant
NrtwafVendor AddraaaorVendor Typo of&rviorProvided Cart oftiavke TypeofRegaat
Y.
Name d Vasdor Addnae or Vendor TWO of$twits Provided Cbat of s visa Type of Regsrst
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Name of Vander Addrne of Veedar Yppr of 9arvim fronded cmt oraervke 7ypa erx"out
a.
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oa baLarof the tfivvmrntioaad imaxicipaW I hey ectt%)►that the I}mds that arc,r+Qucetcd:n tbzr
&4WHosdan he m been utWwM be owed a*141yRir for purposes xrf k&,ff&d hi ibis lefftr of
arrthw�irat�va .
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fiords h*t e bean pr+gperiy sppmaprhwd and experxded 1r r the das*=teed services.
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AE I.OI F GAMING APPWCA.NT
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�fihuesir�Rr�ds�'o•tha�r�fcf,�litpteo��fiitth�;let�i'�faf�rfioriaa�Io�. T�ke�py�7icsat
meAw whtrg .st&tfl`the fatalsmotaf#afpapma�ts.arrit�iox sacjatamdtheImPd,$u:4Wportknof
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Signature b tuthorized representative ofapplirant Dafie
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Mg ACHU$ETM GAMING COMUMMON
PLZ.A=SUBMIT THIS L ETTM AND ATlAC14ME{M TO:
WdMACHU96TT'1i GAMING COIMIMMMON
ArMNITION: JOHN ZIEMt3A,OMBUDWAAN
84 STATE STREET,SUME 720
BOSTON,MA 021 09
LETM OF AUTHORIZATION
in sawr+daaee Wkb=RS L�lA 114'
TYPE OF REQUEST(&can one from drop dawn amuk Relmbnrssmant
1. To+ra�W Apawam —
NAME OF MIINICLPALM
t. Law Department
MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT RECEIVINO FUNDS
s_Vbment aloesla,CIS 009dtOr
NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
4.Tarrn thA 39 WIW 5biNK Agswsen,MA 01001
ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR K&NDLING OF FUNDS
a. (413)T864M 4W s WwamA%mA s
PHONE 0 AND EMALL ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HAMLM OF FUNDS
d- I4yor Rldard Gohm
NAME AND TM.E OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO OOWAT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPAU Y
e
k 1. 36 Main Street,Aim,MA 01001
ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO ODMMIT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALCIY
a (413)768 m x"m
PHONE N AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF lND=V"AUT HORIZFD TO COMMIT FUNM
e. HR Mussdkwetts,LLC(Hard Rotk NdW 6 Casino,New En$uW)
NAME OF APPLICANT FOR GAMINO LICENSE
to. Helton Pa tr
NAME OF AUTHOR]ZED REPRESRNTATTVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
I I.Nelaanj trl wQkmrdr0ek.0=,Hard Rock Cats,$100 Old Park Lww.Orlando,FL 3=33
PHONE#AND EMAIL.ADDRESS OF REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
Pap 100 ,
2300D710 1-0df
Pleue identify below the manner in wbiah the toads have been/are to be used. Documentation(e.g.Invokes,
proposals.estlmatch eta.)adequate for the Commission to ensure that the farads have b=Vare to be vftd for
the coat of determitthtg the impact oft proposed gaasiag estsblishmimt and/or for neptiatiug a eo=mWt7
tttitiption Impact agremumt must be attached to thla Letto of AuthoHadam Plesae attach additional ahects
da:eoeuar�r. San aCachtd,
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Cheryl StJohn
From: Cheryl StJohn
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2014 3:45 PM
To: Vince Gioscia(solicitor@agawam,ma.us)
Cc: Mayor Richard Cohen; Laurel Placzek(Iplaczek@agawam.ma.us)
Subject: Request for Payment for Bacon Wilson Invoice 335050
Attachments: MGL Ch 44 Sec 53 and 53A and Mass Gaming Contract.pdf
Vince
I am in receipt of a request for payment for Bacon&Wilson in the amount of$18,097.50 from the grant account 66952
52190. 1 am unable to process this payment from this grant account because all money received by a town is general
fund revenue and cannot be used without appropriation unless it Is accepted as a grant by the mayor and council. I
understand that you feel that these funds shouldn't be treated as grant funds but in both the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts gaming contract and Bacon&Wilson's letter dated December 30, 2013 this money is clearly defined as
grant money.
During our conversation Monday we both agreed that under Massachusetts general law Chapter 44 section 53A grant
funds must be approved by both the mayor and city council. As such I would need the city council resolution accepting
this grant before spending from this grant fund without an appropriation. Also please refer to Section 3 paragraph 3.12
and 3.15 on page 4 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gaming Commission Grant Contract where the Town agrees
they obtained necessary votes, resolutions, appropriations and local approvals in order to expend from the grant.
In a brief conversation with the Town's local Department of Revenue field representative he acknowledged there are
conflicting rulings on how to handle the gaming commission money. They recommended that the Town contact the
Department of Revenue legal staff in Boston for an opinion. I spoke with Attorney James Crowley from the Department
of Revenue legal staff in Boston regarding the proper way to handle this receipt and expenditure and he stated
Massachusetts general law chapter 44 section 53 states all money received by the town is a general fund receipt except
as provided by other laws and that if the town emails him the contract documentation he would issue an written
opinion. Under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44 section 53A the Mayor and Council can accept the grant and
expend from the funds.
If in your opinion,this income should be treated as general fund revenue and not a grant, the Bacon Wilson, P.C. invoice
would have to be paid from an appropriation like our professional services account 16602 52190 in the general fund.A
transfer would be required, however, into this account because there is currently an insufficient appropriation to pay
this invoice. Please let me know if you will be presenting this grant to the council for acceptance without further
appropriation or if you would like me to pay this from a general fund appropriation from the fiscal year 2014 budget. If
you are aware of any legislation that allows us to expend from these funds without the need for council approval let me
know. Feel free to email the Department of Revenue legal staff at dlslaw@dor.state.ma.us for assistance. I will hold this
invoice until I receive written response from you. if you have any questions do not hesitate to call me at extension 8707.
Sincerely
Cheryl St.John
Town Auditor
Town of Agawam
(413)726-9707
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR RICHARD COHEN
FROM: CHRISTOPHER C. JOHNSON, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
SUBJECT: TR-2014-11
DATE: MARCH 19, 2014
At its March 17, 2014 meeting, the City Council unanimously voted to
table TR-2014-11 based on questions regarding the bills to be paid
from the grant. The Council noted that the bills were not itemized
and did not contain a detailed description for each work item
performed, who performed each work item, the amount of time each
work item took to complete and the applicable hourly rate for each
work item performed. The City Council requests that you submit
revised itemized bills for its review prior to our next meeting.
Thank you and please contact me with any questions.
Christopher C. Johnson
Council President
cc: Full Council, Solicitor
TR-2014- 11
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM MASSACHUSETTS GAMING
COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS
CHAPTER 44, SECTION 53A TO TOWN OF AGAWAM
(Sponsored by Richard A. Cohen)
WHEREAS, pursuant to M.G.L. c.23K s.4(7) the Gaming Commission
may receive and approve request from a municipality to provide for reasonable
costs related to the legal, financial or other professional services required for the
negotiation and execution of host and surrounding community agreement as
provided in M.G.L. c.23K s.15.
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam applied for and received grants from =�
the Massachusetts Gaming Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has determined that 'Q
the Town of Agawam is eligible for the receipt of a Grant; and
WHEREAS, the grants total the amount of seventy thousand and 00/100
($70,000.00) dollars;
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has determined that
there are sufficient funds available in the custody of the Commission, as provided
in 205 C.M.R. 114.03(2), to disburse said amount to the Town of Agawam; and
WHEREAS, the Town will use the funds as reimbursement of the legal,
financial or other professional services fees incurred as a result of negotiation
and/or execution of host and surrounding community agreement with MGM
Resorts and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, New England; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam desires to accept said grants; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the grants will relieve the financial burden of
the taxpayers for the cost of the legal, financial or other professional services
fees incurred as a result of negotiation and/or execution of host and surrounding
community agreement with MGM Resorts and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, New
England; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to accept
these grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam City Council hereby resolves pursuant
to M.G.L. c.44, §53A to accept this grant from Massachusetts Gaming
Commission in the amount of $70,000.00,
DATED THIS M DAY OFdffl' l , 2014.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
nstopher C. hnson, President
APPROVED S TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Vincent . Gioscia, Solicitor
CL- C k
co
,
MAYORAL ACTION
Received this day of , 2014 from Council Clerk.
Signed by Council President this day of Ld , 2014.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Aga Charter, as
T ded, 1 ereby approve the passage of the above legislation on this 1 day of
2014.
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2014 for the following reason(s):
Richard A. Cohen,Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK
Returned to Council Clerk this day of CAI , 2014.
MASSACHUSE TTS GAMING COMMISSION
PLVASE SUBMrT THIS LETTER AND ATTACHMENTS TO:
MASSACHUSL-ffS GAMING COMMISSION
ATTENTION: JOHN ZIEMBA,OMBUDSMAN
84 STATz sTRzL-r,SUITE 720
BOSTON,MA 02109
:[�:e�o�aaa�evi�ri=ios,cn��•fYeo��f�
TYPE OF REQUEST(choose one From drop down menu): Grant(G.L. c. 44, s. 53A)
Town of Agawam
NAME OF MUNICIPALITY
Office of the Mayor
MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT RECEIVING FUNDS
a. Richard A. Cohen,Mayor
NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR 1ANDLING OF FUNDS
4, Town Hall, 36 Main Street,Agawam, MA 01001
ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
s. (413)786-0400 mayor.@agawam.ma.us
PHONE#AND EMAILADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL,RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
e. Richard A.Cohen, Mayor
NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITY
7. Town Hall,36 Main Street,Agawam, MA 01001
ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL.AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITY
B• (413) 786-0400 mayor@agawam.ma.us
PHONE#AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS
MGM Resorts Intematlonal
NAME OF APPLICANT FOR GAMING LICENSE
10. Michael Mathis
NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
11. (702)590-5581 mmathls®mgmresorts.com
PHONE#AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
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IT
Please Identify below the manner in which the funds have been/are to be used. Documentation(e.g.-invoices,
proposals,estimates,etc.)adequate for the Commission to ensure that the funds have been/are to be used for
the cost of determining the impact of a proposed gaming establishment and/or for negotiating a community
mitigation impact agreement must be attached to this I,e[ter ofAuthoriaedoa. Please attach additional sheets
if necessary.
1 BacarMlson, P. 33 State Street, Springflel Legal Counsel $15,000.00 Grant
Name of Vander Addrars of Vendor Type arStrvioe Provided Cost of Servitor Type efRequut
Q.
Home of Vendor Address of Vender Type orliavke Provided Cut of Smite Type of Request
Name of vendor Addrera ofVendor Type of Service Provided Cbst of setvioe Type of Request
4.
Name of Vendor Address of Vendor Type of Servics Protided Con of service Tree of Raqusat
5.
Name of Vendor Address of Vendor Typo ofsarviee Protidrd Cost Orservice Type ofArquest
Name orVendor Address of Vendor Type of Servim PrmidW Coat of Service Type of Raqueat
• �l�R�'IFICA'IZUN B7��ICIPALFTY '
On behalfofdr afortementioned a tumcipalityfhcrrbycertifp that the funds that am requested in the
application have been usvd/wffbe used solely for the purposes articulated in this letter of
autharra�tron: .
(forraimburvemeafs) Further, on bebalfofthe aforementioned muaicipalitp.IhexbpCerdfp that th
funds ham been properor appmpria ted and expeaded for the dedgaa fed services.
4_ /WG!I
Signature of responsible municipal official Date
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APPROVE FF GGAMWG,4g U9 NT
On behalfof the afomme a doved pmLW applicant, Iherebyauthorize the payment ofcommunity
disbumement funds to the municipality as outlined in this letter ofauthoritation. The apAcent
acknowledges that rfthe total amount olpaymente authorised exceed the initial$0g000 pardon of
the application fee, the appHcant shall rmmediatelypay to the Commission all such additional amounts
fiaho " d by this letter, or other similar letters.
Signature of authorized representative of applicant Date
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M"SACHusei v GAMING COMMMION
PLEASE SUBMrr THIS LFs7TER AND ATTACHMENTS To;
MASSACHUSQI`Is GAMWO COMMM131ON
ATTENTION: JOHN ZIHMBA,OMBUDSMAN
84 STATE STREET,SUITE 720
BOSTON,MA 02109
LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
In accordaaee with gas CMR 1.14.03[Z _
TYPE OF REQUEST(choose one from drop down menu). Grant(G,L. C.44, S, 53A)
Town of Agawam
NAME OF MUNICIPALITY
�. Office of the Mayor
1MiUNICIPA1 DEPARTMENT RECEIVINCS FUNDS
Richard A. Cohen. Mayor
NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF E LENDS
4. Town Hall, 36 Main St.,Agawam, MA 010D1
_ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
6 (413)786-0400 mayor@agawarn.ma.us
PHONE#•1LND F.W.UZ•ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL RFMONSIRLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
s. Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT'FUNDS ON BEHALF OF IM UNICIPALI7Y
7 Town Hall, 36 Main St,Agawam, MA 01001
ADDRESS OF IHINVIDU AL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS ON BERALF OF MUNICIPALITY
& (413)786-0400 mayor@agawam-ma.us
PHONE#AND EM.UL ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO C:OMMTT FUNDS
v MGM Resorts International
NAME OF APPLICANT FOR GAMING LICENSE
' to Michael Mathis
NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
1 L (702)590-5681 mmathis@mgmresorts.com
PHONE#AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
Page 1 of 3
ITEMIZATION OF APPROVED FUNDS
Please identify below the manner in which the funds have been/are to be used. Documentation(e.g:Invoices,
proposals,estimates,etc.)adequate for the Commission to ensure that the fimds have been/are to be used for
the cost of determining the impact of a proposed gaming establishment and/or for negotiating a community
mitigation impact agreement must be attached to this Letter afAuMorisition. Please attach additional sheets
if necessary.
1 Bacon Wilson, � 33 State St., Springfield j Legal Counsel $35,000 Grant
Name of Wador Address of Vendor Type orser.im Provided Cost of Service Type of Ragarat
Nuae of Vendor Address of Vendor Type of Srrvice Provided Car:of Service Type of Request
S'
Name of Veador Address of Verndor Type of&wvice Provided Cos t of Servivo Type of Rcgout
k
Name of Vandot rWdmo of Vaidur lype nF So-wive Provided Coat of3ervice Type orRegvtet
6.
Name of Vendor Address ri endor 'L;vpe of Servwe Pro,ided Cart ofservica Type ofRegttest
6.
Name of Vendor Address of Vendor 'type of Sovem Prweded Cast arServme Tyw orRoqusst
CERTIFICATION BX MMCIPALMX
On behelfafthe aforementioned mrrnicipalitptherrhf cerdo'that the funds that err requested in LW
application he ve been used will be used soldy ibr the purposes articulated in t4is letter of
authodration.
(or reimbursements) h7rrther, on beAdf of the aforementioned mruuaipAMV I herrbycryW&that the
funds have been properlyappr+aprrated and expended for the designated services.
Siguatiue.of responsible munim al official Date
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APPROVAL OF g&hUNG APPLICANT
On hchslfof'the a foreameationedgamiagapphean4 t,henhymathorue the.paymeilt fCommuaity
dishurs meat funds to-the municipalityae ouWned in-this letter ofaiithoritfidmL The Applicant
aclrt�o led8es thak if thr totel.ambiaYt afpaymeata.authorrzed exceed the iaitial,$dgow portion of
tha epplicstiou fce, flit .pp,UCM.dt shdll jmmediately fi*y to the t omnz&sion all such•additional aa?nuats
authur7aed by thiele ,.ar othersimfar,letMrs
AV,/
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Signature aautharized representative of applicant Date
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MASSACHUSM iB GAMING COMMISSION
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS LATTER AND ATTACHM1x f$TO:
MASSACHu8Erro c;AMINQ COMMISSION
ATTIYNTION: JOHN ZIRMBA,OMBUDSMAN
84 STATB:STREET,surm 720
608TON,MA 02109
LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
is sawlauee wltb 205 CHR 114:83¢)
,
TYPE OF REQUEST(choose one from drop down menu} Reimbursement
r. Town of Agwwam
NAME OF MUNICIPALITY
a. Law Oopertrnent
MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT RECEIVING FUNDS
s.Vbtcent Gloacla,City Solicitor
- NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
4. Town Hall,38 Maln Stme%Agawam,IRA 01001
ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
a, (41 S)7864)400 XSM solicitorCagawarn.ma.us
PHONE it AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
g. Mayor Richard Cohn
NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO OOMMIT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITY
7. 30 Main Sbvat,Agawam,MA 01001
ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITY
8. (413)796-0400 X8200
PHONE 0 AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS
g. HR Masaachueatts,LLC(Hard Rock Hotel 6 Casino,New England)
NAME OF APPLICANT FOR CAMINO LICENSE
rn. Notion Parker
NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF CAMINO APPLICANT
t►.Nalson Parkerehardwit.com,Hard Rock Caia,8100 Old Park Lane,Orlando,FL 32835
PHONE#AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF REPRESENTATIVE OF CAMINO APPLICANT
Page 1 of 3
z�000�lo_i.pdt
IlT=ATION OF APPRO T2j55&M
Please identify below the manner in which the funds have been/am to be used. Documentation(e.g:invoices,
proposals,estimates,etc.)adequate for the Comndolon to ensure that the funds have beware to be used for
the cost of determining the impact of a proposed gaming establishment and/or for negotiating a community '
mitigation impact agreement mint be attached to this retterafduthodsafioe. Please attach additional sheets
if neccaaary.
See attached.
1.
Name of Vendor Addrm of cedar Type of Serria Provided Cart of savim Type of Repuat
Y.
Name of Vendor Addmu of Vendor 77w of$"Wks Prvridcd coat of Service Type of Req—t
Nam of vendor Addeo u(Yeador Type of Serda<Prowl" Cast of s.. T,pe of Rcyaat
Neam of Vendor Addreu of Vendar Type of service Provided Cast of Swvka Type of R"t
5.
Nowafvendor Addrearafvenda Typeaf5erriaProvided CoetafServk* Type of %mi
6.
i Name of Vendor Aadrpe afYeadm Type ofSariaa Pravww Cb"arscrria Type of Request
=IFICATIOIJ BY MUNICIPALITY
On behalf of the afatiemeatioraedmunicipality rherby ca tify that the firads rha t ar,a n►quested is this
appllcadon ha we been frsadlwill be used solely for the purposes articulated is this letter of
outhmi adoa.
(for neimbursrmaae) Ai Cher, on MwYof the aforearendoned muaiclpalfty rhemby certify that the
firada have bean pnvperlyappropi) ted and expended for the designated serdcox
Q d;!�� Z Z OCT
Signature of responoibie MimiqiPid official Date
Jew Y
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APPILOVAL OF GAMING APPLICAN
On behalfof the aforementioned gam&g applicsa;I kerb,suthorise the payment ofCommunity
diebursament fFrnds to the munidpa ity as outlined in thin letter of suthorisadon. The applicant
seknowfedpir that if the total amount ofpsymento authorised ereeed the initial 00,tv0 portion of
the opplicsdan fee, the sppliaant&hail immediatelypsy to the Qvmmisdau all such sdditiansl amounts
suthorisedbythisletter, oroth simllsrkttem
2013
Signature of authorized representative of applicant Date
Brad Buchanan
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tsaootta_t.�a
Bacon Wilson, P.C.
33 State Street
Springfield,MA 01103
(413)761-0560
www.baconw[teon.com
October 21,2013
Invoice No.335050
City of Agawam
Attn: Vincent Gioscla, Esq.. City Solicitor
36 Main Street
Agawam,MA 01001
21936-0018: Hard Rock Casino Impact Matters
Professional Fees
4/3 0120 1 3 Review updates from Casino Commission on surrounding community Issues;
Prepare for cai]with commission regarding same
5/2R013 Conference with Richard Theroux;Draft language for voluntary disbursement
proposals
5/14/2013 Conference and correspondence with Richard Theroux and representative of Hard
Rock regarding prep for committee meeting;Conference with Steve Buoniconti
regarding same
5/15/2013 Prep for committee meeting;Conferences with Hard Rods representedws;
Representation at Committee meeting
5/1612013 Conferences and correspondence regarding vendors for peer review of adverse impact
studies
$202013 Finaiire draft reimbursement document;Conferences and correspondence with client
and Hard Rock regarding same
EV512013 Conference with Nelson Parker and Tim Maland;Preparation for same; Notes to file
regarding same;Conference with Town regarding same
W2013 Conference with Town regarding reimbursement issue and consultant selections;
Correspondence regarding same
002013 Research into regulation procurement concerning consultant issue
617f2013 Review procurement issue with casino consultants
61712013 Research Into Chapter 308 procurement Issues
6/1=013 Further research of Uniform Procurement laws in Massachusetts as well as
supporting case law
6/1112013 Conferences and discussions with client regarding status of consultant and related
Issues
6/20/2013 Inquire Into Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 308;Draft letter to consultants for
Attorney's Review;Inquire into appltcation name of Hard Rock International
6/20/2013 Conference with R.Theroux;Conferences with Mayor Cohen regarding consulting
Bacon Wilson, P.C. Page: 2
firms;Commence draft consultant letters;Further conferences regarding same
612112013 Contact the Massachusetts gaming comission In regards to obtaining a copy of the
Phase I application after searching the websile for such Information; Update Letter
with Entity!Name
621/2013 Finalize draft consultant letter;Conferences and correspondence with Town regarding
same
6/26/2013 Multiple conferences and correspondence with peer review consultants
6127/2013 Conferences and correspondence with consultants regarding peer-review;Conference
wtih City Solicitor regarding same
612NO13 Finalize and send consultant letters
7182013 Conferences with GZA and Green international;Correspondence with Green
Intematlonat regarding peer review;Further correspondence-with Mlione&MacBroom
7/10/2013 Conference with GZA environmental;Further correspondence regarding same ,
7115/2013 Review Host Community Agreement;Correspondence and conferences regarding
same
7/162013 Conference wtih Town;Conference with consultant regarding quote
7/1612013 Correspondence coriceming Host Commu nity Agreement and its Impact on.the City
of Agawam
71172013 Memo concerning Impact of project on the Town of Agawam
7/18/2013 Further draft summary document
7118/2013 Further review of Community Most Agreement
711&2013 Conference withe Green International regarding consultant quote;Correspondence
regarding same
7/22/2013 Correspondence regarding Milone&Macbroom consulting quote
71232013 Conference with Milone&Macbroom;Correspondence with GZA
7292013 Conference with client regarding negotiation issues
8192013 Correspondence with Green International regarding poor review
811412013 Review consultant proposals for Committee meeting
8/15/2013 Office conference with Committee Chair to prepare for Committee meeting
8/152013 Further preparation for Casino Committee Meeting;Preparation of presentation
materials on Host Agreements and Consultant Quotes
8/2012013 Preparation for Town Committee Meeting;Representation regarding same
8/20/2013 Preparation for Casino Oversight Commission meeting
9=013 Conference with Richard The roux regarding status
629/2013 Multiple conferences and correspondence with Town regarding Letter of
Authorization;Draft Letter of Authorization;Draft correspondence to Hard flock
regarding same
•8/30/2013 Conference with Richard Theroux;Conference with Tim Maiand regarding City
Council referendum;Conference wtih Mayor
Bacon Wilson, P.C. Page: 3
9WO13 Conference wlth Mayor;Conference with Richard Theroux
911 W2013 Review of petition process for cornmunhy disbursements
9/1812013 Drafting of petition for community disbursements
9202013 Drafting of petition
9232013 Further draft Petition for funds Reimbusement
9232013 Reviewor petition
913=013 Review of petition for Impact disbursements
1012203 Review and drafting of peititon;assembled exhibits
1014/2013 Finalization of Petition for Community Disbursement and accompanying
Memorandum of Law
10/712013 Reviewofpetitton
Sub-total Fees: 24,863.00
Courtesy Discount: -6.775,50
Total Current 8111ing: $18,087.60
Previous Balance Due: $1,912.50
Total Payments: $1.912.50
Total Now Due:�'"$T>3,08SMO
Bacon Wilson, P.C.
33 State Street
Springlield,MA 0116
(413)781.Mo
www,baconwllsorLcom
March 11,2013
Invoice No:32MO
City of Agawam
Attn:City Solicitor
36 Main Street
Agawam,'MA 01001
2163"018: Casino Impact Matters
Professional Fees
1123f2013 Conference with Richard Therotw, Commence draft memorandum
112&2013 Prepare memorandum to RUuud Thero, mgarding casino legislation
2/4/2013 Review documents from teaming Commission regarding summdIng community
disbursement;Conference with R chard Theroux regarding some
216=13 Review counc%r Bltzas'comments regarmng proposed regulattom on`Surrounding
Community"dentition;Drat response correspondence regarding same
2112(2013 Re►{ewupdated time line and swounding communities bulletin
2122/2013 taontereace with John 21emba of Casino Commission;Prepare documents for
meeting with Tawn
2f26=13 Preparation fvr Casino Committee Meeting;Meeting with Casino Committee
Sub-total ices:*f,3ff.M
Total Current Billing; $1,300.00
PreVous Balance Due: $0.00
Total Payments: $0.00
Total Now Due: , .0.
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Agawam Massachusetts
Office of the Mayor
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36 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001 mayor@agawam.ma.us
Richard A Cohen T: 413.786.4520
Mayor F: 413.786.9927
19 March 2014
Agawam City Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Re: Legal Services— Bacon\Wilson, Attorneys-at-Law
Dear Councilors:
Per your request please find enclosed detailed invoices for reimbursement for
legal services for the Town of Agawam by Bacon\Wilson, Attorneys-at-Law.
We are fortunate to receive this money which was paid to the Massachusetts
Gaming Commission by the Casino Corporations under the Gaming Act, G.L. c. 23K
and 205 CMR 114.0. These funds can only be utilized for such expenses as approved
by the Casino's and Gaming Commission.
Please note that some communities were not as fortunate as Agawam to receive
funding for legal and professional reimbursement, removing the burden from the
taxpayers.
Sincerely,
Richard A Cohen
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Mayor
cc: Jeffrey Fialky, Esq.
Vincent Gioscia, Solicitor '
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Bacon Filson gl�
ATTORNEYS AT LAW WE9rFIE1 D
NORTHAAAKON
AMHERST
March 19, 2014
Mayor Richard A. Cohen
Agawam City Hall
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
RE: PAYMENT FOR LEGAL INVOICES ARISING FROM CASINO
REPRESENTATION MATTERS
Dear Mayor Cohen:
This correspondence follows the action of the Agawam City Council on March 17, 2014
whereby the Council has requested further clarification with respect to legal invoices and
reimbursement for services performed by our Firm on behalf of the Town with respect to
casino representation matters. Accordingly, attached hereto please find detailed
Invoices with respect to both the Hard Rock Casino matter as well as the MGM Casino
matter.
As you are aware, pursuant to the statutory framework of the Gaming Act, M.G.L.c.,
23K, and 205 CMR 114.00, municipalities may be entitled to reimbursement by the
gaming applicant (e.g. casino company) with respect to costs incurred by the
municipality arising out of determining the Impact of a proposed gaming establishment
and for negotiating Community Impact Mitigation Agreements (Surrounding Community
Agreements).
As you will recall, following the unsuccessful voter referendum in West Springfield, Hard
Rock was unwilling to reimburse the Town for its legal expenses incurred in this regard.
As a result, our office petitioned the MassGaming Commission for such reimbursement,
which ultimately resulted in a settlement by and between the parties whereby Hard Rock
agreed to reimburse the Town accordingly.
In addition, as you will recall, an important component of the negotiations with MGM
towards a favorable Surrounding Community Agreement, included as a threshold matter,
that MGM would reimburse the Town for its legal expenses additionally incurred with
respect to such negotiations and drafting.
As a result of the aforesaid, both Hard Rock and MGM executed Massachusetts Gaming
Commission form Letters of Authorization which resulted In each such casino company's
obligation to pay the Mass Gaming Commission such reimbursement amounts. The
amounts, were then subsequently paid by each such company. In addition, the Town
thus entered into the respective Grant Agreements again, in accordance with the
Je&ey L Flelky Bacon W imn,P.C. 33 State street Tot 413.781.M
Admitted alto In ME Attomep at Law Springfield.MA 01103 FaX 413.739.7740
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March 19, 2014
Page 2
requirements of the Gaming Act and In agreement that the reimbursement amounts
would be used solely and directly for such reimbursement, In accordance with state law.
I would note that not all communities received reimbursement for legal expenses, and in
fact, many municipalities have had to pay legal fees out of pocket, with respect to
reimbursement for representation regarding casino matters. In addition, it is my hope
and expectation that the Town appreciates the hard work and professional services
performed by both myself and our firm, provided, however, that in the event the Town
elects not to use the reimbursement grant funds that have been paid by the respective
casino companies in this regard, that alternatively the Town would nonetheless pay the
respective legal invoices from Town funds.
Lastly, ii would be my opinion that the grant funds received by the Gaming Commission
could not be used by the Town in any manner contrary to the terms of either the
respective Grant agreement, or respective Letter of Authorization.
Naturally, I am happy to provide any further information as you may require in this
regard.
Yours truly,
/effrey 1. Flalky
Enclosure
JIF/mar
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cc: Vincent Gioscia, Esquire, City Solicitor
Bacon WWI P.C.
Attorneys at Law
Bacon Wilson, P.C.
33 State Street
Springfield,MA01103
(413)781.0560
www.baconwason.com
March 19,2014
Invoice No:340286
City of Agawam
Attn: Vlnoent Gioscia, Esq., City Solicitor
36 Main Street
Agawam,MA 01001
21938-0018: Hard Rode Casino Impact Matters
Professional Fees Hours Amount
4/30/2013 Review updates from Casino Commission on surrounding JIF 1,00 175.00
community Issues; Prepare for call With commission regarding
same
6/2=13 Conference with Richard Theroux;Qreftlanguage forvoluntary JIF 1.50 262.50
disbursement proposals
5114/2013 Conference and correspondence with Richard Theroux and JIF 3.00 525.00
representative of Hard Rock regarding prep for oommlttee
meeting;Conference with Steve Buoniconti regarding same
&15/2013 Prep for committee meeting;Conferences Wth Hard Rock JIF 2.80 490.00
representatives;Representation at Committee meeting
5116r2013 Conferences and correspondence regarding vendors for peer JIF 3.00 525.00
review of adverse impact studies
620/2013 Finalize draft reimbursement document;Conferences and JIF 2.00 350.00
correspondence with client and Hard Rock regarding same
6/5/2013 Conference with Nelson Parker and Tim Maland;Preparation JIF 2.50 437.50
for same;Notes to file regarding same;Conference with Town
regarding same
6WO13 Conference with Town regarding reimbursement Issue and JIF 1.40 245.00
consultant selections;Correspondence regarding some
6WO13 Research Into regulatlon procurement concerning consultant KASH 0.30 34.50
Issue
W 2013 Review procurement issue with casino consultants JIF 1.00 175.00
60/2D13 Research Into Chapter 30B procurement Issues KASH 3.00 345.00
6/1 0120 1 3 Further research of Uniform Procurement laws In KASH 6.80 782.00
Massachusetts as well as supporting case law
6/112013 Conferences and discussions with client regarding status of JIF 3.00 525.00
consultant and related issues
Bacon Wilson. P.C. Page: 2
6/202013 inquire Into Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 308; Draft KMB 0.90 103.50
latter to consultants for Attorney's Review;Inquire Into
application name of Hard Rock International
6=013 Conference with R.Theroux;Conferenoes with Mayor Cohen JIF 3.00 525.00
regarcling consulting Was,Commence draft consultant letters;
Further oonferences regarding same
6/21/2013 Contact the Massachusetts gaming comission in regards to KMB 0.40 46.00
obtaining a copy of the Phase I application after searching the
webslte for such Information; Update Letter with Entity Name
6/21/2013. Final'u a draft consultant letter, Conferences and JIF 1.60 282.50
correspondence with Town regarding same
6/26/2013 Multiple conferences and correspondenoe with peer review JIF 4.00 700.00
consultants
6127/2013 Conferences and correspondence with consultants regarding JIF 2.00 350.00
peer-review;Conference wtih City Solicitor regarding same
6128/2013 Fina'.tze and send consultant letters JIF 2.60 437.50
71=013 Conferences with GZA and Green Internatlonal; XF 2.00 620.00
Correspondence with Green International regarding peer
review,Further correspondence with Malone&Macbroom
7/10/2013 Conferencewith GZAenvlronmental;Further correspondence JIF 1.00 .310.00
regarding same
7/15/2013 Review Host Community Agreement;Correspondence and JIF 3.00 930.00
conferences regarding same
7/16/2013 Conference wdh Town;Conference with consultant regarding JIF 1.50 465.00
quote
7/16/2013 Correspondence concerning Host Community Agreement and KASH 3.60 540.00
Its impact on the City of Agawam
7/172013 Memo concerning Impact of project on the Town of Agawam KASH 2.50 375.00
7118/2013 Further draft summary document JIF 2.00 620.00
7/182013 Further review of Community Host Agreement KASH 0.40 60.00
7/1 912 01 3 Conference withe Green International regarding consultant JIF 1.00 310.00
quote;Correspondence regarding same
7r2=013 Correspondence regarding Maione&Macbroom consulting JIF 0.50 156.00
quote
7/23/2013 Conference with Malone&Macbroom;Correspondence with JIF 1.00 310.00
GZA
729/2013 Conference with client regarding negotiation issues JIF 0.50 155.00
8/8/2013 Correspondence with Green International regarding pearreview JIF 0.60 186.00
8/14/2013 Review consultant proposals for Committee meeting JIF 3.00 930.00
8/15/2013 Office conference with Committee Chair to prepare for JIF 1.00 310.00
Committee meeting
Bacon Wilson, P.C. Page: 3
8/1512013 Further preparation for Casino Committee Meeting; KASH 3.50 525.00
Preparation of presentation materials on Host Agreements and
Consultant Quotes
8202013 Preparation for Town Committee Meeting;Representation JIF 3.50 1,085.00
regarding same
820/2013 Preparation for Casino Oversight Commission meeting KASH 1.20 180.00
8=013 Conference with Richard Theroux regarding status JIF 0.80 186.00
8/29/2013 Multiple conferences and correspondence with Town regarding JIF 5.50 1,705.00
Letter of Authorization; Draft letter of Authorization; Draft
correspondence to Hard Rock regarding same
6/3 012 0 1 3 Conference with Richard Theroux;Conference with Tim JIF 1.50 465.00
Maland regarding City Council referendum;Conference wtih
Mayor
9WO13 Conference with Mayor;Conference with Richard Theroux JIF 1.00 310.00
9/16/2013 Review of petition process for community disbursements KASH 0.30 45.00
9/182013 Drafting of petition for community disbursements KASH 4.00 600.00
9/2012013 Drafting of petition KASH 2.50 375.00
9/23/2013 Further draft Petition for funds Refmbusement JIF 10.00 3,100.00
9/232013 Revfewofpetitlon KASH 3.00 450.00
9/30/2013 Review of petition for impact disbursements KASH 2.00 300.00
10=013 Review and drafting of peitftcn;assembled exhibits KASH 7.50 1,125,00
10/4/2013 Finalization of petition for Community Disbursement and KASH 3.70 655.00
accompanying Memorandum of Law
10172013 Review of petition KASH 5.00 750.00
Sub-total Fees:$25,328-.0
Courtesy Discount -6,775.50
Expenses Amount
UPS/Postage UPS/Postage 8,29
Total Current Billing: $18.560.79
Previous Balance flue: 31.912,50
Total Payments: $1.912.50
Total Now Due: $18,550.79
Bacon Wilson, P.C.
ATTORNEYSATLAW
33 State Street
Springfield,MA 01103
(413)781-0560
City of Agawam
Attn: Vincent Gloscla, Esq., City Solicitor
36 Maln Street
Agawam,MA 01001
Invoice Date: 3/19/2014 Payment Due Upon Receipt
Involoe dumber. 340286
Matter dumber: 21936.0018 Please return this page with your payment.
Previous Stafetnent Bafanx 1,912.50
Current FMBngActMty 21938A018 Hard Rock Casino Impact Matters
Legal8mvloes Rendered 18,552.50
Disbursements and Other Costs Incurred 8•29
Total Currant Bllling 10,660.70
Payments and Credits Since Last Statement 1,912.50
BalanasDue f 18,660.79
Payment Type: ( )ChocVMonsy Order Credit Card Authorizatlon 219X-0018
{ )Credit Card-Compktta Authorization ( ) Visa ( ) MasterCard ( )Discover ( )American Express
Credt Card Number.
Amount enclosed$
21938-0018
Expiration Date: / Securltycods
Remit tr,: Baron tAriison,P.C.
33 State Street
Springfield,MA 01103 Amount:$
Card HolderName:
Card Holder Phone Number.
Card Holder Signature:
Bacon Wilson, P.C.
33 State Street
Springfield,MA 01103
(413)761-0580
www.bacomNilson.com
March 19,2014
Invoice No:340287
City of Agawam
Attn: Vincent Gloscla, Esq., City Solicitor
36 Main Street
Agawam,MA 01001
21836-0020: MGM Casino impact Matters
Professional Fees Hours Amount
6/11/2013 Conferences and dlscusslons regarding communications from JIF 3,50 1,085.00
applicant and related Issues
7h8/2013 Reviewof Community Host Agreement KASH 1.50 225.00
7=013 Further review of Host Community Agreement KASH 4.70 705.00
7/232013 Further review of Host Community Agreement KASH 1.10 165.00
729/2013 Conference with client regarding negotiation issues JIF 2.00 620.00
8122013 Review Host Community Agreement with Springfield In JF 3.00 930.00
preparation form meeting with casino
802013 Preparation for meeting with Town and MGM;Meeting with JIF 5.50 1,705.00
Town officials and MGM
8182013 Review of Host Community and Surrounding Community KASH 1.00 150.00
agreements in jurlsdictlons outside of the Commonwealth
W12013 Multiple conferences with Mayor and City Solicitor regarding CIF 4.50 1.395.00
review of impact issues In the Town
8f712013 Further review of Surrounding Community Agreements from KASH 5.80 870.00
alternative jurtsdictions
8/14/2013 Prepare for Committee meeting JIF 3.50 1,085.00
8/152013 Office conference with Committee Chair to prepare for office OF 3.00 930.00
conference
811512013 Further preparation of presentation materials for the Casino KASH 3.00 450.00
Committee meeting
8/2012013 Preparation for Town Committee Meeting;Representation JIF 2.60 775.00
regarding same
8222013 Conference with Richard Theroux;Commence review of Mathis JIF 2.50 775.00
correspondence
8/23/2013 Review Mathis letter,Draft response letter thereto JIF 2.60 775.00
Bacon Wilson, P.C. Page: 2
8/26/2013 Correspondence with Town;Further draft Mathis JIF 3.00 930.00
correspondence
828/2013 Conference and correspondence regarding property line issue JIF 3.00 930.00
8/28/2013 Further review of statutes and regulations concerning KASH 7.40 1.110.00
surrounding communities
8/29/2013 Conferences and correspondence regarding property line Issue JIF 2.60 775.00
and Mathis letter
MW013 Representation at PVPC meeting;Preparation In advance of JIF 4.50 1,395.00
same
9/262013 Conference with Mayor Cohen JIF 1.00 310.00
10/1/2013 Conference with client;Draft correspondence to Mayor JIF 2.00 620.00
regarding enhanced traffic impact and public safety work to be
completed
10/10/2013 Draft correspondence to PVPC regarding regional process; JIF 3.50 1,085.00
Muftlple conferences with Mayor regarding same
10/16/2013 Preparation for Caslno Committee Meeting;Representation JIF 5.50 1.705.00
regarding same;Conference with R.Theroux regarding some;
Correspondence with Mayor regarding meeting;
Representation at Committee meeting
10/17/2013 Conference with Mayor and Engineering Department traffic JIF 3.00 930.00
Issues to present to PVPC;Review report from Police
Department regarding public safety
1011MO13 Review public safety materials provided by Agawam Police JIF 4.50 1,395.00
Department;Review traffic materials provided by Agawam
DPW;Commence draft of correspondence to PVPC and MGM
regarding same
11/1/2013 Review Mathis letter, Conference with Mayor regarding same; JIF 2.90 899.00
Draft response to same
11/7/2013 Observe MGL meeting regarding surrounding community JIF 1.00 310.00
Issues
1 III?=13 Attend Mass Gaming Commission hearing via webcast in SPAS 4.00 980.00
preparation for surrounding community negotiations
1 1/1 31201 3 Conference with Mayor Cohen regarding PVPC meeting and JIF 1.50 465.00
proposed MGM meeting
11/14/2013 Representation at MGM/PVPC meeting;Correspondence and JIF 5.50 1,705.00
conferences In preparation for same
11/14/2013 Attend Massachusetts Gaming Commission meeting via SPAS 4.00 980.00
webcast In preparation for negotiations on surrounding
community agreement
111152013 Correspondence and conference with Mayor as follow up to JiF 2.00 620.00
PVPC meeting
1 111 8201 3 Office conference with Mayor;Representation at meeting with JIF 3.00 930.00
Mayor and MGM officials
Bacon Wilson, P.C. Page: 3
11/20/2013 Commence review of draft Surrounding Community JIF 6.00 1,860,00
Agreement;Conference with Mayor Cohen;Conference with
RlchardTheroux
11/212013 Conferences and correspondence regarding draft Surrounding JIF 4.00 1.240.00
Community Agreement
11=013 Commence further review Surrounding Community Agreement JIF 4.00 1,240.00
111242013 Review of,and prepare comments on,draft surrounding SPAS 3.00 735.00
community agreement with MGM
11252013 Further review Surrounding CommunityAgreementdraft; JIF 3.50 1,085,00
Conference with Mayor regarding same
t 1252013 Continue comments and revisions to surrounding community SPAS 3.50 857.50
agreement with MGM;conference with Attorney Flalky
regarding same
1126/2013 Fina'ize draft revisions to Surrounding Community Agreement; JIF 3.00 930.00
Attend Initial PVPC conference with GPI
1222013 Conference with Richard Theroux in anticipation of committee JIF 1.50 465.00
meeting
12=013 Review of draft Surrounding Community Impact M€llgation SPAS 4.10 1,004.50
Agreement, series of conferences with Attorney Fialky
regarding comments to same
12/32013 Continue revisions to proposed Surrounding Community SPAS 4.90 1,200.50
Agreement;research and review relevant regulations and
statutory law affecting soma
12/42013 Further conferences with Mayor and Law Department JIF 9.50 2,945.00
regarding surrounding community Issues;Commence review
of new Surrounding Community Agreement draft from MGM
and draft revisions regarding same
121512013 Further review and discussions regarding draft Agreement; .;IF 8.00 2,480.00
Draft further revisions regarding same;Draft Memorandum to
Mayor regarding same
12/5/2013 Continue review of proposed Surrounding Community SPAS 3.60 857.50
Agreement and relevant laws and regulations;continue memo
regarding same
12M2013 Attend MGM Suitibility Hearing before the Gaming SPAS 5.50 1,347.50
Commission via webcast
1IM014 Review of MGM environmental Impact report SPAS 0.50 122.50
214/2014 Drafted revised Letter of Authorization and description of KASH 1.50 225.00
attorneys fees
Sub-total Fees: $4� 9,309M
Bacon Wilson, P.C. Page: 4
Total Current Bllling: $49,309.00
Previous Balance Due: $0.00
Total Payments: $0.00
Total.allow flue: $49,369.o0
Bacon Wilson, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
33 State Street
Springfleld,MA 01103
(413)781-0560
City of Agawam
Attn:Vincent Gloscia; Esq., City Solicitor
38 Main Street
Agawam,MA 01001
Invoice Date: 3/18/2014
Payment Due Upon Receipt
I nvoice N u mbar. 340287
Matter Number. 21936-0020 Please return this page with your payment.
Previou s Statement 8alanoe 0.00
Current BlGtng Activity 21936-OMD MGM Casino Impad Matters
Legal Services Rendered 49,309.00
Disbutsemen s and Other Costs Incurred 0•00
Total Current811yng 49,309.00
Payments and Credits Since Last Statement 0.00
Balance Due $ 49,309.00
Payment Type: ( )Check/Money Order Credit Card Authorization 21936.0020
( )Credit Card-CompleteAuthorizallon ( ) Visa ( ) MasterCard { )Discover { )American Express
Credit Card Number.
Amount enclosed$
2193"020
Remit to: Bacon Wilson,P.C. lion date: r Security Code,,,_,
33 State Street
Spdngfteld,MA 01103 Amount$
Card Holder Name:
Card Holder Phone Number.
Card Holder Signature:
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NAME:AND TITLE OIL INDrVrDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HAMLING OF FLIUDS
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A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM MASSACHUSETTS GAMING
COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS
CHAPTER 44, SECTION 53A TO TOWN OF AGAWAM
(Sponsored by Richard A. Cohen)
WHEREAS, pursuant to M.G.L. c.23K s.4(7) the Gaming Commission
may receive and approve request from a municipality to provide for reasonable
costs related to the legal, financial or other professional services required for the
negotiation and execution of host and surrounding community agreement as
provided in M.G.L. c.23K s.15.
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam applied for and received grants from
the Massachusetts Gaming Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has determined that
the Town of Agawam is eligible for the receipt of a Grant; and
WHEREAS, the grants total the amount of seventy thousand and 00/100
($70,000.00) dollars;
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has determined that
there are sufficient funds available in the custody of the Commission, as provided
in 205 C.M.R. 114.03(2), to disburse said amount to the Town of Agawam; and
WHEREAS, the Town will use the funds as reimbursement of the legal,
financial or other professional services fees incurred as a result of negotiation
and/or execution of host and surrounding community agreement with MGM
Resorts and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, New England; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam desires to accept said grants; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the grants will relieve the financial burden of
the taxpayers for the cost of the legal, financial or other professional services
fees incurred as a result of negotiation and/or execution of host and surrounding
community agreement with MGM Resorts and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, New
England; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to accept
these grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam City Council hereby resolves pursuant
to M.G.L. c.44, §53A to accept this grant from Massachusetts Gaming
Commission in the amount of $70,000.00.
DATED THIS DAY OF , 2014.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Christopher C. Johnson, President
APPROVED S TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Vincent . Gioscia, Solicitor
MASSACHUSETFS GAMING COMMISSION
PLEASE sUBmrr THms LETTER AND ATTACHMENTS TO.
MASSACHUSErTS GAMING COMMISSION
ATTENTION: JOHN ZIEMBA,OMISUDSMAN
84 STATE sTREtr,surr'E 720
BOSTON,MA 02109
TYPE OF REQUEST(choose one from drop down menu): Grant(G.L. c. 44, s. 53A)
1 Town of Agawam
NAME OF MUNICIPALITY
$ Office of the Mayor
MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT RECEIVING FUNDS
Richard A.Cohen, Mayor
NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
4. Town Hail,36 Main Street,Agawam, MA 01001
ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
a. (413)7WO400 mayor-Cagawam.ma.us
PRONE#AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
a. Richard A.Cohen, Mayor
NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITY
7, Town Hall,36 Main Street,Agawam, MA 01001
ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF M UNICIPAUTY
e (413)786-0400 mayorGagawam.ma.us
PHONE#AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS
s. MGM Resorts International
NAME OF APPLICANT FOR GAMING LICENSE
Io. Michael Mathis
NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
11. (702)590-5581 mmathis®mgmrosorts.com
PHONE#AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
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ME U—MOM OF AUROVl D UMM5
Please Identify below the manner In which the funds have been/are to be used. Documentation(e.g.-invoices,
proposals,estimates,etc.)adequate for the Commission to ensure that the funds have been/am to be used for
the cost of determining the impact of a proposed gaming estabIishmeat end/or for negotiating a community
mitigation impact agreement must be attached to this Letter ofAuthoriaatlon. Please attach additional sheets
if necessary.
1 Bacon/Wilson, P. 33 State Street, Spdngfiel Legal Counsel $15,000.00 Grant
Namt of Vendor Address of Vendor Type orServiue Provided Cost of Service Type of Request
Noma of Vendor Addnus of Vendor Type ar&rvlee Provided Coat of serV6 Type of Rtquert
9.
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5.
Name of Vendor Addrem of Vendor Tyne ofServiee Pro%idtd Cast ofStMot Type cf Itaquest
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Name of Vendor Address of Vandor T)Tv of Service Prm-ided Cast of Service Type of Requet
C 1�ICA
Od behalf ofthe ahvementioaed muaicipalitylherrbycertif.v that the ftrads that are rngrttgted its this
epplicatiou Lave been used1wB1 be used solely for thepurposes articulated is this letter of
authorxx�tr6a:
(for reimbursements) Au they, on behelf of the aforementioned mumcipality,I hereby certify that the
fuade have been pnoperlyapprlpriated and expended for the designated services.
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Signature of responsible munici al official Date
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&EEROYAL OF 9AM=AFUjQ&ff
On behalfofthe aforumeationed gaming applicant, Ihmvbyauthorize the payment ofcommunity
dishuraementfumd8 to the wunicipalltyas outlined is this letter ofauthorisation. The applicant
acknowledges that iftbe total amount ofpayments authorised exceed the inithd$SgOOO portion of
the application fee, the applicant shall immedtatelypay to the Commission all such additional amounts
aritho ' ed by this letter, or other similar letters
Ae
Signature of authorized representative of applicant Date
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WssACHusvi rS GAmjNG COMMISSION
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS L E'"E't AND ATTACHMENTS TO:
MASSACHUSETrZ GAMING COMMISSION
ATrIENTION: JOHN ZIEMBA,OMBUDSMAN
84 STATE STREET,sere 720
BosrON,MA 02109
UTTER OF AUTHORIZATION
hi attordnce with 205 CAM 114.0(Z
TYPE OF REQUEST(choose one from drop down uwnu): Grant(G.L. c.44,s. 53A)
I Town of Agawam
NAME OF MUNICIPALITY
s. Office of the Mayor
.hIUNICIPALDEPARTMENT RECEIVING FUNDS
a Richard A, Cohen, Mayor
NAME AND TIT It OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF F UNDS
4. Town Hall, 36 Main St.,Agawam, MA 01001
ADDRESS OF INDITfTDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLVNG OF FUNDS
s (413) 786-0400 mayor@agawam.ma.us
PHONE#-1ND EMXA,ADDRESS OF INDI'VIDUALRFSPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
s Richard A.Cohen, Mayor
NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMA'FUNDS ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITY
7 Town Hall, 36 Main St.,Agawam, MA 01001
ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL AUT IORIZED TO COMMIT FUND$ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITY
$ (413)786-0400 mayor@agawam.ma.us
PHONE#AND EXUL ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS
.9 MGM Resorts international
NAME OF APPLICANT FOR GAMING LICENSE
i to Michael Mathis
NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT'
ll, (702)590-0581 mmathis@mgmresorts.com
PHONE#AND ENWL.ADDRESS OF REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
Page I of 3
ITEMIZATION OF AMO—VED�'[_JNDS
Please identify below the manner in which the funds have bran/are to be used. Documentation(e.g.-invoices,
Proposals,estimates,eta)adequate for the Commiasion to ensure that the funds have been/are to be used for
the cost of determining the impact of a proposed gaming establishment and/or for negotiating a community
mitigation impact agreement must be attached to this Letter ofAutborisst ion. Please attach additional sheets
if necessary.
L Bacon Wilson, � 33 State St., Springfleld j legal Counsel $35,000 Grant
Name avendor Ad4ima of Vendor Type ofSam;ce Provided Cost of Service Type of Request
Name of Vendor Address of Vendor Type of Service Provided Cost of Service Type of Request
s.
Name of Vendor Addma of Vendor Type of Smgce Provided Cart of Service Type of Request
k
Nano of Vendor Address of Vtndur T ype of Service Provded Cost orService Type of Rcqueu
b.
TTeme of Vendor Address of Vendor Type of Servue Psi ided Cost of ser•ioa Type of Requcrt
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CERTIFICATION BY MEMCIPALMY
an behwof the aforementioned municipality I hereby certify that the funds that are requested in ibis
application hitvv been used/wfll be used solely Mr the purposes articulated in tfeis fetter of
autborfiatiepm
(for reimbunoeme u) FLrtber, on&Wf of the aforementioned municipality 1 herieby certify that the
funds ha ve been properly appropriated and expended for the des{gnated services.
Signoure.of res onsible munict official Date T
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AP_PROVAJ- G APPLIPANT
On behalf ofthe&!oremeutiotredgamiagappJicant;I&erebpauthame t'he.psyment-ofcommunity
diaiburrment:fande to the munioim tyas outlined in this.getter ofarathorizatioa. The Applicant
aclrnowkdgrs thiit ifthe totalamouit afpaymeats.suthorxzed earcred the initiarl:06,0i0ia portion of
the application fee:thL-.applic*Ait shafflmz edistelypsy. to the C'omnzission all such addidonal amo=ta
erithorrredhy this ly r orofhersim►Tarletters.
Signature ZINuthorized representative of applicant Date
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MABsACHum-, ,S GAMING COMM OSION
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS LETTX9 AND ATTACHMENTS TO:
MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION
ATTENTION: JOHN ZIEMBA,OMBUDSMAN
134 STATE STREET,SUITE 720
BOSTON,MA 02109
LETTER OF AUTHORxZATION
la oxeraanee With 205 CKR 114-W)
TYPE OF REQUEST(choose one from drop down menu} Reimbursement
I. Town of Agawam
NAME OF MUNICIPALITY
a. Law Ospartment
MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT RECEIVING FUNDS
a.Vincent Gloscla,Chy Solicitor
NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
4.Town Hall,36 Chin Street,Agawam,MA 010M
ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
S. (413)7864W x6727 solicitor®agawam.ma.us
PHONE#AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING OF FUNDS
a. Mayor Richard Cohen
NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITY
1. 38 Main Street,Agawam,MA 01901
ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITY
s. 1413)7884)400 X8200
PHONE#AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT FUNDS
g. HR Massachusetts,LL.0(Hard flock Hotel&Caslno.New England)
NAME OF APPLICANT FOR GAMING LICENSE
lo. Nelson Parker
NAME OF AVfHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
�.Halson_ParkerChardroek.eom,Hard Rock Cate,0100 Old Park Lane,Orlando,FL 32835
PHONE#AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF REPRESENTATIVE OF GAMING APPLICANT
Page 1 of 3
i NffZATION OF AP QXEQj jMM
Please]denting below the manner in whlcb the funds have been/are to be used. Documentation(e.g:invokes.
proposals,estimates,etc.)adequate for the Commission to ensure that the funds have been/are to be used for
the cost of determining the impact of a proposed gaming establishment and/or for negotiating a community
mitigation impact agreement must be attached to thla I:atterofAuthodscdoe. Please attach additional sheets
If necessary: Sea attached. '
Name of Vendor Address of Vendor Typeof Service Prvvldad Coat of Savior Type of Regwat
4.
Name of Vendor Address of Vendor Type of Service Provided Coat of Swim Type of Requrat
i
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Nam of Veodor Addreov er Vmdw Type of Sarvkx Provided Gat of Ser doe Type of Raquel
4.
Name of Vendor Addn+r of Vendor Type ofwvim Provided Coat ofServiar Type ofRa"I
5.
Nam ory ador Addressofveadar TM*fServkeProvided CoatofService TypeofRequet
6.
I Name of Vendor Aldan of Vepdor Tyi*orserrlee Provided Coat of Servke Type of Raquel
CERTIFI��QN BYC1NICIPALITY
On bshslfoPthc afanmentioned muavrfrullty 1 hereby cerdfy that the funds that uric requested in this
applies don have been used/will be used solely for the purposes articulated in this letter of
Outhodssdorn
(farrtiirabursements) Further,on behaif'of the aforementioned municipality I hereby certify that the
funds have been prvperlyappmp ted and expended for the designated services
1
Signature of responsible m spa)official T Date
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QAPROVAL OF GAMING APPLICANT
On behalfafthe sibmmeationed pmigg eppl e"C I herebjauthorize the paJment of community
disbunwment Breeds to the municipaUV as outlined in this letter ofauthorisation. The applicant
ochnowkdpo that if the toed amouat ofps meats authorized exceed the initial jda;ow portion of
the applicatiaa he, the applicant shell immediatelypay to the Gbmmiuioa all such additional amounts
authorised bj& letter, or other similar letterx
2.Z.Z 4--k-66C.- A 2013
Signature of authorized representative of applicant Date
Omd Buchanan
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23000714_t.pa
Bacon Wilson, P.C.
33 State Street
Springfietd,MA 01103
(413)781-0580
www.baconvAlson.com
October 21,2013
Invoice No:335050
City of Agawam
Attn: Vincent Gloscla, Esq., City Solicitor
36 Main Street
Agawam,MA 01001
21936-0018: Bard Rock Casino Impact Matters
Professional Fees
4/302013 Review updates from Casino Commission on surrounding community issues;
Prepare for call with commission regarding same
5=013 Conference with Richard Theroux;Draft language for voluntary disbursement
proposals
5/14/2013 Conference and correspondence with Richard Theroux and representative of Rand
Rock regarding prep for committee meeting;Conference with Steve Buoniconti
regarding same
5/15/2013 Prep for committee meeting;Conferences with Hard Rock representatives;
Representation at Committee meeting
5/162013 Conferences and correspondence regarding vendors for peer review of adverse impact
studies
512012013 Finalize draft reimbursement document;Conferences and correspondence with client
and bard Rock regarding same
6/5/2013 Conference with Nelson Parker and Tim Maland;Preparation for same; Notes to fife
regarding same;Conference with Town regarding same
6/6/2013 Conference with Town regarding reimbursement issue and consultant selections;
Correspondence regarding same
W2013 Research into regulation procurement concerning consultant Issue
6172013 Review procurement Issue with casino consultants
W/2013 Research Into Chapter 308 procurement Issues
6/10/2013 Further research of Uniform Procurement laws in Massachusetts as well as
supporting case law
6/112013 Conferences and discussions with client regarding status of consultant and related
issues
6202013 Inquire into Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 308;Draft letter to consultants for
Attorney's Review;Inquire into applicatlon name of Hard Rock International
6/20/2013 Conference with R.Theroux;Conferences with Mayor Cohen regarding consulting
Bacon Wilson, P.C. Page: 2
firms;Commence draft consultant letters;Further conferences regarding same
6/21/2013 Contact the Massachusetts gaming comisslon in regards to obtaining a copy of the
Phase I application after searching the websile for such Information; Update Letter
with Entity Name
6/2 1 12 0 1 3 Finalize draft consultant letter;Conferences and correspondence with Town regarding
same
612WO13 Multiple conferences and correspondence with peer review consultants
6127/2013 Conferences and correspondence with consultants regarding peer-review;Conference
wlih City Solicitor regarding same
6128/2013 Finalize and send consultant letters
71a/2013 Conferences with GZA and Green international;Correspondence with Green
International regarding peer review;Further correspondence.with Mlione&MacBroom
7/10/2013 Conference with GZA environmental;Further correspondence regarding same
711512013 Review Host Community Agreement;Correspondence and conferences regarding
same
7/16/2013 Conference with Town;Conf9renoe with consultant regarding quote
711612013 Correspondence codceming Host Community Agreement and its Impact on.the City
of Agawa rn
7/1712013 Memo concerning impact of project on the Town of Agawam
7/18/2013 Further draft summary document
7h 8/2013 Further review of Community Host Agreement
711 912 0 1 3 Conference whhe Green International regarding consultant quote;Correspondence
regarding same
7/22/2013 Correspondence regarding Mlione&Macbroom consulting quote
7123/2013 Conference with Miione&Macbroom;Correspondence with GZA
7/2912013 Conference with client regarding negotiation issues
819r2013 Correspondence with Green International regarding peerrevlew
8114r2013 Review consultant proposals for Committee meeting
8110013 Office conference with Committee Chalr to prepare for Committee meeting
81152013 Further preparation for Casino Committee Meeting;Preparation of presentation
materials on Host Agreements and Consultant Quotes
8120/2013 Preparation for Town Committee Meeting;Representation regarding same
8120/2013 Preparation for Casino Oversight Commission meeting
812?f2013 Conference with Richard Theroux regarding status
8129/2013 Multiple conferences and correspondence with Town regarding Letter of
Authorization; Draft Letter of Authorization;Draft correspondence to Hard Rock
regarding same
0/30/2013 Conference with Richard Theroux:Conference with Tim Maland regarding City
Council referendum;Conference wtih Mayor
Bacon Olson, P.C. Page: 3
9162013 Conference with Mayor;Conference with Richard Theroux
91162013 Review of petition process for community disbursements
911 912 01 3 Drafting of petition for community disbursements
91202013 Drafting of petition
9/232013 Further draft Petition for funds Reimbusement
V232013 Review or petition
9/30/2013 Review of petition for Impact disbursements
10/2/2013 Review and drafting of peltiton;assembled exhibits
10/4/2013 Finalization of Petition for Community Disbursement and accompanying
Memorandum of Law
1WI2013 Reviewof petition
Sub-total Fees: $24,663.00
Courtesy Discount: -6,775.50
Total Current Billing: $18,087.50
Previous Balance Due: $1,912.50
Total Payments: $1,912.50
Total Now Due:$18.081.9
F
Bacon Wilson, P.C.
33 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413)781-MO
www beconwilson.com
March A 2013
Invoice No:326268
City of Agawam
Attn:City Soticltor
36 Main Street
Agaw3m,'MA 01001
21936-0018: Casino Impart Matters
Professlonaf Fees
1=013 Conference with Pilchard 7herotec, Commence draft memorandum
1125/2013 Prepare memorandum to Richard Theroux regarding casino legislation
214/2013 Review documents from Gaming Commission regarding surramding community
disbursement;Conference with Richard Therow reprdhg some
21612013 Renew councillor 6ltzas'comments regarding pmpmed regulations on"Surrounding
Community"delinition;Dm t response correspondsnoe regarding same
2l1212013 Review updated time line and surroundhrg communities bulletin
Z2212013 Conference with John 2femba of Casino Commission;Prepare documents for
meeting with Town
2126/2013 Preparation for Casino Committee Meeting;Meeting with Casino Committee
Sub-total Fees:i113010
Total Current Billing: $1,300.00
Pretitous Balance Due: 30.00
Total Payments: $0.00
Total Now Due: S , .Q-o