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RENEWAL AGREEMENT
This RENEWAL AGREEMENT ("Renewal") is made and entered into by and
between the City of Fort Worth ("City"), acting herein by and through its duly authorized
Assistant City Manager, and Lawrence Collins, ("Consultant"), whose services are to be
retained hereunder for and in consideration of the covenants and promises contained herein.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City and Consultant previously entered into City Secretary Contract No.
40995, (the "Agreement") a contract for services wherein Consultant provides advice and
counsel on legislative matters concerning the City; and
WHEREAS, the term of the Agreement began October 1, 2010 and expired September
30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2 of the Agreement, the City has the right to renew the
Agreement at the same terms and conditions for one additional year.
NOW THEREFORE, and in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.
The Agreement is hereby renewed and extended for a term of one year beginning October
1, 2011 and expiring September 30, 2012.
2.
All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force
and effect.
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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DAT 10/5/2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24505 LOG NAME: 02LCOLLINS2010
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize the Execution of a Professional Services Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed
$55,270.00 with Lawrence Collins for Consultation and Representation on State Issues
Before the Texas State Legislature, State Agencies, State Boards and State
Commissions, and the Office of the Governor
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the
amount of $55,270.00 with Lawrence Collins for professional services involving consultation with the
City of Fort Worth and representation of the City before the Texas State Legislature, state agencies,
state boards and state commissions, and the Office of the Governor. The term of the contract will be
from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011 with an option to renew for one-year under the same
terms and conditions.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth retains outside legislative consulting services in order to maintain resident
expertise regarding the City's relationship with the State Legislature. The role of an outside consultant
is to assist the City in promoting and protecting its legislative interests in Austin, Texas The current
contract with Lawrence Collins (Mr. Collins) for these services expired on August 31, 2010.
Mr Collins is the former Director of the Texas Senate Committee on Finance, the 15 member
committee that has jurisdiction over all spending and revenue matters for the State of Texas with a
budget that exceeded one hundred ($100) billion. In addition, he is the former Director of the House
Committee on Appropriations with responsibility for all administrative and budget matters. His
experience with this committee included budget analysis in all major substantive areas of the
government including health and human services, general government, regulatory matters, criminal
justice, public safety and the judiciary.
Originally, during the 79th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, Mr. Collins executed a lobbying
and advocacy strategy that ultimately secured a $3.1 million appropriation to finance construction and
renovation costs at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center and the University of North Texas
Health Science Center in Fort Worth. Those funds have been and are currently being utilized to fund
the renovation of the third building at the Business Assistance Center and construction of a new
facility at the UNT Health Science Center. Due to the efforts of Mr. Collins, the City of Fort Worth was
successful in securing an additional $3.1 million appropriation during the 80th Regular Session.
Again, during the 81 st Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, Mr. Collins was successful in
securing a third $3.1 million appropriation that will allow the Business Assistance Center and the UNT
Health Science Center to continue these projects. Thus, over the course of the last three legislative
sessions, Mr. Collins has been instrumental in securing $9.3 million. In addition, Mr. Collins worked
with the City's legislative staff to secure $20 million in funding to assist the City of Fort Worth and
other Texas cities in their community homelessness programs.
The proposed contract requires Mr. Collins to provide advice and counsel regarding state agencies
and commissions as well as provide assistance in promoting passage of legislative initiatives for the
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City during legislative sessions and the interim session. The term of the contract is from October 1,
2010 to September 30, 2011. The City shall have an option to renew for an additional one-year term
under the same terms unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. The proposed contract
requires the City to compensate Mr. Collins at a rate of $4,522.50 per month which represents a 10
percent reduction from the monthly retainer under the previous contract which expired August 31,
2010. In addition the City will reimburse Mr. Collins for expenses incurred when he is requested to
travel to Fort Worth by City Council or staff The approved reimbursable expenses shall not exceed
$1,000.00 for the term of the contract.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds will be included in the City
Manager's proposed 2010-2011 Budget in the General Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 531200 0029000 $55,270.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Karen Montgomery (6222)
Originating Department Head: Reid Rector (1296)
Additional Information Contact: Evonia Daniels (7504)
ATTACHMENTS
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Chakrathouk, Manivanh
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Daniels, Evonia
Monday, September 12, 2011 10:43 AM
Chakrathouk, Manivanh
RE: Contract: Renewal of CSC No. 40995 with Lawrence Collins
Thanks,
Evonia Daniels,
Executive Secretary
City Manager's Office
817-392-7504 (office)
From: Chakrathouk, Manivanh
Sent: Monday, September 12 2011 9:18 AM
To: Daniels Evonia
Subject: Contract: Renewal of CSC No. 40995 with Lawrence Collins
Hello Evonia,
Please advise if this contract will be the first renewal?
Thank you,
Manivanh.Chakrathouk@fortworthgov.org