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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 40994-R1 CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. �J O..9 A STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § 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 Walter Fisher& Associates ("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. 40994, (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. c it y �1 (TvA \k alter Fisher&Associates Legislative Services Renewal Agreement — — Page l of 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Executed on this 4"A day of fOG1'Dbe.(- , 20". CITY OF FORT WORTH: WALTER FISHER& ASSOCIATES: By: By: C Daniels Walter Fisher Assistant City Manager Date: Date: �4C1nA ATTEST: ,a 4ibjw �4 a 00000000'10" d By: By: 0' Marty Hendrix !-S e: 0 City Secretary 0,0, o da(� 000 0cr aa 000000000' pt b APPROVED AS TO FORM a�$��itsa���uthorization: AND LEGALITY: M&C: C- �51ta B Date Approved: C� Zp(gyp Maleshia . Farmer Assistant City Attorney Date: a—}��flU CFw \alter Fisher K Associates ;.y Legislati�c Ser%ices Renewal Agreement Page 2 ot'2 M&C Review Page 1 of 2 Official site of the City of Fort Worth,Texas _�oRm CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/20/2011 DATE: 9/20/2011 REFERENCE NO.: **C-25164 LOG NAME: 02FISHER2011 CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO HEARING: SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of a Renewal Agreement in the Amount of $37,180.00 with Walter Fisher and Associates for Professional Legislative Consulting Services and Representation of the City on State Issues Before the Texas State Legislature, State Agencies and the Office of the Governor (NO COUNCIL DISTRICT) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal Agreement in the amount of$37,180.00 with Walter Fisher and Associates for professional legislative consulting services for the City of Fort Worth and representation of the City before the Texas State Legislature, State agencies and the Office of the Governor. The term of the contract will be from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012. 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. The current contract with Walter Fisher and Associates (Mr. Fisher) for these services expires on September 30, 2011. Walter Fisher is the former Parliamentarian of the Texas State Senate and the former Assistant Parliamentarian for the Texas House of Representatives. He also served as the Director of Legislative Services for the Texas Municipal League for several years. Given Mr. Fisher's unique background and qualifications, he has proved to be a very valuable member of the City's legislative team. He is well versed in the legislative process and understands City issues and challenges. Mr. Fisher will assist the City in accomplishing its state legislative initiatives as well as assisting with the interim activities of the Legislature when that body is not in session. In particular, Mr. Fisher is especially effective in working with the elected officials and the professional staff of the Texas Senate and he is particularly suited to advise the City in procedural matters and the attitudes and beliefs of key Senate leadership. The Agreement requires Mr. Fisher to provide advice and counsel regarding state agencies and commissions, as well as, provide assistance in promoting passage of legislative initiatives for the City during legislative sessions and the interim sessions. The current Contract has an option for the City of Fort Worth to renew and extend the Agreement for one year, with the renewal period beginning October 1, 2011, and ending on September 30, 2012. The City of Fort Worth is opting to renew the Agreement under the same terms and conditions. The Contract requires the City to compensate Mr. Fisher at a rate of$3,015.00 per month and an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for approved expenses for the renewal term. The combined amount of the initial Agreement and the renewal Agreement exceeds the threshold amount of$50,000.00 for Council approval, bringing the total contract amount to $74,360.00. http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=15854&councildate=9/20/2011 9/26/2011 M&C Review Page 2 of 2 FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, and upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget by the City Council to include the above recommended item(s), funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund. TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers GG01 531200 0029000 $37,180.00 Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199) Originating Department Head: Shirley Little (6110) Additional Information Contact: Evonia Daniels (7504) ATTACHMENTS http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc—review.asp?ID=l 5 854&councildate=9/20/2011 9/26/2011