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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
SECOND RENEWAL OF FORT WORTH
CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 46063
This SECOND RENEWAL OF FORT WORTH CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT
NO. 46063 ("Renewal") is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth, a
home-rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas ("City"), acting herein by and through its
duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Lawrence Collins ("Consultant"), an individual.
The City and Consultant are individually referred to as a "parry" and collectively referred to as
the "parties."
WHEREAS, City and Consultant are currently parties to a contract for consulting
services, the same being Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 46063 (the"Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for an one-year Initial Term with options for up to
four, one-year Renewal Terms; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to renew the Agreement under the same terms and
conditions for a second Renewal Term, commencing October 1, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Fort Worth and Consultant do mutually covenant and agree
as follows:
1.
City and Consultant hereby agree to renew and extend Fort Worth City Secretary
Contract 46063 for a second Renewal Term of one (1) year, beginning on October 1,
2016, and ending September 30, 2017. _ — -- —
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2.
All terms and provisions of City Secretary Contract No. 46063 shall remain in full force
and effect throughout the second Renewal Term unless specifically amended herein.
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IN WITNESS REOF, the parties hereto have executed this Renewal this day of
, 2016.
CITY: CONSULTANT:
CITY OF FORT WORTH LAWRENCE COLLINS
APPROVED:
By: By:
Name: Jesus"Jay" Chapa Name: Vawrence Collins
Title: Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
By:
Name: Derds C.Moy
Title: Assistant C Attorney
Contract Authorization: M&C C-27024
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORT
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/14/2014
DATE: 10/14/2014 REFERENCE **C-27024 LOG NAME: 02LAWRENCECOLLINS2015
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CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Lawrence Collins in the
Amount of$65,000.00 for Consultation and Representation on State Issues Before the
Texas State Legislature, State Agencies, State Boards and Commissions and the Office
of the Governor (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of a contract with Lawrence Collins in the
amount of$65,000.00 for professional services involving consultation and representation of the City
of Fort Worth before the Texas State Legislature, state agencies, state boards and commissions, and
the Office of the Governor.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth (City) 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.
Lawrence Collins worked with our state legislators, legislative staff, and state agencies to seek
funding requests and appropriations as directed by the Mayor and City Council and City
Management. In each of the last five state legislative sessions, Mr. Collins executed a lobbying and
advocacy strategy to assist in securing a $3.1 million state appropriation, a large portion of which was
used to finance construction and renovation costs at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center and
fund its business assistance programs. In addition, Mr. Collins assisted the City in preparing and
communicating the request for certification of each $3.1 million appropriation to the State Comptroller,
and worked to resolve legal and constitutional concerns raised by the State Comptroller's office
regarding the form of the appropriation legislation.
During the 2013 Legislative session, Mr. Collins executed a lobbying and advocacy strategy that
helped to secure a $10 million appropriation for Housing Retention and Supportive Services for the
Homeless, a portion of which will be used to finance programs and services under the City of Fort
Worth's Directions Home Plan.
Mr. Collins was also instrumental in the passage of the appropriation rider and legislation that
established $25 million to fund programs to address Mental Services for the Homeless. Due to the
advocacy efforts of Mr. Collins, $25 million of state funds were appropriated to fund programs in the
top five cities in Texas. The City of Fort Worth and the Tarrant County Region will receive $5 million
to address mental health issues associated with the homeless. In addition, Mr. Collins was key in
lobbying and advocacy efforts to restore approximately $15 million in funding for local parks that had
been eliminated in previous legislative sessions.
As needed during the legislative session, Mr. Collins provided advice and counsel regarding state
agencies and commissions that interface with the City and promoted working relationships and
goodwill between the City, key staff, and board members of various state agencies and commissions,
when requested by the City. He promoted working relationships and goodwill between the City and
members of the Legislature, the Executive Branch, and the staffs of House and Senate leadership,
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key committee chairs and members, the Tarrant County delegation, and members of agencies,
commissions and boards.
The proposed Agreement 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 City during legislative sessions and the interim session. The proposed Agreement
requires the City to compensate Mr. Collins at a rate of$5,333.33 per month. The City shall
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
Agreement.
Term; Renewal Options-The term of the Agreement will be from October 1, 2014 to September 30,
2015. This Agreement may be renewed for up to four additional one-year terms at the City's
option. This action does not require specific City Council approval provided that the City Council has
appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term. The terms are
subject to re-negotiation upon mutual consent of both parties at the time of such renewal.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 531200 0029000 $65,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: TJ Patterson (6168)
Additional Information Contact: Evonia Daniels (7504)
ATTACHMENTS
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