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INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
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This INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is
entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a home rule
municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, and the COUNTY
OF TARRANT ("County"), a county organized under the laws of the State of Texas.
RECITALS
The City and County hereby agree that the following statements are true and
correct and constitute the basis upon which the City and County have entered into this
Agreement:
A. The City and County both are charged with the governmental functions of
providing transportation improvements and associated public benefits within their
jurisdictions.
B. In order to receive the benefits of additional transportation funding and
flexibility, the City and County both support the Resolution adopted by the Regional
Transportation Council (the "RTC') on November 6, 2008 pursuant to which the RTC
advocated the seeking of legislative authority to create a transportation district for the
purpose of levying taxes or fees in order to generate revenue to fund rail and
supplemental roadway improvements located in various portions of the City and County
(the "RTC Resolution"). The City Council expressed support for the RTC Resolution in
City Resolution No. 3677-11-08, adopted by the City Council on November 11, 2008.
B. The City wishes to enter into a contract with HillCo Partners, LLC
("HillCo") pursuant to which HillCo will provide professional services to assist in the
effort to pass legislation consistent with that advocated in the RTC Resolution. In return
for the public benefits that will accrue to the County from the passage of such legislation,
and as part of the County's governmental functions, the County wishes to provide a
portion of the funding necessary to receive such professional services from HillCo. The
County and Dallas County, Texas have entered into an Interlocal Agreement pursuant to
which Dallas County, Texas will pay the County a portion of the County's funding under
this Agreement(the "Dallas Interlocal Agreement").
C. The performance of this Agreement by both the City and County will be in
the common interest of both parties and will benefit the general public.
D. This Agreement is authorized by Sections 791.001 through 791.029 of the
Texas Government Code.
OFFICIAL RECORD
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits and promises
contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the City and the County agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. INCORPORTION OF RECITALS.
The City and County hereby find and agree that the recitals set forth above are
true and correct and form the basis upon which the City and the County have entered into
this Agreement.
2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the later date as of which the City
and the County have executed this Agreement (the "Effective Date") and, unless
terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement, shall expire on December 31,
2009.
3. CONTRACT WITH HILLCO.
The City agrees to enter into a written contract with HillCo that will incorporate
the Addendum in substantially the same form as that attached hereto as Exhibit "A" (the
"Addendum"). The City has expended $100,000.00 of City funds to pay for one-third of
the services provided by HillCo pursuant to the Addendum. Within ten (10) calendar
days following execution of this Agreement and in accordance with procedures mutually
acceptable to both the City and County, the County will deliver to the City the sum of
$200,000.00 to pay the remaining two-thirds (2/3) of the services provided by HillCo
pursuant to the Addendum, of which $100,000.00 shall be paid from currently available
funds of the County and $100,000.00 shall be paid from funds received from Dallas
County, Texas pursuant to the Dallas Interlocal Agreement. The City shall administer
and oversee the performance of HillCo under the Addendum and shall provide the
County with any relevant information regarding such performance within a reasonable
amount of time following a request for such information by the County. Either party
shall meet with the other if requested by such party to discuss and deliberate the services
provided by HillCo pursuant to the Addendum or to address any questions or concerns
regarding the same. If any funds from the $300,000.00 total provided by the City and
County hereunder remain upon expiration or termination of the City's contract with
HillCo that includes the Addendum, the City shall deliver two-thirds (2/3) of such
remaining funds to the County within ten (10) calendar days following the effective date
of expiration or termination.
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4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended by the parties to create a
partnership or joint venture between the parties, and any implication to the contrary is
hereby expressly disavowed. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement does not
create a joint enterprise, nor does it appoint any party as an agent of any other party, for
any purpose whatsoever.
5. LIABILITY.
Nothing in the performance of this Agreement shall impose any liability for
claims against the City or the County other than claims for which liability may be
imposed by the Texas Tort Claims Act.
6. NOTICES.
All written notices called for or required by this Agreement shall be addressed to
the following, or such other party or address as either party designates in writing, by
certified mail,postage prepaid, or by hand delivery:
City: County:
Attn: Director Attn: County Administrator
Governmental Relations Dept. Tarrant County Administration Building
City of Fort Worth 100 E. Weatherford Street
1000 Throckmorton Fort Worth,TX 76196
Fort Worth, TX 76102
with a copy to: with a copy to:
Attn: City Attorney Attn: Chief, Civil Division
City Attorney's Office District Attorney's Office
1000 Throckmorton 401 West Belknap
Fort Worth,TX 76102 Fort Worth, TX 76196
7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS,ORDINANCES,RULES AND
REGULATIONS.
This Agreement will be subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, all provisions of the
City's Charter and ordinances, as amended.
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8. NO WAIVER.
The failure of either party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision
of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder shall not constitute a waiver
of that party's right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on
any future occasion.
9. VENUE AND JURISDICTION.
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of
any provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in
Tarrant County, Texas. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas.
10. NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS.
The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the
City and County and are not intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to
any other person or entity.
11. FORCE MAJEURE.
It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties to this Agreement that if the
performance of any obligations hereunder is delayed by reason of war, civil commotion,
acts of God, inclement weather, governmental restrictions, regulations, or interferences,
or delays caused by unforeseen construction or site issues, fire or other casualty, court
injunction, necessary condemnation proceedings, acts of the other party, its
affiliates/related entities and/or their contractors, or any actions or inactions of third
parties or other circumstances which are reasonably beyond the control of the party
obligated or permitted under the terms of this Agreement to do or perform the same,
regardless of whether any such circumstance is similar to any of those enumerated or not
("Force Majeure"), the party so obligated or permitted shall be excused from doing or
performing the same during such period of Force Majeure, so that the time period
applicable to such performance shall be extended for a period of time equal to the period
such party was delayed due to the event of Force Majeure.
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12. INTERPRETATION.
In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of
this Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither
more strongly for or against any party,regardless of the actual drafter of this Agreement.
13. CAPTIONS.
Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and
shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
14. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents
incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement
between the City and County as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or
contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent
in conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
15. COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
considered an original, but all of which shall constitute one instrument.
EXECUTED as of the last date indicated below:
CITY OF FORT WORTH: COUNTY OF TARRANT:
By: B
Karen L. Montgomery en Whitle
Assistant City Manager County Judge
Date: �'' / D Date: Lf
Attested by:
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Marty Hendrix, City Secretary OFFICIAL RECORD
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APPROVED AS TO FORM/LEGALITY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: By: _
Peter Vaky Nu e:
Assistant City Attorney Assistant 'strict Attorney*
M&C: C-2349� s- s-o p
* By law, the District Attorney's Office may only advise or approve contracts or legal
documents on behalf of its clients. It may not advise or approve a contract or legal
document on behalf of other parties. Our view of this document was conducted solely
from the legal perspective of our client. Our approval of this document was offered
solely for the benefit of our client. Other parties should not rely on this approval and
should seek review and approval by their own respective attorney (s).
CERTIFICATION OF F`�ING
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EXHBIIT "A"
Addendum to HillCo Contract
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H I L L C O
P A R T N E R S
CONTRACT ADDENDUM FOR :
PUBLIC AFFAIRS,
LEGISLATIVE CONSULTING, &
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
RE:
RAIL NORTH TEXAS
(AS GENERALLY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT A)
CITY OF FORT WORTH
This contract addendum is made the day of December 2008, between the City of
Fort Worth (hereinafter "Client"), having its principal place of business at, 1000
Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, Texas and HillCo Partners, LLC having its
principal place of business at 823 Congress Avenue, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701
(hereinafter"Consultant").
This contract addendum is entered into to provide Client with professional services to
assist with organizing the effort for the passage of legislation as broadly outlined in
Attachment A and for advocating before the Texas State Legislature for new funding
mechanisms designed to improve North Texas mobility.
Parties to this contract are interested in studying the creation, design, financing, and
ultimately authorizing a regional election to construct and finance a North Texas regional
commuter rail system and other surface transportation improvements throughout the
region.
Specifically, Consultant will provide public affairs services, legislative consulting
services, media and communications strategy and services, and organizational support
related to the Client's identified goals and interests.
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Client and Consultant do hereby mutually agree as follows:
1. Services & Scone. Consultant will provide the services described below.
a. Provide organizational support. Consultant will provide
support and counsel to the client by assisting with the
management of various stakeholders and by attending local
meetings at the COG, DRMC, TRTC, DART, various city
halls, chambers of commerce, NTC, etc. Consultant will
also assist Client with the effort to achieve greater private
sector involvement including soliciting business leaders for
financial support of the campaign.
b. Develop Legislative Agenda - Prior to the regular
legislative session of the Texas Legislature, Consultant will
assist the Client in identifying and adopting legislative
goals and initiatives that are beneficial to the Client's
interests in addition to identifying issues that could
potentially be harmful to the Client's interests with a
particular emphasis on advancing transportation issues, and
authorizing revenues sources for the funding of rail and
surface transportation projects in North Texas.
c. Passage of Legislation - Consultant will assist the Client in
the passage of specific, identified legislative initiatives that
are proposed and identified by the Client. Specifically, see
Attachment A.
d. Strategy & Development of Financial Revenue Streams
- Consultant will assist in the development of a specific
strategy to accomplish Client's legislative goals and
initiatives. Specifically, consultant will assist in the
development of options to generate and authorize dedicated
revenue streams to fund rail and surface transportation
projects in North Texas.
e. Legislative Advice - Consultant will generally advise the
Client on actions contemplated or taken with respect to
identified goals and initiatives.
f. Relationship Advice - Consultant will generally advise
Client regarding the effectiveness of Client's relationships
with Texas elected officials
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g. Process Advice - Consultant will advise the Client of the
Texas legislative process and the general political
environment in Texas.
h. Media & Communications Advice - Consultant will
advise the Client of communications and media strategy
and will manage all communications effort specific to
Client's effort. Specifically, Consultant will develop
messaging, talking points, and hard copy advocacy and
persuasive material for legislative audiences, etc.
Consultant will also manage local and state media efforts
including arranging for and attending editorial board
meetings and press conferences.
i. Defeat of Legislation - Consultant will assist the client in
defeat of legislation or other initiatives that arise
throughout the term of the contract that Client determines
could have a negative impact on the Client's ability to
accomplish their identified legislative goals relating to
improving mobility in the North Texas region.
j. Representation at Meetings - At the direction of Client,
Consultant will represent the Client in dealings with elected
and appointed officials of the executive and legislative
branches of Texas state government, legislative staff, staff
of the executive branch (with a specific focus on the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas
Department of Transportation, the Comptroller's office and
the Governor's Office), and other interested stakeholders
on matters identified by the Client to assure timely and
effective communications.
k. Track Legislation & Provide Reports - Consultant will
track and report on legislation of interest and on all
government actions and decisions which could have an
effect on the governmental affairs strategy of the Client.
1. Witness Preparation - Consultant will assist in preparing
city officials who testify before the Texas Legislature. As
part of this preparation the Consultant will assist in
formulating written and verbal testimony for city officials
who provide testimony to legislative and administrative
bodies.
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2. Client Duties. Client agrees to:
a. Work through the established and identified North Texas
regional structure for rail and transit issues;
b. Work to achieve coordination with regional stakeholders on
issues and details relating to the rail and transit initiative;
c. Name a point-of-contact to work with the larger regional
effort on rail and transit matters;
d. Work to gain support of local business and community
groups on issues relating to the overall regional rail and
transit initiative; and
e. Generally work to ensure Consultant has appropriate
information and data to assist Consultant with their efforts
under this agreement.
3. Compensation. In consideration for the performance of services under this
addendum:
a. Client shall pay the Consultant as follows:
1. $100,000 (one hundred thousand) payable by January 31, 2009;
and
2. Subject to receipt and appropriation of such funding in accordance
with an Interlocal Agreement executed pursuant to Section 3.d and
authorization by Client's City Council to expend such funding in
accordance with this agreement, $200,000 (two hundred thousand
dollars) payable in three monthly installments as follows: (i)
$66,666.66 by April 30, 2009; (ii) $66,666.67 by May 31, 2009;
and(iii) $66,666.67 by June 30, 2009.
b. Client will be invoiced and billed upon the execution of this agreement.
c. Client agrees to pay each invoice in full within fifteen(15)days.
d. Consultant understands that a portion of the compensation provided under
this addendum may be provided for through an interlocal agreement
between the Client and another political subdivision.
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Related to Professional Services Agreement with HillCo Partners,LLC
e. Payment shall be made to Hil1Co Partners, 823 Congress Avenue, Suite
900, Austin, Texas 78701.
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ATTACHMENT A
Interlocal Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County
Related to Professional Services Agreement with HillCo Partners,LLC
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEGISLATIVE POSITION ON RAIL NORTH TEXAS: A
PRIMARY RAIL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM WITH SUPPLEMENTAL ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS
(R08-11)
WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments is designated as the
Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area by the
Governor of Texas in accordance with federal law; and,
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council, comprised primarily of local
elected officials, is the regional transportation policy body associated with the North
Central Texas Council of Governments, and has been and continues to be the regional
forum for cooperative decisions; and,
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council has advocated for additional
transportation funding and flexibility for over 10 years, with a special focus on identifying
additional funding to construct and operate a seamless regional rail system for the past 5
years; and,
WHEREAS, the Rail North Texas effort has been a bottom-up process to include
local elected officials, business leaders, the public, and State legislators and has
resulted in a specific legislative proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
Section 1. The Regional Transportation Council supports seeking legislative
authority to create a Transportation District for the purpose of
levying taxes or fees in order to generate revenue to fund rail and
supplemental roadway improvements.
Section 2. The Regional Transportation Council continues to support the
principles contained in the three transportation authorities' "Joint
Recommendation for Regional Rail in North Central Texas," This
rail initiative will be constructed by existing transportation
providers.
Section 3. The Regional Transportation Council does not support the
creation of any new transportation authorities or transportation
providers within the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Section 4. The Regional Transportation Council supports the specific
proposal outlined in Attachment 1.
Section 5. The Regional Transportation Council wishes to implement a
"transportation district"for the sole purpose of implementing rail
and supplemental roadway improvements.
Section 6. This resolution will be transmitted to local governments, partner
organizations, and other interested parties with a request to
support transportation as the region's highest legislative priority for
the 815t Texas Legislature and a request to endorse this
resolution. In addition, each entity is requested to transmit its
position of support on these primary legislative proposals to the
legislative delegation and NCTCOG.
Section 7. The NCTCOG Transportation Director is authorized to
communicate these positions on behalf of the Regional
Transportation Council.
Section 8. This resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption.
I AVVV
L a Ko , Cha
Regional Transportation Council
Councilmember, City of Dallas
I hereby certify that this resolution was adopted by the Regional Transportation
Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the Dallas-Fort Worth
Metropolitan Area on November 6, 2008.
ar-!
Ron Natinsky, Secretary
Regional Transportation Council
Councilmember, City of Dallas
ATTACHMENT 1
District-wide Local Voter Option
DRAFT Outline
The bill shall authorize the eight Transportation Management Areas within Texas to form
a transportation district. The purpose of the transportation district is to levy fees and
taxes to generate revenue necessary to fund identified metropolitan area mobility needs.
The metropolitan planning organization(WO)policy making body may establish a
transportation district by a two thirds vote of its members following a public hearing.
The boundary of the metropolitan planning area shall be the boundary of the
transportation district If the metropolitan planning area boundary changes,the boundary
of the transportation district changes identically and simultaneously. If the metropolitan
planning area boundary splits a county and the commissioners court of that county
resolves that the entire county be included in the transportation district,then the district
boundary shall expand to include-the entire county.
The transportation district shall be governed by a board of directors. The board of
directors of the district shall be the WO policy making body,unless the MPO policy
making body elects not to serve as the district board of directors,in which lase it may
establish an alternative board of directors. At least two thirds of the membership of any
alternative board of directors shall consist of local elected officials of cities and counties
within the district.
The bill shall authorize a transportation district to:
• Levy fees and taxes subject to voter approval
• Issue debt
• Fund operations,maintenance,capital and debt service expenses for passenger rail,
transit,roadways and&eight rail.
• Contract with other entities to provide mobility services and implement projects
The transportation district shall use revenue generated from fees and taxes in a particular
county to fund mobility needs in that county. The district may levy the following fees
and taxes if approved by voters at an election on a date authorized by statute:
• A vehicle registration fee,not to exceed$150 per vehicle per year
• A motor fuels excise tax, not to exceed$0.10 per gallon
• A mileage fee, not to exceed$0.01 per vehicle mile driven
• A property tax,not to exceed$0.05 per$100 appraised value
• A driver's license fee, not to exceed$50
• New resident impact(vehicle registration), not to exceed$250 per year
The transportation district shall use the established process and criteria of the WO in
identifying mobility needs and selecting projects to fund, using the following protocol:
• The MPO issues a call for projects
• Cities,counties, and transportation authorities within the transportation district submit
projects
• The UFO evaluates and ranks projects on a county-by-county basis
• The UFO develops a ballot specific to each county within the WO listing the highest
ranked projects and recommended fees and taxes to generate revenue to fund the
projects,correlating projects on the sample ballot to estimated revenues generated by
fees and taxes levied on a county basis so that the fee and tax revenue generated in a
particular county fiords projects in that county
• On a date authorized by the legislature,the transportation district shall submit all
ballots for voter approval.
Ballot language adopted by the district board shall list:
• each tax or fee to be levied,
• the rate of each tax or fee to be levied,
• the month and year in which the tax or fee levy shall begin,
• the transportation operations,maintenance and capital projects to be funded,
• the month and year in which a tax or fee levied for a capital project shall cease, and
• the estimated time frame for the implementation of each project.
The vote results shall be tabulated on a county basis. Fees and taxes will be levied only
in a county in which a majority vote is cast in favor of the projects, fees and taxes listed
on the ballot.
The bill shall indemnify metropolitan areas: Metropolitan planning areas shall not be
penalized in terms of losing traditional transportation funding by virtue of their
establishing a transportation district and their voters agreeing to pay additional
transportation taxes or fees. TxDOT shall not reduce any allocation of traditional
transportation funding to any of its districts by virtue of a district being in a metropolitan
planning area that establishes a transportation district and levies additional transportation
taxes or fees.
s'�°OU�Ty'• REFERENCE NUMBER
COMMISSIONERS COURT
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*• * •* COMMUNICATION
DATE: 04.21.2009
SUBJECT: RESCIND COURT ORDER 104855 AND APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TARRANT COUNTY AND THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH FOR TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT
COMMISSIONERS COURT ACTION REQUESTED:
It is requested that the Commissioners Court rescind Court Order 104855, dated February
3, 2009, and approve a new Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Tarrant County and the City of
Fort Worth concerning transportation legislative support.
BACKGROUND:
Tarrant County, Dallas County and the City of Fort Worth are members of the Regional
Transportation Council (RTC) and have worked with the RTC membership to develop legislative
initiatives that would improve transportation and air quality in the North Texas Region. The RTC
has developed a legislative request for the establishment of Transportation Management Areas
within Texas and authorizes the Areas to form transportation districts.
On February 3, 2009, through Court Order #104855, Tarrant County entered into an ILA
with the City of Fort Worth in which the County would provide $100,000 in funding to support
this legislative initiative. The City was to contract with HillCo to represent our interests in
Austin. The City was also going to provide $100,000 to this effort for a total of$200,000.
Dallas County has now requested that they be allowed to participate in this contract. On
April 7, 2009, through Court Order #105283, Tarrant and Dallas Counties entered into an ILA in
which Dallas County would participate in this effort and would contribute $100,000 to the HillCo
contract. Tarrant County has received these funds from Dallas County.
Since the Fort Worth City Council has not yet approved the original ILA with Tarrant
County (Court Order #104855), staff is requesting that the Court rescind that court order and
approve a new ILA with the City of Fort Worth. The new ILA will authorize both Tarrant and
Dallas Counties to participate in the City's HillCo contract.
DISPOSITION BY COMMISSIONERS COURT
❑ APPROVED ❑ OTHER [describe]
SUBMITTED BY: Administrator's Office PREPARED BY: G. K.Maenius
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: Tuesday,May 05,2009 REFERENCE NO.: C-23496
LOG NAME: 02HILLCOAMEND2
SUBJECT:
Authorize an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County,Texas, to Receive Funding in the Amount of
$200,000.00 for Transportation Related Legislative Services;Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance;
Authorize Use of Such Funding for Legislative Professional Services Provided by HillCo Partners,LLC,
Pursuant to City Secretary Contract No. 38292 and Authorize Amendment to Such Contract Increasing
Funding Thereunder by$100,000.00
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Tarrant County,Texas,under which Tarrant County will
provide$200,000.00 in funding to the City for transportation
related legislative services that will benefit both the City of Fort
Worth and Tarrant County;
2.Authorize acceptance of$200,000.00 from Tarrant County
under the Interlocal Agreement and adopt the attached
supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the General Fund by$200,000.00;
3.Authorize the use of such funds for HillCo Partners,LLC,to
provide additional transportation related legislative services under
the City's existing Professional Services Agreement with HillCo
Partners,LLC,City Secretary Contract No. 38292,as amended;
and
4.Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to such
Professional Services Agreement with HillCo Partners,LLC,
increasing funding thereunder by$100,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
On February 10,2009,(M&C C-23332)the City Council
authorized a Professional Services Agreement with HillCo
Partners,LLC,(HillCo)to provide the City of Fort Worth(City)
with legislative consulting services during the 2009 Session of the
Texas Legislature,City Secretary Contract No. 38292,(the HillCo
Agreement)for an amount not to exceed$193,000.00. Under the
HillCo Agreement, $93,000.00 of such funding was allocated to
services provided by HillCo that are related to the City's general
legislative agenda and$100,000.00 of such funding was allocated
to legislative consulting services to assist in the passage of
legislation regarding new funding mechanisms designed to
improve North Texas mobility,including the creation of a
transportation district as proposed by the Regional Transportation
Council and approved by the City Council pursuant to Resolution
No. 3677-11-2008,adopted November 11,2008.
At the time M&C C-23332 was adopted,the City and Tarrant
County were in discussions in regard to Tarrant County
contributing an additional$100,000.00 to the City in order to fund
additional transportation related legislative services under the
HillCo Agreement. Subsequently,Tarrant County and Dallas
County entered into an Interlocal Agreement pursuant to which
Dallas County will contribute an additional$100,000.00 to fund
increased transportation related legislative services under the
HillCo Agreement. Tarrant County has now executed an Interlocal
Agreement with the City for this purpose and City staff
recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute this Agreement and,as stipulated in the Agreement,to
accept the$200,000.00 from Tarrant County($100,000.00 directly
from Tarrant County and$100,000.00 through Dallas County)in
order to fund additional transportation related legislative consulting
services provided under the HillCo Agreement.This will
necessitate an amendment to the HillCo Agreement to increase the
scope of services and funding thereunder by the$100,000.00 being
provided by Dallas County.
FISCAL INFORMATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon
approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached supplemental appropriation ordinance funds will be
available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,of the
General Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GGO1 451345 0029000 $200,000.00 GGO1 451345 0029000 $200,000.00
GGO1 531200 0029000 $200,000.00 GGO1 531200 0029000 $200,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Karen Montgomery (6222)
Originating Department Head: Reid Rector (1296)
Additional Information Contact: Evonia Daniels (7504)
ATTACHMENTS
1. 02HILLCOAMEND2 Ordinance.doc