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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 40997-R1STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT RENEWAL AGREEMENT CITy SECRETARY CONTPACTNO. 40°P1 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 Hil1Co Partners, LLC ("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. 40997, (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. CFW Hil1Co Partners, LLC Legislative Services Renewal Agreement Page 1 of 2 OFFICIAL RF ;c<< rnro CITY SEC L`tP`' �T' WORTW V 10-2-1 1 �1 d .�; By: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Executed on this 1?) day of CiCekti)� , 20K. CITY OF FORT WORTH: / HILI�CO PARTNERS, LLC • C ' . rles .Daniels Assistant City Manager Date: 10. 2?. !/ ATTEST: By: Marty Hendrix City Secretary APPROVED AS TO AND LEGALITY: B{lddy Jones Hillco Partners, .L.C. Date: ci\ 1..2 1p) 1 ATTEST: ditt cital 004,00 b `l q�bo t -�( .4'FORM O4"��'` �Contract Authorization: M&C: C-24504 Date Approved: 10/5/10 Maleshia\B. Farmer Assistant City Attorney Date: I£a, 7_�((bu CFW_Hi11Co Partners, LLC Legislative Services Renewal Agreement Page 2 of 2 Name: Title: OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY Ft WORTH, TX IvM&C Review Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/5/2010 Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas FORT WORT I DATE: 10/5/2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24504 LOG NAME: 02HILLCO2010 CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO HEARING: SUBJECT: Authorize the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with HiIICo Partners, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $61,000.00 for Consulting Services Related to State Legislative Issues and Concerns RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in the amount of $61,000.00 with Hi!ICo Partners LLC, 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 anticipates that legislation important to the City will be considered during the 2011 Texas Legislative Session. More so than any other session, local laws and local issues related to city governance are expected to be addressed by the Legislature that could have a lasting impact on how cities are developed and funded. It is the recommendation of the staff that the City hire additional legislative expertise to help with the City's 2011 State Legislative Program. Included in that program are initiatives that are critical to the City's future such as working to defend the City's interests regarding the anticipated state budget shortfall unfunded mandates, condemnation, eminent domain the Sunset process, and others. In addition, there are other important issues that are vital to the future of the City, (e g., the regional transportation initiative and funding air quality and regional water supplies) that will be under consideration. To help communicate the City's position regarding these issues to the members of the Legislature, Speaker of the House, Lieutenant Governor and Governor, staff recommends entering into a contract with HiIICo Partners, LLC, a major legislative consulting firm in Austin. The proposed agreement requires that Hillco Partners, LLC, provide advice and counsel on legislative issues including assisting the City in the passage of legislative initiatives that are proposed and identified as part of the City's legislative program. Hillco Partners, LLC, will also assist in defeating legislation that is detrimental to the City of Fort Worth as determined by City Council. The term of the proposed contract will be from October 1, 2010 and continue until September 30, 2011. The City shall have the option to renew for an additional one-year term under the same terms unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. The contract requires the City to compensate Hillco Partners, LLC at a rate of $5,000.00 per month In addition, the City will reimburse HiIICo Partners, LLC for approved expenses incurred in connection with the performance of its duties and responsibilities under its contact with the City. 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 upon approval of the above recommendation, funds will be available in the current operating budget as appropriated of the General Fund. TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers GG01 531200 0029000 $61.000.00 http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc review.asp7ID=14273&councildate=10/5/2010 10/20/2011 M °cC Review Page 2 of 2 Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Karen Montgomery (6222) Originating Department Head: Reid Rector (1296) Additional Information Contact: Evonia Daniels (7504) ATTACHMENTS http://apps.cfwnet.org/council packet/mc review.asp7ID=14273&councildate=10/5/2010 10/20/2011