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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 41017-R1CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 4N3e g\ 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 The Franklin Partnership, 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. 41017, (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. 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 three months beginning October 1, 2011 and expiring December 31, 2011. 2. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. [Signature page follows] C FW_ I he Franklin Partnership. LLC Legislative Services Renewal Agreement Page 1 of 2 1e-28-1 1 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Executed on this 256 day of OcAtr , 20‘\ . CITY OF FORT WORTH: By: A4c,t/1 axles Daniels Assistant City Manager Date: /0. Z (. 1 / ATTEST: By: y Marty Hendrix City Secretary iedtof"°°00 plat ° ‚'4 Oilbo O APPROVED AS TO FORM ¢ ° AND LEGALITY• 0 � � Qa kti ��a�° M &C: �. Date Approved: 10/5/10 Maleshia Farmer r Mae THE F�Ne P_AZTERSHIP: By: Pete Rose Title: Date: ATTEST: sq-(t By: Name: Title: °0 U a,ti 0 U° Contract Authorization: Assistant City Attorney Date: SDI ZS zotr at'CFW_The Franklin Partnership, L Legislative Services Renewal Agreement Page 2of2 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX M&C Review Page 1 of 2 J k7, Official site of the City of Fors Worth, Texas FORT WORTII --anNestr- COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/5/2010 DATE: 10/5/2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24503 LOG NAME: 02FRANKLIN2010 CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO HEARING: SUBJECT: Authorize the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $170,980.00 with The Franklin Partnership, L.L.0 , for Consultation and Representation on Federal Legislative Issues RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $170,980.00 with the Washington, D.0 firm, The Franklin Partnership, L.L.0 , for professional services involving consultation and representation before the Congress of the United States, United States federal agencies and the White House Administration. The term of the contract will be from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011, with a one-year option to renew under the same terms and conditions. DISCUSSION: Since 2004, the City of Fort Worth has maintained a service contract with The Franklin Partnership, L.L.0 , that provides the City with legislative consulting services in Washington, D.0 This service is vital in order to maximize the City's success in obtaining federal funding and favorable legislation regarding economic development, housing, transportation, homeland security, air quality, health and human services and public safety. The firm of The Franklin Partnership, L.L.0 , employs research and intelligence gathering efforts, that utilizes an understanding of the intricacies of the policy making process, the formulation of persuasive arguments and builds relationships with key decision makers in order to achieve the City's desired outcomes. The Franklin Partnership, L.L.0 , works with the Mayor, City Council, City Manager's office and City staff in developing and carrying out the City of Fort Worth's federal program; and in that respect, assists city staff in addressing many federal legislative initiatives that are critical to the City's future. The proposed contract requires The Franklin Partnership, L.L.0 , to provide advice and counsel regarding federal agencies and commissions as well as provide assistance in promoting passage of federal legislative initiatives for the City. The term of the contract is from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011. The city shall have the option to renew the contract for one additional year under the same terms and conditions unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties. The proposed contract calls for the City to compensate The Franklin Partnership, L.L.0 , at a rate of $14,040.00 per month which represents an agreed reduction of 10 percent from the monthly retainer under the current contract. In addition, the City will reimburse The Franklin Partnership, L.L.0 , for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the execution of this contract. The Franklin Partnership, L L.C., will submit copies of receipts for reimbursement subject to the approval of the City. The approved reimbursable expenses shall not exceed $2,500.00 for the term of the contract. The Franklin Partnership, L.L.0 , has a current contract with the City to provide federal consulting services that expires on November 30, 2010. By execution of the new contract authorized by this M&C, the current contract shall be terminated and all rights and obligations of the City and The Franklin Partnership, L.L.C., shall be governed by the new contract. http://apps.cfwnet.org/council packet/mc_review.asp?ID=14165&councildate=10/5/2010 10/24/2011 M&C Review Page 2 of 2 FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2011 budget, funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget as appropriated of the General Fund. TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers GG01 531200 0029000 $170,980.00 Submitted for City Manager's Office by: 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=14165&councildate-10/5/2010 10/24/2011