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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, City and Consultant previously renewed and extended the term of the
Agreement for three months from October 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 via City Secretary
Contract No. 41017-R 1 (which is incorporated into and made a part of the Agreement); 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 a full one-year term.
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 nine months beginning
January 1, 2012 and expiring September 30, 2012.
2.
All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force
and effect.
CFW_The Franklin Partnership, LLC
Legislative Services Renewal Agreement
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M&C: C-24503
Date Approved: 10/5/10
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Ft WORTH, TX
M&C Review
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/5/2010
Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
FORT WORTH
DATE' 10/5/2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24503 LOG NAME 02FRANKLIN2010
PUBLIC
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT HEARING: NO
SUBJECT: Authorize the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed
$170,980.00 with The Franklin Partnership, L.L.C., 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.C. firm, The Franklin Partnership, L.L.C., 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.C., that provides the City with legislative consulting services in Washington, D.C. 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.C., 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 C., 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.C., 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.C., 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.C., 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.C., 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.asp7ID=14165&councildate=10/5/2010 12/27/2011
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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.asp?ID=14165&councildate=10/5/2010 12/27/2011