HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18476-02-2009Ordinance Na.18476-02-2009
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND tN THE AMOUNT OF 5160,000.00
AND DECREASING THE UNRESERVED, UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE
BY THE SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HILLCO PARTNERS, LLC, FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES RELATIVE TO STATE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2008-
2009 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the amount $160,000.00 and decreasing the unreserved,
undesignated fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of authorizing a Professional
Services Gontract with HiIICo Partners, LLG, for consulting services rela#ive to state legislative
issues.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid,
inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or
judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this
ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That tMs ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 18283 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance
are in direct confkict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said
conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shat( take effect upon adoption.
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DATE: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
LOG NAME: 02HILLCC PARTNERS
SUBJECT:
Authorize Professional Services Contract with HiIICa
$193,000.40 for Consulting Services Related to State
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
REFERENCE NO.: C-23332
Partners, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed
Legislative Issues and Concerns and
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Genera! Fund by $100,004.00, and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund
balance by the same amount; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Prafessionai Services Contract with HiIICo Partners, LLC, far a
total amount not to exceed $193,004.00, for consulting services relative to state legislative issues for an
initial term of 12 months from January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009, {with a one year option to renew
under the same terms and conditions}, plus additional services relative to state legislative services during
the initial 12 month term involving the creation of a transportation district as proposed by the Regional
Transportation CounciC and supported by the Gity Council pursuant to Resolution No. 3677-11-200.
DISCUSSION:
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During the 2009 session of the Texas Legislature, the City of Fort Worth {Gty} anticipates the
consideration of legislation that wilt be critical to the Citys interests. 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 lasting impacts an how cities are developed and funded. Ct is the recommendation of the
staff that the City hire additional legislative expertise to help with the City's 2009 State Legislative
Program. Included in that program are initiatives that are vital to the City's future such as the regional
transportation initiative and funding, air quality, regional water supplies, and other important issues. To
help communicate the City's issues with the members of the Legislature, the Lieutenant Governor, and
Governor, staff recommends that the City enter into a contract with HiilCa Partners, LLC, a major
legislative consultant in Austin.
The proposed cc:nsultar~t r_s€=tract reCi4,ire,'-. that. Hi€ICo Partr#ers, t.LC, pravidF' advice and cai nsel ar3
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!dentifsed as part of the City's iegislative program. HiICCa Partners, LLC, will asa assist ?n defeating
iegistatian that is detrimental tc tt~e City as determined by City Cai}ncii policy. Principals from the firrn of
Hi13Co Partners, E.LC, wtta will be primarily respac7sib€e for carrying out the duties of the Orm under this
contract are Brandon Aghamaiian, Snapper Carr and Vitma Luna. With the execution of this cankract with
HiilCo Partners, LLC, the City will complete the assembly of its team to represent its interests in the 2009
session of the Texas Legislature. The term of the proposed contract is from January 1:2003; to
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The reimbursement far expenses shall not exceed $3,444.40 for the term of the contract The cast of
these services will be $93,444.44.
In addition, during the initial 12 month term, the contract will captain an addendum pursuant to which
HitiGa Partners, LLG, will provide 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'Fransportation Gouncit and approved by the Gity
GounarI pursuant to Resolution No. 3677-11-2448, adopted November 11, 2448. The cost of these transit-
reiated services will be $144A44.44. These services will only be provided during the initial 12 month term
and will not be subject to renewal.
The Gity is also in negotiations with Tarrant Gaunty under which Tarrant Gaunty will contribute an
additional $104,444A4 towards additional transit-related services during the initial 12 month term. Gnae
those negotiations are finalized, the Gity Gounail will be asked to authorize an amendment to the
Professional Services Gantract and an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant Gounty covering the funding of
these additional services.
RENEWAL -This Professional Services Gontaact may be renewed for one additional year at the Gity's
discretion. This action does pat require specific City Gounci! approval provided that the Gity Council has
appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term.
FISCAL INFORMATION t CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds wilt be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund. Upon approval, the unaudited, unreserved,
undesignated fund balance of the General Fund will exceed the minimum reserve as outlined in the
Financial Management Policy Statements.
FUND CENTERS:
TQ FundiAccounttCenters FROM FundlAccounttCenters
GG01 531200 0029004 X193_000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Sub_ miffed for City Manager's Office by: Karen Montgomery {6222
Originating Department Head: Reid Rector {1296}
Additional Information Contact: Evonia Daniels (7544)
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