HomeMy WebLinkAbout033476 RES - 09/17/2024 Resolution authorizing a two-year professional services agreement,
for state governmental relations services with Focused Advocacy,
LLC for$129,000 per year with annual 3% increase plus $4200 per year
for expenses, with option to extend by mutual agreement for up two
additional two-year terms
WHEREAS, there is a need to obtain professional services to represent the City's
general interests before the Texas legislature as guided by the City's adopted legislative
positions and agenda;
WHEREAS, State law provides that such procurements, as outlined above, are
subject to statutory procurement requirements, including competitive bids, unless an
exemption applies; and
WHEREAS, there is a statutory exemption for this procurement in Local
Government Code, Section 252.022(a)(4), as these services are personal, professional,
or planning services; therefore,
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas:
Section 1. The City Council specifically finds that the foregoing statements included in
the preamble of this resolution are true and correct and adopts such findings for all intents
and purposes related to the authorization of this procurement.
Section 2. The City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute a Contract
Agreement for Full Service Legislative & Regulatory Services with Focused Advocacy,
LLC for a term of twenty-four months in the amount of$10,750 per month plus $350 per
month for expenses with annual cost of living adjustment of three percent.
Section 3. The City Council specifically finds that the above referenced agreement is a
procurement for professional services and therefore exempted from competitive bidding
pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 252.022(a)(4).
P ED and APPROVED on the day of 4*kVW , 2024.
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Paulette Guajardo, May Rebecca Huerta, City 8ecretary
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