HomeMy WebLinkAbout033477 RES - 09/17/2024 Resolution authorizing a two-year professional services agreement
for federal governmental relations services with Hance Scarborough,
LLP for $85,800 per year
WHEREAS, there is a need to obtain professional services to represent the City's
general interests before the Federal government 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 an Agreement
with Hance Scarborough, LLP for Governmental Relations Services for a term of two
years in the amount of$7,150 per month.
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).
PASSED and APPROVED on the 'day of �,Vk , 2024.
AT E T:
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Paulette Guajardo, Ma or Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
033477 SCANNED