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AGREEMENT
rhis Agreement entered into on the date of its execution as set forth below by and
between the City of Corpus Christi. Texas (the "City") and the Transportation Task Force
of the (orpus Christi Chamber of Commerce (the ""Task Force");
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS. one of the major income producing activities which contribute to the
Corpus Christi Bay Area economy and the City sales tax base is the presence of the Port
of Corpus Christi, a major generator of economic activity for the region; and
WHEREAS. the existem:e of better highway and railroad infrastructure add to the
competitiveness of the Port of Corpus Christi and the region's manufacturing and
distribution companies:
WHEREAS. the Texas Transportation Commission is seeking to improve
transportation linkage bdween Corpus Christi and lJ .S.lMexico border crossings;
\lOW THEREfORE. for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and
conditions herein contained. the City and the Task Force agree as follows:
Services 10 h( Provided
\ The Task Force will obtain professional representation to conduct a
strategic planning and briefing program on the above mentioned issues.
f~ The I ask Force will supervise such professional representation and insure
compliance with all necessary registrations and reporting requirements to
appropriate governmental agencies.
The Task Force will prepare briefing materials and conduct briefings in
Austin, Texas. Washington, D.C. and elsewhere as to the value of these
proposed mfrastructure improvements.
D The 'I ask Force will report to the City on the activities of the Task Force.
t The City will have representation in the decision making process of the
Task Force.
) Compensation. The City agrees to pay the Task Force the sum of$18,240.00
For the purpose of providing the services outlined above in connection with the strategic
planning and briefing program.
Term. The term of this ,<\greement shall be for twelve (12) months, expiring
December 31. 2006
2006-029
02/01/06
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Transportation Task Force
4- ('OS',\ and Lxpenses, ['he rask Force shall be responsible for all costs and
expenses associated with the strategic planning and briefing program. The City shall be
under no obligation tl> provide any additional funding or incur any other costs or
expenses in connection with the program other than the fixed sum provided in this
Agreement. rhe Task Force shall have no authority to bind the City to any contract,
obligation or any other liability absent the City's expressed, \\-Titlen consent. The Task
Force agrees that none ()f the funds provided by the City shall be used for the purchase of
alcoholic beverages
.; ()bligation J.imited. This Agreement shall be limited solely to the strategic
planning and brieting program as described above, No obligation, whether expressed or
implied. shall exist for funding any future programs or efforts by the Task Force in
subsequent years,
h lndependem Contractor Relationship. At all times during the term of this
Agreement, the Task Force shall be an independent contractor to the City and the Task
Force shall not in any event be deemed an employee, partner, joint venturer or other
representative of the <ity. The Task Force shall remain solely responsible for the
supervlsion and performance of any employees. contractors or volunteers in completing
its ohligation under this Agreement.
., (;overning Law,\. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. and it shall be performable in Nueces
Count) _ fexas.
X. Notice,\ \11 notices. requests or other communications related to this
Agreement shall be made in writing and may be given by: (a) depositing same in the
United States Mail. postage prepaid. certified, return receipt requested, addressed as set
forth in this paragraph or (b) delivering the same to the party to be notified. Notice
given in accordance with (a) hereof shall be effective upon deposit in the United States
mail [he notice addrt'sses of the parties shall. until changed as provided herein, be as
follow~
tity
( Ity of Corpus Christi
PO. Box 9277
] 201 Leopard Street
( orpus Christi. Texas 78401
I ask Force
'I ransportation 'rask Force
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
1201 North Shoreline Drive
( orpus Christi. Texas 78401
9. Lawful Service. The parties mutually agree that the services provided under
this Agreement are lawfully authorized services which the City is purchasing from the
T ask Force.
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i U. Entire Agreemenl. [his wntmg embodies the entire agreement and
understanding bet~eell the parties hereto. and there are no other agreements or
understanding. whethel ora! or written. with reference to the subject matter of this
Agreement that are not merged herein and superseded hereby.
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EXECUTED this 5aay of Jap.H(l1y, 2006.
City of Corpus Christi
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(reor~K. Noe
('it.' Manager.
Cit:- of Corpus Chri sti
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Memorandum
City of Corpus Christi
TO:
FROM:
Mary Kay Fischer, Ron Massey, Armando Chapa, Cindy O'Brien
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Oscar R. Martinez, Assistant City Manager 0 I .
SlJBJECT:
Transportation Task Force of the CC Chamber of Commerce
Contract
DATE:
February 14,2006
Attached is a copy of the contract between the City and the Transportation Task Force
of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce for your files (original forwarded to City
Secretary's Office). Should you have any questions, please let me know at your
convenience. Thank you.