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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2011-051 - 3/8/2011 - ApprovedCITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AMENDMENT NO. 3 CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The City of Corpus Christi, Texas hereinafter called "City ", and LNV, Engineering hereinafter called "Engineer', agree to the following amendments to the Contract for Engineering Services for Staples Street (BOND ISSUE 2008) Phase 1 from Brawner to Barracuda „(Pro ject No. 6468) Phase 2 from Barracuda to Gollihar (Project No. 6469) as authorized and administratively amended by: Original Contract May 18, 2010 Motion No. M2010 -118 $1,892,273.00 Amendment No, 1 November 5, 2010 Administrative Approval $44,700.00 Amendment No. 2 December 4, 2010 Administrative Approval $32,400.00 Staples Street (BOND ISSUE 2008) Phase 1 from Brawner to Barracuda (Project No. 6468) and Phase 2 from Barracuda to Gollihar (Project No. 6469) is amended as follows: ADDITIONAL SERVICES LNV Engineering Construction Observation Services. 1. Provide a project representative (PR) to provide periodic construction inspection for the Staples Phase 2 — Barracuda to Gollihar /Autotown project. A. Through such additional observations of Contractor's work in progress and field checks of materials and equipment by the PR and assistants, the AIE shall endeavor to provide further protection for the CITY against defects and deficiencies in the Work. B. The duties and responsibilities of the PR are described as follows: 1. General: PR will act as directed by and under the supervision of AIE, and will confer with AIE regarding PR's actions. PR's dealings in matters pertaining to the Contractor's work in progress shall in general be with A/E and Contractor, keeping the CITY advised as necessary. 2. Conference and Meetings: Attend meetings with Contractor, such as pre - construction conferences, progress meetings, job conferences, monthly construction meetings and other project- related meetings as required by the City, and prepare and circulate copies of minutes thereof. 3. Liaison: A. Serve as liaison with Contractor, working principally through Contractor's superintendent and assist in understanding the intent of the Contract Documents, Specifications & Construction Drawings. B. PR shall communicate with CITY with the knowledge of and under the direction of AIE 4. Interpretation of Contract Documents: Report when clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents are needed and transmit to Contractor clarifications and interpretations as issued. 5. Shop Drawings and Samples: A. Receive Samples, which are furnished at the Site by Contractor, and notify of availability of Samples for examination. B. Record date of receipt of Samples and approved Shop Drawings. 2011-051 M2011 -063 's (Brawner to Gollihar)LAmd. No. 3- LW02 -24 -11 Amendment No 3100078.01.docx 03708/11 AMD. NO.3 Page 1 bf 3 . C. Advise Contractor of the commencement of any portion of the Work requiring a Shop Drawing or Sample submittal for which PR believes that the submittal has not been approved. 6. Review of Work and Rejection of Defective Work: A. Conduct on -Site observations of Contractor's work in progress to assist A/E in determining if the Work is in general proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. B. Report whenever PR believes that any part of Contractor's work in progress will not produce a completed Project that conforms to the Contract Documents or will prejudice the integrity of the design concept of the completed Project, or has been damaged, or does not meet the requirements of any inspection, test or approval required to be made; and advise City and A/E of that part of work in progress that PR believes should be corrected or rejected or should be uncovered for observation, or requires special testing, inspection or approval. C. Observe whether Contractor has arranged for inspections required by Laws and Regulations, including but not limited to those to be performed by public agencies having jurisdiction over the Work_ 7. Records: A. Maintain orderly files for correspondence, reports of job conferences, reproductions of original Contract Documents including all Change Orders, Field Orders, Work Change Directives, Addenda, additional Drawings issued subsequent to the Contract, AIE's clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents, progress reports, Shop Drawing and Sample submittals received from and delivered to Contractor, and other Project related documents. B. Prepare a daily report utilizing approved City format, recording Contractor's hours on the Site, weather conditions, data relative to questions of Change Orders, Field Orders, Work Change Directives, or changed conditions, Site visitors, daily activities, decisions, observations in general, and specific observations in more detail as in the case of observing test procedures; and send copies to AIE and the City. 8. Reports: A. Furnish periodic reports as required of progress of the Work and of Contractor's compliance with the progress schedule and schedule of Shop Drawing and Sample submittals. B. Report immediately to the CITY and A/E the occurrence of any Site accidents, any Hazardous Environmental Conditions, emergencies, or acts of God endangering the Work, and property damaged by fire or other causes. C. Provide project photo report on CD -ROM at the rate of a minimum of two photographs per day, including an adequate amount of photograph documentation of utility conflicts. 9. Completion: A. Before the issue of Certificate of Completion, submit to Contractor a list of observed items requiring completion or correction. B. Participate in a final inspection in the company of A/E, the CITY, and Contractor and prepare a final list of items to be completed or corrected. C. Observe whether all items on final list have been completed or corrected and make recommendations concerning acceptance and issuance of the Notice of Acceptability of the Work. TiME OF PERFORMANCE All work in this Amendment No. 3 will be completed within the 14 months allotted for the Contractor to complete the project. It is anticipated that the Construction will begin in April 2011 and be completed in June 2012. AMD. NO.3 Pa e2of3 I T FEES Part C. Summary of Fees is amended as specified in Exhibit "D" Summary of Fees. All other terms and conditions of the May 18, 2010 contract between the City and Engineer, and of any amendments to that contract which are not specifically addressed herein shall remain in full force and effect. CITY OF CORPUS CHRI By f 7 'llf Juan Perales, Jr , P.E. (Date) Assistant City Manager RECOMMENDED By _ z 12, /i, �r Pete Anaya, P. E. (Date) Director of Engineering Services ATTEST By 3 7. ., Armando Chapa (Date) City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM / Assist t City A rney (Date) City ecretary Project No. 6469 CIP # ST 21 Fund Source No. 550950- 3546- 00000 - 170081 Ph. 2 Encumbrance No. LNV, ENGINEERING 801 Navigation, Suite 300 Corpus Christi, TX 78408 (361) 883 -1984 Office (361) 883 -1986 Fax 3 ,. AUTHORIZED i 2 {Date) H: SHOMESRachelle5GEN45treefs16468 &6469 - Staples (Brawner to Golfihar)5gmd. No. 3- LNV402 -24 -11 Amendment No. 3 100078.01.docx A engineers I architects I contractors February 24, 2011 Mr. Pete Anaya, P.E. Director of Engineering Services City of Corpus Christi P.O. Box 9277 Corpus Christi, Texas 78469 -9277 Sofutions Today With a Vision for Tomorrow Re: Amendment to.Professional Services Contract Staples Street (Bond Issue 2008) Phase 1 — Brawner Parkway to Barracuda Place (No. 6468) Phase 2 — Barracuda Place to Gollihar Road (No. 6469) Amendment No. 3 — Construction Observation Services Phase 2- Barracuda to GolliharfAutotown Dear Mr. Anaya: Please allow this letter to serve as our formal request to amend our Contract to include Additional Services as detailed in the attachments for the above referenced project. The fee for the Additional Services of Construction Observation associated with this amendment is $94,754 for a total revised contract amount of $2,064,127.00, This amendment consists of Additional Services to our Staples Street Phase 2 contract. This amendment dment consist of providing a Construction Observer (inspector) for the 14 months of the construction project at four (4) hours per working day. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call. Sincerely, T XT11T r, P.E. UACorpus Chdsti1100078- Staples StVMAL C.ontractt02 -24 -11 Amend No. 3 Letter 100078,01:doc 801 NAVIGAMN I SUITE 300 I CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78408 OFFICE 361.$83.1989 I FAX 351.883.1986 1 WWW. €NVINC.COM EXHIBIT "A" Pa e 1 of 5 SUMMARY OF FEES Staples Street, Phase 1 - Brawner to Barracuda (Project No. 6468) ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMD. NO. 1 AMD. NO, 2 AMD. NO. 3 Basic Services Street Storm Water Water Wastewater Total Street Storm Water Street 1 2 Preliminary Design Phase Design Phase $87,274.80 162,912.96 $48,001.14 89,602.13 $5,818.32 10,860.86 $4,363.74 8,145.65 $145,458.00 271,521.60 $0.00 0.00 $0.00 0.00 $0.00 0.00 3 Bid Phase 8,727.48 4,800.11 581.83 436.37 14,545.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 4 Construction Phase 28,364.76 15,600.62 1,890.98 1,418.24 47,274.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Basic Services E287,280.00 158,004.00 19,152.00 14,364.00 478,800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Additional Services 1 Permit Pre TDLR 8,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TCEQ -TPDES 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Permit Pre 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 Right of Way Ac uistition 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3 To o ra hic Survey 34,243.00 14,319.80 6,848.60 6,848.60 62,260.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4 Construction Observation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 Warranty Phase 2,580.00 1,620.00 660000 1,140.00 6,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 Public Meetings 6,450.00 4,050.00 1,650.00 2,850.00 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7 Sanitary Sewer Investigation 0.00 0.00 0.00 146,500.00 146,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8 Subsurface Utility Exploration 0.00 27,225.00 27,225.00 27,225.00 81,575.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9 l Franchise Utility Coordination 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 20,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10 1 Off -Site Drainage 0.00 125,000.00 0.00 0.00 125,000.00 0.001 0.00 0.00 11 ICCTV Existing Drainage S st 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,200.00 0.00 Subtotal Additional Services 56,773.00 178,714.80 41,383.60 189,563.60 466,435.00 0.00 16,200.00 0 .00 FF Total Authorized Fee 344,053.00 336,718.80 60,535.60 203,927.60 945,235.00 0.00 16,200.00 0.00 Staples Street, Phase 2 - Barracuda to Gollihar (Project No. 6469) Street Storm Water Water Wastewater Total Street Storm Water Street Basic Services 1 Preliminary Design Phase 99,439.20 54,691.56 6,629.28 4,971.96 165,732.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 Design Phase 185,619.84 102,090.91 12,374.66 9,280.99 309,366.40 32,086.00 0.00 0.00 3 Bid Phase 9,943.92 5,469.16 662.93 497.20 16,573.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 4 Construction Phase 32,319.84 17,775.91 2,154.66 1,615.99 53,865.40 12,614.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Basic Services 327,322.80 180,027.54 21,821.52 16,366.14 545,538.00 44,700.00 0.00 0.00 Additional Services 1 1 Permit Pre TDLR 8,500.00 0.00 0.00 O.0O 8,500.00 0.00 0.00 0 T TCEQ -TPDES 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Permit Prep 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 Right of Way ACquistition 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3 To o ra hic Survey 38,054.50 15,913.70 7,610.90 7,610.90 69,190.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 4 Construction Observation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 94,754.00 5 Warrantv Phase 2,580.00 1,620.00 66Q00 1,140.00 6 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 Public Meetings 6,450.00 4,050.00 1,650.00 2,850.00 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7 Sanitary Sewer Investigation 0.00 0.00 0.00 88,000.00 88,000.00 0.001 0.00 0.00 8 Subsurface Utility Exploration 0.00 22,770.00 22,770.00 22,770.00 68,310.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9 Franchise Utility Coordination 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 20,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10 Off -Site Draina a 0.00 125,000.00 0.00 0.00 125,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11 1CCTV Existing Drainage 5 st 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,200.00 0.00 Subtotal Additional Services 60,584.50 175,853.70 37,690.90 127,370.90 401,500.00 0.00 16,200.00 94,754.00 Total Authorized Fee 387,907,301 355,881,241 59,512.42 143,737.04 947,038.00 44,700.001 16,200.00 94,754.00 V IT "A" 2of5 SUMMARY OF FEES =Pae "A" f5 ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMD. NO. 1 AMD. NO. 2 AMD. NO. 3 Combined Total FF Basic Services Street Storm Water Water Wastewater Total Street Storm Water Street 1 2 3 4 Preliminary Design Phase Design Phase Bid Phase Construction Phase 186,714.00 348,532.80 98,671.40 60,684.60 102,692.70 191,693.04 10,269.27 33,376.53 12,447.60 23,235.52 1,244.76 4,045.64 9,335.70 17,426.64 933.57 3,034.23 311,190.00 580,888.00 31.1119.001 101,141,00 0.00 32,086.00 0.00 12,614.00 U0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Basic Services 614,602.80 338,031.54 40,973.52 30,730.14 1,024,338.00 44,700.00 0.00 0.00 Additional Services 1 Permit Pre TDLR 17,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17,000.001 0.00 0.00 0.00 TCEQ -TPDES 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Permit Prep 20,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 Right of Way Ac uistition 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3 Topographic Survey 72,297.50 30,233.50 14,459.50 14,459.50 131,450.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4 Construction Observation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 94,754.00 5 Warranty Phase 5,160.00 3,240.00 1,320.00 2,280.00 12,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 Public Meetings 12,900.00 8,100.00 3,300.00 5,700.00 30,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7 Sanitary Sewer Investigation 0.00 0.00 0.00 234,500.00 234,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8 Subsurface Utility Exploration 0.00 49,995.00 49,995.00 49,995.00 149,985.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9 Franchise Utility Coordination 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 40,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10 1 Off- -Site Drainage 0.00 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11 ICCTV Existinq Drainage S st 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32,400.00 0.00 Subtotal Additional Services 117,357.50 354,568.50 79,074.50 316,934.50 867,935.00 0.00 32,400.00 94,754.00 FF Total Authorized Fee $731,960.30 $692,600.04 $120,048.02 $347,664.64 $1,892,273.00 $44,700.00 $32,400.00 $94,754.00 05/18/10 Motion No. M2010 -118 11/05/10 Admin Ap rov 12/04/10 Admin Approv =Pae "A" f5 SUMMARY OF FEES EXHIBIT "A" Page 4 of 5 TOTAL Staples Street, Phase 1 - Brawner to Barracuda (Project No. 6468) Street Storm Water Water Wastewater Total Basic Services 1 Preliminary Design Phase $87,274.80 $48,001.14 $5,818.32 $4,363.74 $145,458.00 2 Design Phase 162,912.96 89,602.13 10,860.86 8,145.65 271,521.60 3 Bid Phase 8,727.48 4,800.11 581.83 436.37 14,545,80 4 Construction Phase 28,364.76 15,600.62 1,890.98 1,418.24 47,274.60 Subtotal Basic Services 287,280.00 158,004.00 19,152.00 14,364.00 478,800.00 Additional Services 1 1 Permit Pre TDLR 8,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8,500.00 TCEQ -TPDES 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 Subtotal Permit Prep 0.00 10,000.00 2 Right of Way Aoquistition 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3 Topographic Survey 34,243.00 14,319.80 6,848.60 6,848.60 62,260.00 4 Construction Observation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 Warranty Phase 2,580.00 1,620.00 660.00 1,140.00 6,000.00 6 1 Public Meetings 6,450.00 4,050.00 1,650.00 2,850.00 15,000.00 7 Sanitary Sewer Investigation 0.00 0.00 0.00 146,500.00 146,500.00 8 Subsurface Utility Exploration 0.00 27,225.00 27,225.00 27,225.00 81,675.00 9 Franchise Utility Coordination 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 20,000.00 10 Off -Site Drainage 0.00 125,000.00 0.00 0.00 125 000.00 11 CCTV Existing Drainage S st 0.00 16,200.00 U0 0.00 16,200.00 Subtotal Additional Services 56,773.00 194,914.80 41,383.60 189,563.60 466,435.00 Total Authorized Fee 344,053.00 352,918.80 60,535.60 203,927.60 945,235.00 Staples Street, Phase 2 - Barracuda to Gollihar (Project No. 6469) Street Storm Water Water Wastewater Total Basic Services 1 Preliminary Design Phase 99,439.20 54,691.56 6,629.28 4,971.96 165,732.00 2 Design Phase 217,705.84 102,090.91 12,374.66 9,280.99 341,452.40 3 Bid Phase 9,943.92 5,469.16 662.93 497.20 16,573.20 4 Construction Phase 44,933.84 17,775.91 2,154.66 1,615.99 66,480.40 Subtotal Basic Services 372,022.80 180,027.541 21,821.52 16,36614 590,238.00 Additional Services 1 Permit Pre TDLR 8,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8,500.00 TCEQ -TPDES 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 Subtotal Permit Prep 0.00 10,000.00 2 Right of Way Ac uistition 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3 Topographic Surve 38,054.50 15,913.70 7,610.90 7,610.90 69,190.00 4 Construction Observation 94,754.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 94,754.00 5 Warranty Phase 2,580.00 1,620.00 660.00 1,140.00 6,000.00 6 Public Meetings 6,450.00 4,050.00 1,650.00 2,850.00 15,000.00 7 Sanitary Sewer Investi ation 0.00 0.00 0.00 88,000.00 88,000.00 8 Subsurface Utility Exploration 0.00 22,770.00 22,770.00 22,770.00 68,310.00 9 Franchise Utility Coordination 5,000.00 5,000.00 5 000.00 5,000.00 20,000.00 10 Off -Site Drainage 0.00 125,000.00 0.00 0.00 125,000.00 11 CCTV Existing Drainage S st 0.00 16,200.00 0.00 0.00 16,200.00 Subtotal Additional Services 155,338.50 192,053.70 37,690.90 127,370.90 496,254.00 Total Authorized Fee - 1 - 527,361-301 372,081,241 59,512,421 143,737.04 1,086,492.00 EXHIBIT "A" Page 4 of 5 SUMMARY OF FEES EXHIBIT "A" Pa e5Ot5 TOTAL Combined Total Street Storm Water Water Wastewater Total Basic Services 1 Preliminary Design Phase 186,714.00 102,692.70 12,447.60 9,335.70 311,190.00 2 Desi n Phase 380,618.80 191,693.04 23,235.52 17,426.64 612,974.00 3 Bid Phase 18,671.40 10,269.27 1,244.76 933.57 31,119.00 4 lConstruction Phase 73,298.60 33,376.53 4,045.64 3,034.23 113,755.00 Subtotal Basic Services 659,302.80 338,031.54 40,973.52 30,730.14 1,069,038.00 Additional Services 1 Permit Pre TDLR 17,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17,000.00 TCEQ -TPDES 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 Subtotal Permit Prep 17,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 20,000.00 2 Right of Way Ac uistition 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3 Topographic Survey 72,297.50 30,233.50 14,459.50 14,459.50 131,450.00 4 Construction Observation 94,754.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 94,754.00 5 lWarranty Phase 5,160.00 3,240.001 1,320.00 2,280.00 12,000.00 6 Public Meetings 12,900.00 8,100.00 3,300.00 5,700.00 30,000.00 7 Sanita Sewer Investigation 0.00 0.00 0.00 234,500.00 234,500.00 8 Subsurface Utili!j Exploration 0.00 49,995.00 49,995.00 49,995.00 149,985.00 9 Franchise Utility Coordination 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 40,000.00 10 Off -Site Drainage 0.00 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 250,000.00 11 CCTV Existing Drainage S st 0,00 32,400.00 0.00 0,00 32,400.00 Subtotal Additional Services 212,111.50 386,968.601 79,074.501 316,934.50i 995,089.00 Total Authorized Fee $871,414.30 $725,000.041 5120,048.02 $347,664.64 $2,064,127.00 EXHIBIT "A" Pa e5Ot5 / SUPPLIER NUMBER TO BE ASSIGNED BY PURCHASING DIVISION a:n..r.. City of CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Corpus Christi DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST City of Corpus Christi Ordinance 17112, as amended, requires all persons or firms seeking to do business with the City to provide the following information. Every question must be answered. If the question is not applicable, answer with "NA ". See reverse side for filing requirements, certifications and definitions. COMPANY NAME: LNV Engineering P. O. BOX: STREET ADDRESS: 801 Navigation, Suite 300 CITY: Corpus Christi ZIP: 78408 FIRM IS: 1, Corporation X 2. Partnership 3. Sole Owner ❑ 4. Association ❑ 5. Other ❑ DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS If additional space is necessary, please use the reverse side of this page or attach separate sheet. 1. State the names of each `employee" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or mor of the ownership in the above named "firm." Name Job Title and City Department (if known) NIA 2. State the names of each "official" the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of the oership in the above named "firm." Name Title NIA 3. State the names of each "board member" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of the ownership in the above named "firm." Name Board, Commission or Committee Dan S. Leyendecker Marina Advisory Board 4. State the names of each employee or officer of a "consultant" for the City of Corpus Christi who worked on any matter related to the subject of this contract and has an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of the ownership in the above named "firm." Name Consultant NIA EXHIBIT "B" Page 1 of 2 FILING REQUIEREMENTS If a person who requests official action on a matter knows that the requested action will confer an economic benefit on any City official or employee that is distinguishable from the effect that the action will have on members of the public in general or a substantial segment thereof, you shall disclose that fact in a signed writing to the City official, employee or body that has been requested to act in the matter, unless the interest of the City official or employee in the matter is apparent. The disclosure shall also be made in a signed writing fled with the City Secretary. [Ethics Ordinance Section 2 -349 (d)] CERTIFICATION I certify that all information provided is true and correct as of the date of this statement, that I have not knowingly withheld disclosure of any information requested, and that supplemental statements will be promptly submitted to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas as changes occur. Certifying Person: Dan S. Leyendec P.E. Title: J President (Type Prini) Signature of Certifying Date: / Person: DEFINITIONS a. `Board member." A member of any board, commission, or committee appointed by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. b. "Economic benefit ". An action that is likely to affect an economic interest if it is likely to have an effect on that interest that is distinguishable from its effect on members of the public in general or a substantial segment thereof. c. "Employee." Any person employed by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas either on a full or part-time basis, but not as an independent contractor. d. "Firm." Any entity operated for economic gain, whether professional, industrial or commercial, and whether established to produce or deal with a product or service, including but not limited to, entities operated in the form of sole proprietorship, as self - employed person, partnership, corporation, joint stock company, joint venture, receivership or trust, and entities which for purposes of taxation are treated as non -profit organizations. c. "Official." The Mayor, members of the City Council, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Managers, Department and Division Heads, and Municipal Court Judges of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. f. "Ownership Interest." Legal or equitable interest, whether actually or constructively held, in a firm, including when such interest is held through an agent, trust, estate, or holding entity. "Constructively held" refers to holdings or control established through voting trusts, proxies, or special terms of venture or partnership agreements." g. "Consultant." Any person or firm, such as engineers and architects, hired by the City of Corpus Christi for the purpose of professional consultation and recommendation. EXHIBIT "B" Page 2 of 2