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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
AMENDMENT NO. 2
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas hereinafter called "City ", and GIGNAC ARCHITECTS
hereinafter called "Consultant ", agree to the following amendments to the Contract for
Engineering Services for Downtown Street (Chaparral) BOND ISSUE 2008 as authorized and
administratively amended by:
Original Contract
February 25, 2010
Administrative Approval
$14,480.00
Amendment No. 1
June 29, 2010
Motion No. M2010 -162
$335,900.00
Amendment No. 1, Exhibit "A ", Section 1. Scope of Services, Basic Services is amended to
include the following:
Basic Services
Task A: Construction Documentation, Bidding and Construction Administration (35% to
100% of Standard A/E Services) for the right of way of two (2) City Blocks of
Chaparral Street between William Street and Schatzel Street.
Task B -1: Traffic Control Design Services for the right of way of 2 City Blocks of Chaparral
Street between William Street and Schatzel Street — Partial Closure.
Amendment No. 1, Exhibit "A ", Section 1. Scope of Services, Additional Services is amended to
include the following:
Additional Services
Task B -2:
Task C:
Task D:
Task E:
Task F:
Task G:
Gignac Architects
Traffic Control Design Services for the right of way of 2 City Blocks of Chaparral
Street between William Street and Schatzell Street — Full Closure
Power to New Traffic Controller Units for the right of way of 2 City Blocks of
Chaparral Street between William Street and Schatzel Street.
Wayfinding Signage Services.
TDLR Accessibility (ADAAG) Services.
Preparing & Attending Stakeholder & City Council Meetings.
Reimbursable Expenses.
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Amendment No. 1, Exhibit "A ", Section 3. Fees is amended as follows:
02/25/10 06/29/10 04/26/11
Admin. Approval M2010 -162 M2011-
All other terms and conditions of the February 25, 2010 contract between the City and
Consultant, and of any amendments to that contract, which are not specifically addressed
herein shall remain in full force and effect.
CITY OF ORPUS HRIST
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Juan Peral s, Jr., P. E. Date
Assistant City Manager
GIGNAC AR HITS
By '2 •�
Raymo d i nac, I. A. Date
Principal -in- e
Corpus s C Street
Al�'fHOR1$� Cor us Christ, TX 78401
(361) 884 -2661 Office
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Ori inal Contract
Amend. No. 1
Amend. No. 2
Total
Basic Services
1
Preliminary Design Phase
$14,480.00
$126,000.00
$0.00
$140,480.00
2
Design Phase
0.00
0.00
265,852.00
265,852.00
3
Bid Phase
0.00
0.0a
13,820.00
13,820.00
4
Construction Phase
0.00
0.00
49,056.00
49,056.00
Subtotal
Basic Services
14,480.00
126,000.00
328,728.00
469,208.00
Additional
Services
1
Conce tual Design
Kinney to Hirsch
0.00
53,500.00
0.00
53,500.00
Design of 2 -Way Conversion - Taylor to
I H 37
0.00
9,700.00
0.00
9,700.00
Cross Streets - William to Schatzell
0.00
21,600.00
0.00
21,600.00
Cross Streets - Peoples to Taylor
0.00
21,600.00
0.00
21,600.00
Subtotal Conceptual Design
0.00
106,400.00
0.00
106,400.00
2
Meetings
Public
0.00
18,800.00
31,312.00
50,112.00
City Council
0.00
19,200.00
0.00
19,200.00
Subtotal Meetings
0.00
38,000.00
31,312.00
69,312.00
3
To
o ra hic Surve
William to Schatzell
0.00
20,700.00
0.00
20,700.00
Schatzell to Taylor
0.00
25,300.00
0.00
25,300.00
Subtotal Topog Survey
0.00
46,000.00
0.00
46,000.00
4
Sic
ns
Wayfinding Si na a
0.00
19,500.00
25,807.00
45,307.00
Traffic Control Designs
0.00
0.00
18,156.00
18,156.00
Subtotal Signs
0.00
19,500.00
43,963.00
63,463.00
5
Permits
TDLR
0.00
0.00
3,500.00
3,500.00
Subtotal
Additional Services
0.00
209,900.00
78,775.00
288,675.00
Total 1
$14,480.00
$335,900,001
$407,503.00
$757,883.00
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Admin. Approval M2010 -162 M2011-
All other terms and conditions of the February 25, 2010 contract between the City and
Consultant, and of any amendments to that contract, which are not specifically addressed
herein shall remain in full force and effect.
CITY OF ORPUS HRIST
B U .4"
Juan Peral s, Jr., P. E. Date
Assistant City Manager
GIGNAC AR HITS
By '2 •�
Raymo d i nac, I. A. Date
Principal -in- e
Corpus s C Street
Al�'fHOR1$� Cor us Christ, TX 78401
(361) 884 -2661 Office
d7 C-OU tML ... (361) 884 -4232 Fax
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RECOMMEND Dom/
By
Pete Anaya, P. E., Date
Director of Engineering Services
ATTEST Q
By
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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ASS f City Attorn Date
Project Number: 6510
Funding Source:
Encumbrance Number:
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Corpus Christi Downtown Street lmpror emen'ts — Chaparral Street
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GIGN . VECTS
In association with
BOND ISSUE 2008
S A S A K
CORPUS CHRISTI DOWNTOWN STREET IMPROVEMENTS -
CHAPARRAL STREET (PROJECT NO. 6510)
This project and scope will provide the following general design services (and other support
additional services) for Chaparral Street (The following pages provide a detailed description of
each task):
Basic Services
Task A: Construction Documentation, Bidding and Construction Administration
(35% to 100% of Standard A/E Services) for the right of way of Two (2) City
Blocks of Chaparral St. between William St. and Schatzell St.
Task B -1: Traffic Control Design Services for the right of way of 2 City Blocks of
Chaparral St. between William St. and Schatzell St. — Partial Closure
Additional Services
Task B -2: Traffic Control Design Services for the right of way of 2 City Blocks of
Chaparral St. between William St. and Schatzell St. — Full Closure
Task C: Power to New Traffic Controller Units for the right of way of 2 City Blocks
of Chaparral St. between William St. and Schatzell St.
Task D: Wayfinding Signage Services.
Task E: TDLR Accessibility (ADAAG) Services.
Task F: Preparing & Attending Stakeholder & City Council Meetings.
Task G: Reimbursable Expenses.
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Task A (Base Service):
Final Design (Construction Documentation), Bidding and Construction Administration
(35% to 100% of Standard A/E Services) for the right of way of Two (2) City Blocks of
Chaparral St. between William St. and Schatzell St.
Description:
1. Final Design Phase Construction Documentation Phase):
The AIE Team will prepare documentation of the site design as defined in the approved
Preliminary Design Phase Documents for the right of way of two (2) City blocks between William
Street and Schatzell Street including the three (3) intersections. The A/E Team will fix and
describe the following:
• Lane Widths & Curb Alignments.
• Street Utilities (Storm, Water, Sanitary, Electrical) & Paving Design.
• Sidewalks & Crosswalks.
• Street & Pedestrian Lighting & Landscaping/Tree Planting.
• Specialty Catenary Lighting System.
• Power to New Tree Pits for Holiday Lighting.
• Street Furniture (Seating, Trash Receptacles, etc.).
Deliverables:
• Demolition Plan(s).
• Horizontal Control Station Plan(s).
• Grading Plan(s) and Profiles.
• Utility Plan(s) and Sewer Profiles.
• Striping Plan(s).
• Water and Sanitary Sewer Details.
• Layout & Materials Plan(s). Paving materials, plantings, site features, and site
furnishings.
• Grading Plan(s). Surface grading for the street corridor from right-of-
way/building face to rig ht- of- waylbuilding face.
• Planting Plan(s) with Plant Material Selection.
• Site Landscape Details.
• Lighting and Power Plan(s).
• CSI - Formatted Technical Specifications.
• Performance Specification for Irrigation System.
2. Bidding Phase:
The A/E Team will assist Client in the Bidding of the project and provide the following:
• Participate in one (1) pre -bid meeting.
• Respond to Bidder Questions.
• Review Bids and Make Recommendations Regarding Selection.
3. Construction Administration Phase:
The A/E Team will assist the Client in the Construction Administration portion of the project and
provide the following:
• Participate in one (1) Pre - Construction Meeting.
• Review of RFls, Shop Drawings and Change Orders.
• Periodic Site Visits to observe the Work.
• Assist the Client in the Project Closeout procedures (Final Walk- through,
Punch List, and review of warranties.)
AMEND. NO. 2
EXHIBIT "A"
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Task B -1 (Base Service):
Traffic Control Design Services for the right of way of 2 City Blocks of Chaparral St.
between William St. and Schatzell St. - Partial Closure
Deliverables:
o Traffic Control Plan(s) for Partial Closure in Six (6) Phases.
Task B -2 (Additional Service):
Traffic Control Design Services for the right of way of 2 City Blocks of Chaparral St.
between William St. and Schatzell St.
Deliverables:
o Traffic Control Plan(s) for Full Closure in Two (2) Phases (One per Block)
AMEND. NO.2
EXHIBIT "A"
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Task C (Additional Service):
Power to New Traffic Controller Units for the right of way of 2 City Blocks of Chaparral St.
between William St. and Schatzell St.
Deliverables:
o Power Plans for Traffic Controller Units.
o Details Sheet(s).
Task D (Additional Service):
Wayfinding Signage Services.
Description:
Final location of and design refinement of a D -Town District Gateway Marker and Vehicular
Directional Signage.
Deliverables:
• Wayfinding Signage Plans & Details (circulation, destinations, sign types,
sign messages).
• Structural Foundation Details.
• Power /Lighting Plans and Details.
Task E (Additional Service):
TDLR Accessibility (ADAAG) Services.
Descripti
TDLR Accessibility Services along Chaparral between William St. and Schatzell St. including
the street intersections.
AMEND. NO. 2
EXHIBIT "A"
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Task F (Additional Service):
Stakeholder & City Council Meetings.
Description:
The following is a list of anticipated meetings above and beyond the standard Design
coordination meetings:
Public Meetings:
• Meeting 1: Meeting with Stakeholders
o Three (3) A/E representatives in attendance.
• Meeting 2: Meeting with Miscellaneous Agencies /Organizations (DMD, Rotary Club,
Chamber of Commerce, etc.)
o Three (3) AIE representatives in attendance.
• Deliverables:
o Attendance & Minutes at meetings as described.
City Council Meetings:
• Meeting 1. Presentation with Sasaki to City Council.
• Four (4) AIE representatives in attendance.
• One (1) One- Person Trip by Sasaki
• Deliverables:
• Attendance at meetings as described.
• Powerpoint Presentation for City Council.
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EXHIBIT "A"
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Task G (Additional Service):
Reimbursable Expenses
Description:
Reimbursable expenses incurred in connection with this project are in addition to the fee. This
includes expenses for Six (6) one - person roundtrip travel expenses (Corpus Christi, TX —
Boston, MA trip).
Travel Expenses ($2,000 per one person trip):
1. Design: Initial Coordination Meeting $2,000
2. Design: 60% Design Coordination Meeting $2,000
3. Construction Administration: Pre - Construction Meeting $2,000
4. Construction Administration: 50% Completion Site Inspection $2,000
5. Construction Administration: Punch List Site Inspection $2,000
6. Construction Administration: Fin Site Inspection $2.000
Total Travel Expenses $12,000
Miscellaneous Expenses:
1. Reproduction, .Federal Express, USPS, Telephone, etc.: $0
Total Misc. Expenses $0
Total Reimbursable Expenses $12,000
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EXHIBIT "A"
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Specifically Excluded Services:
The fees specified herein are for only the services specified herein under Scope of Project.
Potential services which are not included in these fees include, but are not limited to, the
following.
• Permit applications and meetings beyond those outlined in the Scope of Project.
Preparation of documents for site and building permits is not included in the Scope of
Project.
• Documentation of presentation drawings and exhibits for review with the City beyond
what is specified in the Scope of Project.
• Civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, or telecommunications engineering services
required for design and documentation of site utilities, structures, and water supply
beyond what is specified in the Scope of Project.
• Traffic Analysis & Engineering, beyond what is specified in Scope of Project.
• Professional renderings and/or models beyond what is specified in Scope of Project.
• Extension of the schedule for completion of the project beyond what is described in
this document.
• Additional meetings and trips in addition to what is described in this document
PROPOSED SCHEDULE:
May 10, 2011 Start of Project at 35% Design
September 02, 2011 Issued For Bid Date
October 03, 2011 Bid Due Date
October 18, 2011 City Council Award Date
October 19, 2011 Notice To Proceed Date — Start of Construction
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FEES
The A/E Team shall provide the services specified herein under Scope of project as outlined
below. Fees shall be billed based on percentage of completion.
The following is the breakdown of fees for Tasks A through M (See attached breakdown of
services between GA/SAI /Bath fees and HDR fees);
Basic Services:
Task A Design, Bidding, CA (35% -100 %) —William to Schatzell $317,707
Task B -1 Traffic Control Design — Partial Closure $11,021
A/E Base Services Total
Additional Services:
$328,728
Task B -2 Traffic Control Design — Full Closure $10,388
Task C Power to Traffic Controllers - William to Schatzell $7,768
Task D Wayfinding Signage $25,807
Task E TDLR Accessibility ADA - William to Schatzell $3,500
Task F Public Meetings $19,312
Task G Reimbursable Expenses $12,000
A/E Additional Services Total
Basic & Additional Services Total
END OF PROPOSAL
$78,775
$407,603
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EXHIBIT "B"
MANDATORY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS & INDEMNIFICATION
FOR AIE PROFESSIONAL SERVICESICONSULTANT SERVICES
(Revised October 2010)
A. Consultant must not commence work under this agreement until all insurance required
herein has been obtained and such insurance has been approved by the City. The
Consultant must not allow any subcontractor to commence work until all similar insurance
required of the subcontractor has been obtained.
B. Consultant must furnish to the City's Risk Manager, two (2) copies of Certificates of
Insurance, showing the following minimum coverages by insurance company(s) acceptable
to the City's Risk Manager. The City must be named as an additional insured for all liability
policies, and a blanket waiver of subrogation is required on all applicable policies.
TYPE OF INSURANCE
MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE
30 -Day Written Notice of Cancellation, Bodily Injury & Property Damage
non - renewal or material change required Per occurrence - aggregate
on all certificates
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
including:
1.
Broad Form
2.
Premises - Operations
3.
Products/ Completed Operations
4.
Contractual Liability
5.
Independent Contractors
$1,000,000 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY to included $1,000,000 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
1. Owned vehicles
2.. Hired — Non -owned vehicles
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY including:
Coverage provided shall cover all
employees, officers, directors and agents
1. Errors and Omissions
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
$1,000,000 per claim 1$2,000,000
aggregate
(Defense costs not included in face value
of the policy)
If claims made policy, retro date must be
prior to inception of agreement; have
extended reporting period provisions and
identify any limitations regarding who is
an Insured
Which Complies with the Texas Workers
Compensation Act
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
500,000/500,000
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C. In the event of accidents of any kind, Consultant must furnish the Risk Manager with copies
of all reports within (10) ten days of accident.
D. Consultant must obtain workers' compensation coverage through a licensed insurance
company in accordance with Texas law. The contract for coverage must be written on a
policy and endorsements approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. The coverage
provided must be in amounts sufficient to assure that all workers' compensation obligations
incurred will be promptly met.
E. Consultant's financial integrity is of interest to the City; therefore, subject to
Successful Consultant's right to maintain reasonable deductibles in such amounts as are
approved by the City, Consultant shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the
duration of this Contract, and any extension hereof, at Consultant's sole expense, insurance
coverage written on an occurrence basis, by companies authorized and admitted to do
business in the State of Texas and with an A.M. Best's rating of no less than A -VII.
F. The City shall be entitled, upon request and without expense, to receive copies of the
policies, declarations page and all endorsements thereto as they apply to the limits required
by the City, and may require the deletion, revision, or modification of particular policy terms,
conditions, limitations or exclusions (except where policy provisions are established by law
or regulation binding upon either of the parties hereto or the underwriter of any such
policies). Consultant shall be required to comply with any such requests and shall submit a
copy of the replacement certificate of insurance to City at the address provided below within
10 days of the requested change. Consultant shall pay any costs incurred resulting from
said changes. All notices under this Article shall be given to City at the following address:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Risk Management
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, TX 78469 -9277
Fax: (361) 826 -4555
G. Consultant agrees that with respect to the above required insurance, all insurance policies
are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following required provisions:
Name the City and its officers, officials, employees, volunteers, and elected
representatives as additional insured by endorsement, as respects operations and
activities of, or on behalf of, the named insured performed under contract with the City,
with the exception of the workers' compensation and professional liability policies;
ii. Provide for an endorsement that the "other insurance" clause shall not apply to the City
of Corpus Christi where the City is an additional insured shown on the policy;
iii. Workers' compensation and employers' liability policies will provide a waiver of
subrogation in favor of the City; and
iv. Provide thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice directly to City of any
suspension, cancellation, non - renewal or material change in coverage, and not less than
ten (10) calendar days advance written notice for nonpayment of premium.
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H. Within five (5) calendar days of a suspension, cancellation, or non - renewal of coverage,
Successful Consultant shall provide a replacement Certificate of Insurance and applicable
endorsements to City. City shall have the option to suspend Consultant's performance
should there be a lapse in coverage at any time during this contract. Failure to provide and
to maintain the required insurance shall constitute a material breach of this contract.
I. In addition to any other remedies the City may have upon Consultant's failure to provide and
maintain any insurance or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein
required, the City shall have the right to order Consultant to stop work hereunder, and/or
withhold any payment(s) which become due to Consultant hereunder until Consultant
demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof.
J. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which
Successful Consultant may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or
property resulting from Consultant's or its subcontractors' performance of the work covered
under this agreement.
K. It is agreed that Consultant's insurance shall be deemed primary and non- contributory with
respect to any insurance or self insurance carried by the City of Corpus Christi for liability
arising out of operations under this contract.
L. It is understood and agreed that the insurance required is in addition to and separate from
any other obligation contained in this contract.
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
Consultant shall indemnify, save harmless and defend the City of Corpus Christi, and
its agents, servants, and employees, and each of them against and hold it and them
harmless from any and all lawsuits, claims, demands, liabilities, losses and expenses,
including court costs and attorneys' fees, for or on account of any injury to any
person, or any death at any time resulting from such injury, or any damage to any
property, which may arise or which may be alleged to have arisen out of or in
connection with the negligent performance of Consultant's services covered by this
contract. The foregoing indemnity shall apply except if such injury, death or damage
is caused by the sole or concurrent negligence of the City of Corpus Christi, its
agents, servants, or employees or any other person indemnified hereunder.
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6 �� SUPPLIER NUMBER
�! TO BE ASSIGNED BY I T�
PURCHASING DIVISION
City of CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
qqi tl 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: Gignac Architects
P. O. BOX:
STREET ADDRESS: 416 Starr Street
CITY: C orpus Christi ZIP: 7 8401
FIRM IS: I. Corporation ❑ 2. Partnership B 3. Sole Owner ❑
4. Association 5. Other
DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS
If additional space is necessar 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 more of the ownership in the above named "firm."
Name Job Title and City Department (if known)
N/A
2. State the names of each "official" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest"
constituting 3% or more of the ownership 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
NIA
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
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FILING REQUIREMENTS
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 filed 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: Raymond Gignac, A. I. A. Title: Principal -in- Charge
(Type or Print)
Signature of Certifying Date: (, Z
Person: 1
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.
e. "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.
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