HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2011-281 - 8/23/2011 - ApprovedAugust 23, 2011
Focused Advocacy
823 Congress Avenue, Suite 1200
Austin, Texas 78701
ATTNi Mr. Snapper Carr
Re: Agreement for Governmental Relations Services Relating to General
Legislative and Administrative Matters as Directed by the City Manager
Dear Mr. Carr:
This will confirm the engagement of Focused Advocacy for providing the
governmental relations services of Mr. Snapper Carr, Mr. Brandon Aghamalian, and
other resources of the firm, as assigned, before various State agencies and the State of
Texas Legislature. Such services will include but not be limited to assisting the City
in formulating and executing the City's Legislative Program for the 83` legislative
session, monitoring interim activities of the 82 Texas Legislature, and other matters
as directed by the City Manager. Focused Advocacy will provide the City Manager
periodic reports identifying services provided and any issues that could impact the City
of Corpus Christi.
The services provided by Focused Advocacy will be performed at a rate of $6,000.00
per month beginning August 1, 2011 and ending July 31, 2012. Expenses are to be
itemized and will be limited to reasonable and customary charges. Billing will be
submitted monthly to Rudy D. Garza, Intergovernmental Relations Director, and will
be payable within 30 days of receipt. Focused Advocacy will notify the Director of
Intergovernmental Relations promptly of any conflict of interest between Focused
Advocacy's representation of the City and any other interest or client that Focused
Advocacy may have. This agreement is exclusive of any other agreement between
Focused Advocacy and the City and may be cancelled by either party at any time with
30 days notice to the other party.
Please indicate acceptance by signature below and return to the Director of
Intergovernmental Relations.
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