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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2012-257 - 7/19/2012 - NAAMENDMENT NO. 6 TO CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The City of Corpus Christi, Texas hereinafter called "City ", and Freese and Nichols. Inc. hereinafter called "CONSULTANT", agree to the following amendments to the Contract for Professional Services for Staples Street (Bond Issue 2008) — Phase 1 from Saratoga to Holly (Project No. 6494) and Phase 2 from Holly to Williams (Project No. 6495) as authorized by: Original Contract June 9, 2009 Motion No. M2009 -162 $1,665,349.00 Amendment No. 1 Aril 27, 2010 Motion No. M2010 -093 $67,968.00 Amendment No. 2 August 17, 2010 Motion No. M2010 -186 $71,625.00 Amendment No. 3 August 8, 2011 Administrative Approval $47,978.00 Amendment No. 4 March 15, 2012 Administrative Approval $48,755.00 Amendment No. 5 May 30, 2012 Administrative Approval $37,533.00 In the original contract, Exhibit "A ", Section 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES, Section A. Basic Services, 3. Construction Phase shall be amended to provide the City with additional Construction Phase services as listed below. • Meetings to review revised phasing and schedule. • Issue revised concrete pavement drawings. • Value Engineering services and pipe bursting reviews for Phase 3. • Revise 8" water line as part of Value Engineering in Phase 3. • Additional submittal reviews (hi early strength concrete). • Hazardous materials disposal process and coordination with Stripes. • Revise construction drawings for NW corner of Holly and Staples. • Revise water drawings to loop across Williams in Phases 1 and 2. • Provide wastewater spot repairs to line between Curtis Clark and Holly. • Structural Analysis for signal pole foundations at Williams. • Final walk through and individual phase closeout for 24 phases. In the original contract, Exhibit "A ", Section 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES, Section B. Additional Services, 2. ROW Acquisition Survey shall be amended to provide the City with additional ROW Acquisition Survey services as listed below. • Revise survey Right -of -Way exhibit and metes and bounds for NW corner of Holly and Staples. In the original contract, Exhibit "A ", Section 3. FEES shall be modified for a total fee not to exceed $38,434.00 (Thirty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Four Dollars and Zero Cents) for a total restated fee not to exceed V1,977,642.00 (One Million Nine Hundred Seventv Seven Thousand Six Hun _Forty Two Dollars and Zero Cents) as shown in the attached Amendment No. 6, Exhibit "B. All other terms and conditions of the June 9, 2009 contract between the City and Consultant will remain in full force and effect. 2012;257 7/19/12 AMD. NO.6 Page 1 of 2 Freese and Nichols Inc a4 STAPLES FREESRAMENDMENT N0.6YAMENDMENT NO.6.doc r DE . ` � - .. !! N X CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Oscar R. Martinez, 1 Date Assistant City Manager RECOMMENDED Daniel Bites, P.E. Date Director of Engineering Services APP VED AS TO FORM Office of Management Date and Budget AP ROVED,AS TO FORM 6 —L / IV ' 1 Assistant City Attorney Date ATTEST cc Armando Chapa, City Se retary FREES: D NICHOLS, INC. C • Iz Rdn Guttman; P.E. Date Principal 800 N. Shoreline Blvd., Suite 160ON Corpus Christi, TX 78401 361 - 561 -6500 Office; 361 - 561 -6501 Fax Staples Street (Bond Issue 2008) Amendment No. 6 Phase 1 from Saratoga to Holly Project No. 6494 550950 -3546- 00000- 170212 $19,217.00 Phase 2 from Holly to Williams Pro'ect No. 6495 550950- 3546- 00000- 170213 19,217.00 Total $38,434.00 Encumbrance Number: E64 E n KaEnginaering PataExchangelVELMAPISTREET16494 STAPLES FREEWAMENDMENT N0. 644MENQMENT NO.6.doc AMD. NO. 6 Page 2 of 2 June 21, 2012 Mr. Dan BiI F.E., PMP Interim Dire ctor of Engineering Services City of Corpus Christi P. Q. Bx 9277 Corpus Christi, TX 78469 R Staples Street Phases 1 & 2 City Project No.: 6494 & 6495 Amendment No. 6 —Additional Construction Phase Activities Dear Mr, Biles, �6 13,; /12, Enclosed is our Amendment 96 for your consideration. Please note that this amendment provides for additional tastes completed and upcoming for the Construction Phase on the Staples Street project. The additional Construction Phase activities in this proposal have been necessary to keep the pace of construction moving in a positive manner and to prevent contractor delays. Please feel free to contact me at 361.561.6500 should you have any questions, Regards, Freese and Nichols, Inc. 2 -V V+V Ron Gu man Principal AMEND. NO.6 EXHIBIT "A" Page 1 of 1 5{H] K.5horelina Blvd" Suite 160ON • Corpus ChrWi, Texas 78401 . 361.561.65 00 + fax 361�561•d5f11 . www.frausaxorn Staples Street, Phase 1 from Saratoga to Holly (Project No. 6494) Staples Street, Phase 2 from Holly to Williams (Project No. 6495) SUMMARY OF FEES Original Contract I Amd. No. 1 I Amd. No. 2 Amd. No. 3 1 Amd. No. 4 Staples Street, Phase 1 from Saratoga to Holly (Project No. 6494) Street Storm Water Water Wastewater Total Street Street Street Street Basic Services 1 Preliminary Phase $51,297.00 $34,248.00 $20,592.00 $1,561.00 $107,698.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 2 Design Phase 248,096.00 165,641.00 99,593.00 7,553.00 520,883.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3 Bid Phase 7,876.00 5,259.00 3,162.00 240.00 16,537.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4 Construction Phase 40,015.00 26,716.00 16,063.00 1,218.00 84,012.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Basic Services 347,284.00 231,864.00 139,410.00 10,572.00 729,130.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Additional Services (Allowance) 1 Pemit Preparation TXDOT TCEQ-TPDES Notice of Intent/Termination TDLR- ADAITAS Compliance Subtotal Permit Preparation 4,670.00 0.00 3,193.00 7,863.00 0.00 546.00 0.00 546.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,670.00 546.00 3,193.00 8,409.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 ROW Acquisition Survey 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 67,968.00 0.00 8,252.00 0.00 3 Topographic Survey 54,775.00 36,570.00 21,988.00 1,667.00 115,000.00 0.00 0.00 1,121.00 0.00 4 Environmental Issues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 Construction Observation Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 Median/Traffic Impact Assessment 113,139.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 113,139.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7 Public Involvement Phase 7,068.00 4,719.00 2,837.00 215.00 14,839.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24,377.50 8 1 Warranty Phase 5,716.00 3,816.00 2,294.00 174.00 12,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9 ISubsurface Utility Exploration 0.00 21,253.00 12,778.00 969.00 35,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10 1 Roadway Re- alignment 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 38,605.00 0.00 Subtotal Additional Services 188,561.00 66,904.00 39,897.00 3,025.00 298,387.00 67,968.00 0.00 47,978.00 24,377.50 Total Phase 1 535,845.00 298,768.00 179,307.00 13,597.00 1,027,517.001 67,968.001 0.001 47,978.001 24,377.50 X� = M j�o � -o K:�Engineedng OataExchangeSVELk4APlSTREET1S494 STAPLES FREESMAMENOMENT NO, MUMMARY OF FEESSUMMARY OF FEES Staples Street, Phase 1 from Saratoga to Holly (Project No. 6494) Staples Street, Phase 2 from Holly to Williams (Project No. 6495) SUMMARY OF Z=EES Original Contract Amd. No. 7 1 Amd. No. 2 1 Amd. No. 3 1 Amd. No. 4 Staples Street, Phase 2 from Holly to Williams (Project No. 6495) Street Storm Water Water Wastewater Total Street Street Street Street Basic Services 1 Preliminary Phase 47,092.00 13,576.00 4,123.00 9,230.00 74,021.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 Design Phase 223,608.00 64,460.00 19,577.00 43,829.00 351,474.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 3 Bid Phase 7,482.00 2,157.00 655.00 1,467.50 11,761.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4 Construction Phase 32,179.00 9,276.00 2,817.00 6,307.00 50,579.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Basic Services 310,361.00 89,469.00 27,172.00 60,833.00 487,835.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Additional Services (Allowance) 1 Pemit Preparation TXDOT TCEQ -TPDES Notice of IntentlTerminat +on TDLR- ADAfrAS Compliance Subtotal Permit Preparation 0.00 om 4,772.00 4,772.00. 0.00 544.00 0.00 544.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 544.00 4,772.00 5,316.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 ROW Acquisition Survey 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 71,625.00 0.00 0.00 3 Topographic Survey 66,145.00. 19,068.00 5,791.00 12,965.00 103,969.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4 Environmental Issues 0.001 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 Construction Observation Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 MedianfFraffic impact Assessment 0.00 0.00 0.00 .0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7 Public Involvement Phase 10,257.00 2,957.00 898.00 2,011.00 16,.123.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24,377.50 8 Warranty Phase 4,669.00 1,346.00 409.00 915.00 7,339.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9 Subsurface Utility Exploration 0.00 8,696.001 2,641.00 5,913,00 17,250.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10 Roadway Re- alignment 0.00 oml 0.001 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0. To Subtotal Additional Services 85,84100 32,611.00 1 9,739.001 21,804.00 149,997.00 0.00 71,625.00 0.00 24,377.50 Total Phase 2 1 396,204.001 122,080.001 36,911.001 82,637.00 637,832.00 0.001 71,625.001 0.001 24,377.50 10 r ic M Z N Cao w � K:1Engineering OalaExchanga%VELMAP%8TREETG494 STAPLES FREESEVAMENOMENT NO. RSUMMARY OF FEESSUMMARY OF FEES Staples Street, Phase 1 from Saratoga to Holly (Project No. 6494) Staples Street, Phase 2 from Holly to Williams (Project No. 6495) SUMMARY OF FEES Original Contract Amd. No. 1 I Amd. No. 2 Amd. No. 3 1 Amd. No. 4 Staples Street, Phases i & 2 (6494 & 6495) Combined Total Street Storm Water Water Wastewater Total Street Street Street Street Basic Services 1 Preliminary Phase 98,389.00 47,824.00 24,715.00 .10,791.00 181,719.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 Design Phase 471,704.00 230,101.00 119,170.00 51,382.00 872,357.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3 Bid Phase 15,358.00 7,416.00 3,817.00 1,707.00 28,298.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4 Construction Phase 72,194.00 35,992.00 18,880.00 7,525.00 134,591.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Basic Services 657,645.00 321,333.00 166,582.00 71,405.00 1,216,965.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Additional Services (Allowance) 1 Pemit Preparation TXDOT TCEQ -TPDES Notice of Intent/Termination TDLR- ADA/TAS Compliance Subtotal Permit Preparation 4,670.00 0.00 7,965.00 12,635.00 0.00 1,090.00 0.00 1,090.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,670.00 1,090.00 7,965.00 13,725.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00i 0.00 0.00 0.00 0A0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 ROW Acquisition Survey 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 67,968.00 71,625.00 8,252.00 0.00 3 Topographic Survey 120,920.00 55,638.00 27,779.00 14,632.00 218,969.00 0.00 0.00 1,121.00 0.00 4 Environmental Issues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 Construction Observation Services 0.00 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 MediantTrafflc Impact Assessment 113,139.00 0.00 0.00 000 113,139.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7 Public Involvement Phase 17,325.00 7,676.00 3,735.00 2,226.00 30,962.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 48,755.00 8 1 Warranty Phase 10,385.00 5,162.00 2,703.00 1,089.00 19,339.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9 JSubsurface Utility Exploration 0.00 29,949.00 15,419.001 6,882.00 52,250.001 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10 lRoadway Re- alignment 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 38,605.00 0.00 Subtotal Additional Services 274,404.00 99,515.00 49,636.00 24,829.00 448,384.00 67,968.00 71,625.00 47,978.00 48,755.00 Total Authorized Fee for Phases 1 & 2 $932,049.001 $420,848.00 $216,218.00 $96,234.00 $1,665,349.00 $67,968.00 $71,625.00 $47,978.00 $48,755.00 06/09/09 M2009 -162 04/27/10 M2010 -093 08/17/10 M2010 -186 08/08/11 Admin Apprval 03115/12 - Admin Apprval x = m z CA o -Z O KAEngineering D8taEzthangelVELMAPSSTREET$4" STAPLES FREESEW.MENOMENT 140. G1SUMMARY OF FEESSUMMARY OF FEES Staples Street, Phase 1 from Saratoga to Holly (Project No. 6494) Staples Street, Phase 2 from Holly to Williams (Project No. 6495) SUMMARY OF FEES IV x = M m z ; .0 KAEngineeing DalaExchange4VELMAPISTREETz494 STAPLES FREESEIAMENDMENT NO. ERSUMMARY OF FEESSUMMARY OF FEES Amd. No. 5 Amd. No. 6 Staples Street, Phase 7 from Saratoga to Holly (Project No. 6494) Street Street Total Basic Services 1 Preliminary Phase, $0.00 $0.00 $107,698.00 2 Design Phase 0.00 18,330.00 539,213.00 3 Bid Phase 0.00 0.00 16,537.00 4 Construction Phase 0.00 0.00 84,012.00 Subtotal Basic Services 0.00 18,330.00 747,460.00 Additionai Services (Allowance) 1 Pemit Preparation TXDOT TCEQ -TPDES Notice of IntentfTermination TDLR- ADAITAS Compliance Subtotal Permit Preparation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,670.00 546.00 3,193.00 8,409.00 2 ROW Acquisition Survey 0.00 887.00 77,107.00 3 Topographic Survey 0.00 0.00 116,121.00 4 Environmental Issues 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 Construction Observation Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 Median/Traffic Impact Assessment 0.00 0.00 113,139.00 7 Public Involvement Phase 18,766.50 0.00 57,983.00 8 lWarranty Phase 0.00 0.00 12,000.00 9 ISubsurface Utility Exploration 0.00 0.00 35,000.00 10 Roadway Re- alignment 0.00 0.00 38,605.00 Subtotal Additional Services 18,76650 887.00 458,364.00 Total Phase 1 1 18,766.501 19,217.00 1,205,824.00 IV x = M m z ; .0 KAEngineeing DalaExchange4VELMAPISTREETz494 STAPLES FREESEIAMENDMENT NO. ERSUMMARY OF FEESSUMMARY OF FEES Staples Street, Phase 1 from Saratoga to Holly (Project No. 6494) Staples Street, Phase 2 from Holly to Williams (Project No. 6495) SUMMARY OF FEES X 3 = m (nTv � K:Wngineering DaiaExchangelVELMAP4STREET8494 STAPLES FREESDAMENDMENT NO. MSUMMARY OF FEESSUMMARY OF FEES Amd. No. 5 Amd. No. 6 Staples Street, Phase 2 from holly to Williams (Project No. 6495) Street Street Total Basic Services 1 Preliminary Phase 0.00 0.00 74,021.00 2 Design Phase 0.00 18,330.00 369,804.00 3 Bid Phase 0.00 0.00 11,761.00 4 Construction Phase 0.00 0.00 50,579.00 Subtotal Basic Services 0.00 18,330.00 506,165.00 Additional Services (Allowance) 1 Pemit Preparation TXDOT TCEQ -TPDES Notice of intent/Termination TDt_R- ADAITAS Compliance Subtotal Permit Preparation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 544.00 4,772.00 5,316.00 2 IROWAGquisition Survey 0.00 887.00 72,512.00 3 Topographic Survey 0.00 0.00 103,969.00 4 Environmental Issues 0.00 070 0.00 5 Construction Observation Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 MedianfTraftic Impact Assessment 0.00 0.00 0.00 7 Public Involvement Phase 18,766.50 0.00 59,267.00 8 lWarranty Phase 0.00 0.00 7,339.00 9 ISubsurface Utility Exploration 0.00 0.00 17,250.00 10 1 Roadway Re- alignment 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Additional Services 18,766.50 887.00 265,653.00 , Total Phase 2 18,766.501 19,217.001 771,818.00 X 3 = m (nTv � K:Wngineering DaiaExchangelVELMAP4STREET8494 STAPLES FREESDAMENDMENT NO. MSUMMARY OF FEESSUMMARY OF FEES Staples Street, Phase 1 from Saratoga to Holly (Project No. 6494) Staples Street, Phase 2 from Holly to Williams (Project No. 6495) SUMMARY OF FEES x = m a o Z ca o MEngineertng D2taExrhange)VELMAMTREET%6494 STAPLES FREESBAIVENDMENT NO.6ISUMMARY OF FEESSUMMARY OF FEES Amd. No. 5 Amts. No. 6 Staples Street, Phases 7 & 2 (6494 & 6495) Combined Total Street Street Total Basic Services 1 Preliminary Phase 0.00 0.00 181,719.00 2 Design Phase 0.00 36,660.00 909,017.00 3 Bid Phase 0.00 0.00 28,298.00 4 Construction Phase 0.00 0.00 134,591.00 Su btotal Basic Services 0.00 36,660.00 1,253,625.00 Additional Services (Allowance) 1 Pemit Preparation TXDOT TCEQ -TPDES Notice of Intent/Termination TDLR- ADAITAS Compliance Subtotal Permit Preparation 0.00 0.00. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,670.00 1,090.00 7,965.00 13,725.00 2 ROW Acquisition Survey 0.00 1,774.00 149,619.00 3 Topographic Survey 0.00 0.00 220,090.00 4 Environmental Issues 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 Construction Observation Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 Median/Traffic Impact Assessment 0.00 0.00 113,139.00 7 1 Public Involvement Phase 37,533.00 0.00 117,250.00 8 Warranty Phase 0.00 0.00 19,339.00 9 1 Subsurface Utility Exploration 0.00 0.00 52,250.00 10 Roadway Re- alignment 0.00 0.00 38,605.00 Subtotal Additional Services 37,533.00 1,774.00 724,017.00 Total Authorized Fee for Phases 1 & 2 1 $37,633.001 $38,434.001 $1,977,642.00 05/30/12 Admin Apprval I Admin Apprval x = m a o Z ca o MEngineertng D2taExrhange)VELMAMTREET%6494 STAPLES FREESBAIVENDMENT NO.6ISUMMARY OF FEESSUMMARY OF FEES SUPPLIER NUMBER TO BE ASSIGNED BY CITY _MW 0 PURCHASING DIVISION w%.r City of CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Cbrpus Chfisti 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: Freese and Nichols, Inc. P. O. BOX: Corpus Christi ZIP: 78401 STREET ADDRESS: 800 N. Shoreline, Suite 160ON CITY: FIRM IS: l , Corporation 2. Partnership 8 4. Association S. Other 3. Sole Owner ❑ 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 more of the ownership in the above named "firm.' Name Job Title and City Department (if known) NIA 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." N/A Name Consultant FILING REQUIREMENTS If a person wlzo requests official action on a matter knows that the requested action will confer an economic benefit" on any City official or employee that is distinguislzable 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 writin to the City official, employee or body that has been requested to act in the matter, unless t he interest o f 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 d ate of this statement, that I have not knowingly witblzeld 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: Zion Guzman, P. E. Title: Principal JTyvr ur PrintJ �1 —�� DEFINITIONS a. "Board member, ". A member of any b oard. co 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 Elie public in general or a substantial segment thereof c. " Ennployee." Any person employed by the City of Corpus Christi Texas either oil a full or part -time basis, but not as an independent contractor. "Finn." Any entity operated for economic gain, whether professional, industrial or commercial, and whether established to produce or deal with to product or service, including but not limited to, entities operated in the form of sole proprietorship, as self-employed person, partnership, corporation, joint stork c joint venture, receivership or trust, and entities which for purposes of taxation are treated as non- profit organi zations, c. "Official." The Mayor, members of the City Council, City Manager. Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Managers, Department and Division Heads, uncl 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 ageaat, 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. 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