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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2015-497 - 12/7/2015 - NA • ' 1 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The City of Corpus Christi, a Texas home rule municipal corporation, P.O. Box 9277, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas 78469-9277 (City)acting through its duly authorized City Manager or Designee (Director of Engineering Services) and Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., a Texas corporation, 6300 La Calma Drive, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78752, (Architect/Engineer—A/E), hereby agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF PROJECT Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant Permit Assistance(Project No. E15208)—The purpose of this contract is to provide permitting and regulatory assistance for renewal of the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES The NE hereby agrees to perform design services necessary to review and prepare plans, specifications, and bid and contract documents. In addition,NE will provide monthly status updates (project progress or delays, gantt charts presented with monthly invoices) and provide contract administration services, as described in Exhibit "A", to complete the Project. Work will not begin on Additional Services until requested by the NE (provide breakdown of costs, schedules), and written authorization is provided by the Director of Engineering Services. NE services will be "Services for Construction Projects"- (Basic Services for Construction Projects")which are shown and are in accordance with"Professional Engineering Services- A Guide to the Selection and Negotiation Process, 1993" a joint publication of the Consulting Engineer's Council of Texas and Texas Society of Professional Engineers. For purposes of this contract, certain services listed in this publication as Additional Services will be considered as Basic Services. 3. ORDER OF SERVICES The A/E agrees to begin work on those authorized Basic Services for this contract upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed from the Director of Engineering Services. Work will not begin on any phase or any Additional Services until requested in writing by the NE and written authorization is provided by the Director of Engineering Services. The anticipated schedule of the preliminary phase, design phase, bid phase, and construction phase is shown on Exhibit"A". This schedule is not to be inclusive of all additional time that may be required for review by the City staff and may be amended by or with the concurrence of the Director of Engineering Services. The Director of Engineering Services may direct the A/E to undertake additional services or tasks provided that no increase in fee is required. Services or tasks requiring an increase of fee will be mutually agreed and evidenced in writing as an amendment to this contract. NE shall notify the City of Corpus Christi within three (3) days of notice if tasks requested 2015-497 ' 12/07/15 Contract for Professional Services Page 1 of 7 Alan Plummer Associates Inc. WASTEWATER\E15208 BROADWAY WWTP PERMIT ASSISTANCE\CONTRACT DOC I NDEXED • ,/ 1 4. FEE The City will pay the NE a fee as described in Exhibit "A" for providing services authorized, a total fee not to exceed $29,000.00. Monthly invoices will be submitted in accordance with Exhibit "B". 5. INDEMNITY A/E shall fully indemnify and hold harmless the City of Corpus Christi and its officials, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, directors and representatives ("Indemnitee") from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorney fees and defense costs,to the extent that the damage is caused by or results from an act of negligence, intentional tort, intellectual property infringement or failure to pay a subcontractor or supplier committed by NE or its agent, NE under contract or another entity over which A/E exercises control while in the exercise of rights or performance of the duties under this agreement. This indemnification does not apply to any liability resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of the City or its employees, to the extent of such negligence. If the liability results solely from the negligent acts or omissions of the A/E, the A/E shall also defend the Indemnitee with counsel satisfactory to the City Attorney. If a claim is based wholly or partly on the negligence of,fault of or breach of contract by the City, the A/E shall reimburse the City's reasonable attorney's fees in proportion to the NE's liability. NE must advise City in writing within 24 hours of any claim or demand against City or A/E known to A/E related to or arising out of NE's activities under this Agreement. 6. INSURANCE 6.1 NE must not commence work under this agreement until all required insurance has been obtained and such insurance has been approved by the City. NE must not allow any subcontractor to commence work until all similar insurance required of any subcontractor has been obtained. 6.2 NE must furnish to the Director of Engineering Services with the signed agreement 2 copies of Certificates of Insurance (COI) with applicable policy endorsements showing the following minimum coverage by an insurance company(s) acceptable to the City's Risk Manager. The City must be listed as an additional insured on the General liability and Auto Liability policies, and a waiver of subrogation is required on all applicable policies. Endorsements must be provided with COI. Project name and or number must be listed in Description Box of COI. Contract for Professional Services Page 2 of 7 K:\ENGINEERING DATAEXCHANGE\ENNIFER\WASTEWATER\E15208 BROADWAY WWTP PERMIT ASSISTANCE\CONTRACT.DOC TYPE OF INSURANCE MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE 30-written day notice of cancellation, Bodily Injury and Property Damage required on all certificates or by Per occurrence - aggregate applicable policy endorsements Commercial General Liability including: $1,000,000 Per Occurrence 1. Commercial Broad Form $2,000,000 Aggregate 2. Premises — Operations 3. Products/ Completed Operations 4. Contractual Liability 5. Independent Contractors 6. Personal Injury- Advertising Injury AUTO LIABILITY (including) $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit 1. Owned 2. Hired and Non-Owned 3. Rented/Leased PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $1,000,000 Per Claim (Errors and Omissions) $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 insured. WORKERS' COMPENSATION Statutory (All States Endorsement if Company is not domiciled in Texas) Employer's Liability $500,000 /$500,000 /$500,000 6.3 In the event of accidents of any kind related to this agreement, NE must furnish the City with copies of all reports of any accidents within 10 days of the accident. 6.4 Applicable for paid employees, NE must obtain workers' compensation coverage through a licensed insurance company. The coverage must be written on a policy and endorsements approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. The workers' compensation coverage provided must be in an amount sufficient to assure that all workers' compensation obligations incurred by the NE will be promptly met. An All States Endorsement shall be required if NE is not domiciled in the State of Texas. Contract for Professional Services Page 3 of 7 K:\ENGINEERING DATAEXCHANGE\JENNIFER\WASTEWATER\E15208 BROADWAY WWTP PERMIT ASSISTANCE\CONTRACT.DOC i ' `., . 6.5 NE shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this Contract, and any extension hereof, at NE'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. A/E is required to provide City with renewal Certificates. 6.6 NE shall be required to submit a copy of the replacement certificate of insurance to City at the address provided below within 10 days of the requested change. NE 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: Engineering Services P.O. Box 9277 Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9277 6.7 NE agrees that with respect to the above required insurance, all insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following required provisions: 6.7.1 List the City and its officers, officials, employees, volunteers, and elected representatives as additional insured by endorsement, as respects operations, completed operation and activities of, or on behalf of, the named insured performed under contract with the City, with the exception of the workers'compensation policy; 6.7.2 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; 6.7.3 Workers' compensation and employers' liability policies will provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City; and 6.7.4 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. 6.8 Within five (5) calendar days of a suspension, cancellation or non-renewal of coverage, NE shall provide a replacement Certificate of Insurance and applicable endorsements to City. City shall have the option to suspend NE'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. 6.9 In addition to any other remedies the City may have upon NE'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 NE to remove the exhibit hereunder, and/or withhold any payment(s) if any, which become due to NE hereunder until NE demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof. 6.10 Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which NE may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property Contract for Professional Services Page 4 of 7 K:\ENGINEERING DATAEXCHANGE\JENNIFER\WASTEWATER\E15208 BROADWAY WWTP PERMIT ASSISTANCE\CONTRACT.DOC , ' ,J resulting from A/E's or its subcontractor's performance of the work covered under this agreement. 6.11 It is agreed that NE'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 agreement. 6.12 It is understood and agreed that the insurance required is in addition to and separate from any other obligation contained in this agreement. 6.13 Contracts Less than $50,000 - Insurance not required; however, if contract is amended to exceed $50,000, the above insurance requirements must be met. 7. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT The City may, at any time, with or without cause, terminate this contract upon seven days written notice to the NE at the address of record. In this event, the NE will be compensated for its services on all stages authorized based upon NE and City's estimate of the proportion of the total services actually completed at the time of termination. 8. LOCAL PARTICIPATION The City Council's stated policy is that City expenditures on contracts for professional services be of maximum benefit to the local economy. 9. ASSIGNABILITY The NE will not assign, transfer or delegate any of its obligations or duties in this contract to any other person without the prior written consent of the City, except for routine duties delegated to personnel of the NE staff. If the NE is a partnership, then in the event of the termination of the partnership, this contract will inure to the individual benefit of such partner or partners as the City may designate. No part of the NE fee may be assigned in advance of receipt by the NE without written consent of the City. The City will not pay the fees of expert or technical assistance and consultants unless such employment, including the rate of compensation, has been approved in writing by the City. 10.OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All documents including contract documents (plans and specifications), record drawings, contractor's field data, and submittal data will be the sole property of the City, may not be used again by the NE without the express written consent of the Director of Engineering Services. However, the NE may use standard details that are not specific to this project. The City agrees that any modification of the plans will be evidenced on the plans, and be signed and sealed by a professional engineer prior to re-use of modified plans. Contract for Professional Services Page 5 of 7 K\ENGINEERING DATAEXCHANGE\JENNIFER\WASTEWATER\E15208 BROADWAY WWTP PERMIT ASSISTANCE\CONTRACT.DOC 11. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST NE further agrees, in compliance with City of Corpus Christi Ordinance No. 17112, to complete, as part of this contract, the Disclosure of Interests form. 12.STANDARD OF CARE Services provided by NE under this Agreement shall be performed with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by competent engineers or architects practicing in the same or similar locality and under the same or similar circumstances and professional license; and performed as expeditiously as is prudent considering the ordinary professional skill and care of a competent engineer or architect. 13.CONFLICT OF INTEREST NE agrees, in compliance with Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code, to complete and file Form CIQ with the City Secretary's Office. For more information and to determine if you need to file a Form CIQ, please review the information on the City Secretary's website at http://www.cctexas.com/govern ment/city-secretary/conflict- disclosure/index. 14.ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND CONTROLLING LAW This Agreement represents the entire and integrated Agreement between City and NE and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either oral or written. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the City and NE. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas without regard to its conflicts of laws. Venue for legal proceedings lies exclusively in Nueces County, Texas. 15. CONFLICT RESOLUTION BETWEEN DOCUMENTS NE hereby agrees and acknowledges if anything contained in the NE-prepared Exhibit A, NE's Scope of Services, or contained in any other document prepared by NE and included herein, is in conflict with this Agreement, this Agreement shall take precedence and control to resolve said conflict. C 0 C• - 'US C RISTI ALAN PLU ER SOCIATES, INC. Gustay. Gonzalez, •.APP Date Rex . Hun , .E. Date Assistant City Mana•er Principal for Public Works an. Utilities 6300 La Calma, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78752 11 • (512) 452-5905 Office �L /� (512) 452-2335 Fax Val- - H. Gra , P.E .2/1 coat, Exe�Jive Direc •r o' Public orks ' Contract for Professional Services Page 6 of 7 K:\ENGINEERING DATAEXCHANGE\JENNIFER\WASTEWATER\E15208 BROADWAY WWTP PERMIT ASSISTANCE\CONTRACT.DOC • RECOM 1 ENDE PA O p- F. ing Department Date APP OVED AS TO LEGAL FORM ("Y47) 11-2 575 gal Department Date APPROVED däW141- Office of Management D e and Budget Project Number E15208 � D_ 33 - (�(ot Accounting Unit 4200-064 Account 530000 Activity E15208014200EXP Account Category 30000 Fund Name Wastewater Operating ))utIF 43311 et__ £4 4 )3f)i? ig3 Contract for Professional ervices Page 7 of 7 K:\ENGINEERING DATAEXCHANGE\JENNIFER\WASTEWATER\E15208 BROADWAY WWTP PERMIT ASSISTANCE\CONTRACT.DOC . j EXHIBIT A CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BROADWAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PERMIT ASSISTANCE SCOPE OF WORK The City of Corpus Christi (CLIENT) requests Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., (APAI) (ENGINEER) to assist with permitting and regulatory assistance for the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). This plant operates under the authority of the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES), a program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The TCEQ issues TPDES permits for the plant to allow them to discharge treated wastewater to surface water in the State. The TPDES permits must be periodically renewed, typically on about a five-year cycle. The Broadway TPDES permit expires in June 2016. The application for renewal of the permit TPDES permit is due to the TCEQ by December 3, 2015. The purpose of this scope of services is to provide for assistance to the CLIENT by the ENGINEER for the completion of the application for permit renewal. It is understood that the CLIENT has recently determined that it will be necessary to incorporate a new interim phase of operation in the Broadway TPDES permit, requiring a more complex renewal application than has been previously anticipated. This scope of services will describe services by the ENGINEER to complete the renewal application with the addition of the new interim phase of operation. BASIC SERVICES, described following, include the activities and tasks necessary for the ENGINEER to support the CLIENT in this project with regard to TPDES permitting for the Broadway WWTP. Not all permitting services that may be needed for this project can be predicted. Therefore, ADDITIONAL SERVICES are also described in the following scope. ADDITIONAL SERVICES will not be performed unless requested by the CLIENT, in which case the ENGINEER will provide a specific scope of services for the requested assistance. An ADDITIONAL SERVICES budget has not been established for the project. BASIC SERVICES BASIC SERVICES for this contract include the following: EXHIBIT"A" Page 1 of 6 Phase I: Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Renewal These services will apply to the Broadway WWTP in the case of Phase I. Activities and tasks are described following. Phase I: Texas Pollutant discharge Elimination System Permit Renewal The renewal process for the Broadway WWTP includes the following BASIC SERVICES activities: Activity A: Prepare Application for the Permit and Provide Administrative Review Support Activity A has specific tasks, which are described in the following sections. For purposes of the BASIC SERVICES scope, it is assumed that the renewal of the TPDES permits includes renewal with a minor amendment to add an interim phase of operation. It is assumed that there are no anticipated changes to the permit being sought that would result in a need for a major amendment of the permit. If amendment of a permit is desired by the CLIENT or required by the TCEQ, such will be considered as ADDITIONAL SERVICES and the ENGINEER will provide supplemental scope and budget to apply for and support the additional permitting requirements associated with the request or requirement. The ENGINEER will proceed with the additional permitting requirements only after authorization to proceed is received from the CLIENT. Activity A: Prepare permit Application and Provide Administrative Review Support This initial activity includes four tasks. These tasks are described below. Task 1: Obtain and Review information ENGINEER will review the information available from the previous permit application for the WRC and will determine what additional information is needed. ENGINEER will prepare, and submit to CLIENT, a request for information. Requested information will include, but not be limited to effluent quality data, soils data for overland flow site, and industrial pretreatment program information. ENGINEER will review the information to verify that it meets TCEQ requirements. If necessary, additional information will be requested by ENGINEER. CLIENT is responsible for the costs associated with all effluent analyses. EXHIBIT "A" Page 2 of 6 Task 2: Prepare Permit Application ENGINEER will prepare a renewal permit application. Relevant information obtained in Task 1 will be entered into the appropriate TPDES permit application form by ENGINEER. The application forms required are the Domestic Administrative and Technical Reports. Required attachments to the application will be prepared. Attachments required by the TPDES permit application include, but are not limited to, two original USGS topographic maps with details labeled, and a Supplemental Permit Information Form. Two copies of the application will be provided to CLIENT for review. After receipt of comments from the CLIENT, the application will be revised by ENGINEER, as appropriate. An original and six copies of the final application will be provided to CLIENT. Per TCEQ requirements, the original and three copies of the application must be submitted to the TCEQ. If requested to do so, ENGINEER will submit the original and three copies of the application to the TCEQ on behalf of CLIENT. The application must include a copy of a check payable to the TCEQ. TPDES permitting fees will be the responsibility of CLIENT. Task 3: Provide Support for Administratively Complete Application The TCEQ will perform an administrative review of the permit application. The administrative review may also include a limited technical review. The TCEQ will advise CLIENT of the results of the administrative review. If required, ENGINEER will assist CLIENT in preparing a response to the administrative review comments. Once the TCEQ is satisfied that all of the required information has been included, the TCEQ will declare the permit application to be administratively complete. CLIENT will be instructed to publish a notice of intent to obtain a permit. The notice is required to be published in one or more local newspapers, and possibly in an alternative language newspaper. The determination of whether the alternative language publication is required for the renewal will be made during Task 1 of this activity. Publication of the notice and associated fees will be the responsibility of CLIENT. EXHIBIT "A': Page 3 of 6 BASIC SERVICES SCHEDULE The Broadway WWTP application must be submitted to the TCEQ by early January 2016. Because the development of an interim phase of operation is a recent addition to the plan for Broadway, it is possible that an application will need to be submitted that is not complete and then additional information provided in follow up to the initial submittal by the required date. BASIC SERVICES for this contract will include services through completion of an application whether that occurs at the time the initial application is submitted or whether additional work is needed after that time. It is expected that a complete application can be finalized by February 2016. ADDITIONAL SERVICES ADDITIONAL SERVICES are those that are not currently anticipated to be a part of the project to obtain the TPDES permit, but which could become necessary or desired at some time during the project. ENGINEER will perform ADDITIONAL SERVICES only as authorized to do so by CLIENT. If CLIENT requests ADDITIONAL SERVICES, ENGINEER will prepare a specific scope and budget for the services requested for review and approval of CLIENT prior to initiating the services. Following is a list of some of the ADDITIONAL SERVICES that might be needed or desired: • Field reconnaissance by ENGINEER to collect data or information not otherwise provided by CLIENT. • Any water quality modeling associated with the discharges from any plant to the respective receiving stream. • Development of additional documentation for permit amendments, should the TCEQ determine that permit amendments are necessary, or should CLIENT decide to pursue permit amendments, rather than renewal of the permits. • Support during permit processing by the TCEQ. • General regulatory support for issues associated with any wastewater or water quality issues that arise and for which the CLIENT desires the assistance of the ENGINEER. • Meetings with CLIENT, or with the TCEQ or other regulatory authorities, such as the EPA, to discuss the permit. EXHIBIT"A" Pa. = 4of6 • • • • Meetings or telephone calls with potential or actual protestants, or the development of public information or strategies to aid in avoiding protests. • Any application fee required by the TCEQ. • Assistance with publication of notices of application or notices of the draft permits in a local newspaper(s)and fees associated with publication. There may be other potential ADDITIONAL SERVICES. Should CLIENT desire ENGINEER to perform ADDITIONAL SERVICES beyond the proposed budget for ADDITIONAL SERVICES, this contract may be amended to accommodate the additional work. EXHIBIT"A" Pa! = 5of6 • BASIC SERVICES BUDGET The anticipated budget for the above-described BASIC SERVICES is as follows: Plant(s) Phase I Services Broadway $29,000 Phase/Activity Total $29,000 This is a time and material budget for this project, based on the anticipated scope previously described. EXHIBIT"A" Pa•e6of6 3 EXHIBIT B SAMPLE PAYMENT REQUEST FORM Sample form for: COMPLETE PROJECT NAME Payment Request Revised 07/27/00 Project No.XXXX Invoice No.12345 Invoice Date: Total Amount Previous Total Percent Basic Services: Contract Amd No.1 Amd No.2 Contract Invoiced Invoice Invoice Complete Preliminary Phase $1,000 $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $1,000 $1,000 100% Design Phase 2,000 1,000 0 3,000 1,000 500 1,500 50% Bid Phase 500 0 250 750 0 0 0 0% Construction Phase 2,500 0 1,000 3,500 0 0 0 0% Subtotal Basic Services $6,000 $1,000 $1,250 $8,250 $750 $1,500 $2,500 30% Additional Services: Permitting $2,000 $0 $0 $2,000 $500 $0 $500 25% Warranty Phase 0 1,120 0 1,120 0 0 0 0% Inspection 0 0 1,627 1,627 0 0 0 0% Platting Survey TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 0% 0&M Manuals TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 0% SCADA TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 0% Subtotal Additional Services $2,000 $1,120 $1,627 $4,747 $500 $0 $500 11% Summary of Fees Basic Services Fees $6,000 $1,000 $1,250 $8,250 $750 $1,500 $2,500 30% Additional Services Fees 2,000 1,120 1,627 4,747 500 0 500 11% Total of Fees $8,000 $2,120 $2,877 $12,997 $1,250 $1,500 $3,000 23% Contract for Professional Services Exhibit B • SUPPLIER NUMBER TO BE ASSIGNED BY CII Y PURCHASING DIVISION CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Corpuuss City DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Chnsti City of Corpus Christi Ordinance 17112, as amended, requires all persons or firms seeking to do business with the City to rovide 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: Alan Plummer Associates,Inc. P.O.BOX: N/A STREET ADDRESS: 6300 La Calms Drive, CITY: Austin ZIP• 78752 Suite 400 FIRM IS: I. Corporation ❑ 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 Cityof 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) 1�J,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 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 I13A 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 NA • • 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: Rex Hunt,P.E. Title: Principal (Type or Print)Signature of Certifying 0Q4ADate: z/21 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. 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.