R-04-08-12-13D2 - 8/12/2004 RESOLUTION NO. R-04-08-12-13D2
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to retain professional
lobbying services, and
WHEREAS, Randy C. Cain, Attorney at Law, and Susan Rocha of
Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal have submitted a letter of agreement to
provide said services, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said letter of
agreement with Randy C. Cain, Attorney at Law, and Susan Rocha of
Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City a letter of agreement with Randy C. Cain, Attorney
at Law, and Susan Rocha of Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal for
professional lobbying services, a copy of same being attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes .
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted
upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 12th day of August, 4 .
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ATTES :
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secretar
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July 29, 2004
Mayor Nyle Maxwell Jim Nuse
Mayor City Manager
City of Round Rock City of Round Rock
309 E. Main Street 309 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664 Round Rock, Texas 78664
Steve Sheets
City Attorney
City of Round Rock
309 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
RE: Fee Agreement for 79th Legislative Session, Special Sessions, and Interim State
Legislative Activities
Dear Mayor, Jim and Steve,
Randy and I would like to propose the following changes to our agreement for professional
lobbying services for the City of Round Rock. Our discussions with all of you back in February
centered around an increase in our compensation and an extension of the length of the contract.
This letter, therefore, outlines the services proposed to be provided to the City of Round Rock, a
Municipal Corporation ("CITY") by Randy Cain, Attorney at Law, and Susan Rocha of Denton,
Navarro,Rocha& Bernal, a Professional Corporation("COUNSELORS").
Agreement for Legislative Support Services
COUNSELORS will assist CITY in its state governmental relations by conducting all necessary
research, information gathering, contacts and any other supporting activities relating to CITY's
state legislative interests. As requested by CITY, COUNSELORS will continue to monitor
current interim activities and hearings, and will review, analyze and monitor the 79th Legislative
Session convening January 2005, along with any special sessions, and interim state legislative
activities that follow. COUNSELORS will perform these services as requested by the City
Attorney (or designee).
Fee
For the performance of these services, CITY agrees to pay Randy Cain the amount of$5,000.00
per month for the term of the agreement. For the performance of services, the CITY agrees to
pay Susan Rocha the amount of$4,167.00 per month for the term of the agreement. The total
amount of compensation shall be $110,000.00 per year of the initial term.
EXHIBIT
Expenses
In addition to the above fee, CITY will, on written request from COUNSELORS supported by
receipts or other adequate details, reimburse COUNSELORS for reasonable expenses, such as
travel, long-distance telephone and courier charges, reasonably incurred in providing services
under this agreement. The CITY must approve all travel expenses in advance.
Term
The initial term of this agreement will be from August 1, 2004 to July 31, 2006. CITY or
COUNSELORS may terminate the agreement on thirty days written notice.
Second Term
The second term of this agreement will be from August 1,2006 to July 31, 2008. The fee set out
in this agreement for Randy Cain and Susan Rocha shall be increased by 10 percent of the fee
paid to Mr. Cain and Ms. Rocha individually. The total compensation for the second term shall
be $121,000.00 per year.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal. If agreeable to the CITY, please approve
below.
Very truly yours,
C
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Ran y C. Cain, Attorney at Law Susan C Rocha
98 San Jacinto Blvd., Ste. 1300 Denton,Navarro, Rocha&Bernal
Austin, 78701 A Professional Corporation
(512)4766--4716 2517 N. Main Avenue
rcain@mailbmc.com San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 227-3243
(210) 225-4481 Fax
susan.rocha@rampage-sa.com
APPROVED:
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
BY
Date:
Name
Title
DATE: August 6, 2004
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - August 12, 2004
ITEM: 13.D.2. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Agreement with Randy C. Cain, Attorney at Law, and Susan Rocha
of Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal for professional lobbying
services.
Department• Administration
Staff Person• Jim Nuse, City Manager
Justification•
For the past several years the City has retained professional lobbying services from Randy C.
Cain and Susan Rocha. The City would like to continue using their services through 2008.
Funding•
Cost: $110,000 per year for 2004-2006 and $121,000 per year for 2006-2008 (10%
increase)
Source of funds: General Fund
Outside Resources• N/A
Background Information•
The City has retained services since 2002 from Randy C. Cain and Susan Rocha. They have
been instrumental with legislative issues such as Streamlined Sales Tax and higher education
issues associated with the Round Rock Higher Education Center (RRHEC). In the next
regular session, the public school finance lawsuit will be a major issue concerning city
appraisal caps and also reviewing the revenue caps as well.
Public Comment: N/A