R-08-08-28-9E5 - 8/28/2008RESOLUTION NO. R -08-08-28-9E5
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 28th day of August, 2008.
ATTEST: C
SARA L. WHITE, City
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Secretary
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ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
Jim Nuse
City Manager
City of Round Rock
309 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
July 7, 2008
Steve Sheets
City Attorney
City of Round Rock
309 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
RE: Fee Agreement for 81st Legislative Session, Special Sessions, Interim State
Legislative Activities, and renewal option
Dear Jim and Steve,
Randy and I would like to propose the following agreement for our continued professional
lobbying services for the City of Round Rock.
This letter 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 81st Legislative Session convening January 2009, 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), and if renewed, the same
activities for the 82nd Legislative Session.
First Term
For the performance of these services, CITY agrees to pay Randy Cain the amount of
$5,750.00 per month for the initial term of the agreement. For the performance of services,
the CITY agrees to pay Susan Rocha the amount of $5,041.67 per month for the initial term
of the agreement. The total amount of compensation shall be $129,500.00 per year of the
initial term. This represents an increase of a little more than 7% over the previous contract.
Second Term
The second term of this agreement will be from August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2012. For the
performance of these services, the CITY agrees to pay Randy Cain the amount of $6000.00
per month and Susan Rocha the amount of $5,545.84 per month for the second term of the
agreement. The total compensation shall be $138,550.00 per year of the second term. This
represents an increase of a little less than 7% from the first term.
Terms
The initial term of this agreement will be from August 1, 2008 to July 31, 2010. This contract
is renewable for an additional two year term beginning August 1, 2010 and ends July 31,
2012. CITY or COUNSELORS may terminate the agreement on thirty days written notice.
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.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal. If agreeable to the CITY, please
approve below.
Very truly yours,
G C,
R. dy . Cain, Attorney at Law
Law Office of Randy Cain
1122 Colorado Street, Suite 106
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 637-4994
(512) 474-4567 Fax
rcain@rcainlaw.com
APPROVED:
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
BY
Name:
Title:
Susai C. Rocha
Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal
A Professional Corporation
2517 N. Main Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 227-3243
(210) 225-4481 Fax
susan.rocha@rampage-sa.com
DATE:
DATE: August 21, 2008
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — August 28, 2008
ITEM: 9E5. 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:
Staff Person:
Justification:
Administration
Jim Nuse, City Manager
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 2012.
Funding:
Cost: $129,500.00 for the first term for 2008-2009 which represents an
increase of about 7% from the previous contract (R -04-08-12-13D2)
$138,550.00 per year for the second term from August 1, 2010 to July 31,
2012 which represents an increase of a little Tess than 7% from the initial
term.
Source of funds: General Fund
Outside Resources: N/A
Background Information:
Susan and Randy have represented the City since 2002. They also provided a recent update to
the city council during the 2008 Summer Retreat.
Public Comment: N/A
EXECUTED
DOCUMENT
FOLLOWS
Jim Nuse
City Manager
City of Round Rock
309 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
July 7, 2008
Steve Sheets
City Attorney
City of Round Rock
309 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
RE: Fee Agreement for 81st Legislative Session, Special Sessions, Interim State
Legislative Activities, and renewal option
Dear Jim and Steve,
Randy and I would like to propose the following agreement for our continued professional
lobbying services for the City of Round Rock.
This letter 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 81St Legislative Session convening January 2009, 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), and if renewed, the same
activities for the 821x1 Legislative Session.
First Term
For the performance of these services, CITY agrees to pay Randy Cain the amount of
$5,750.00 per month for the initial term of the agreement. For the performance of services,
the CITY agrees to pay Susan Rocha the amount of $5,041.67 per month for the initial term
of the agreement. The total amount of compensation shall be $129,500.00 per year of the
initial term. This represents an increase of a little more than 7% over the previous contract.
Second Term
The second term of this agreement will be from August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2012. For the
performance of these services, the CITY agrees to pay Randy Cain the amount of $6000.00
per month and Susan Rocha the amount of $5,545.84 per month for the second term of the
agreement. The total compensation shall be $138,550.00 per year of the second term. This
represents an increase of a little less than 7% from the first term.
Terms
The initial term of this agreement will be from August 1, 2008 to July 31, 2010. This contract
is renewable for an additional two year term beginning August 1, 2010 and ends July 31,
2012. CITY or COUNSELORS may terminate the agreement on thirty days written notice.
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.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal. If agreeable to the CITY, please
approve below.
Very truly yours,
i'
R. dy . Cain, Attorney at Law
Law Office of Randy Cain
1122 Colorado Street, Suite 106
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 637-4994
(512) 474-4567 Fax
rcain@rcainlaw.com
APPROVED:
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
Susa6 C. Rocha
Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal
A Professional Corporation
2517 N. Main Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 227-3243
(210) 225-4481 Fax
susan.rocha@,rampage-sa.com
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