R-10-12-16-10F2 - 12/16/2010RESOLUTION NO. R -10-12-16-10F2
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to retain professional lobbying services, and
WHEREAS, Randy C. Cain, Attorney at Law, and Julianne Acevedo, Consultant, have
submitted an agreement to provide said services, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said agreement with Randy C. Cain,
Attorney at Law, and Julianne Acevedo, Consultant, 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 an agreement
with Randy C. Cain, Attorney at Law, and Julianne Acevedo, Consultant 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 16th day of December, 2010.
ATTEST:
SARA L. WHITE, City 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
November 5, 2010
EXHIBIT
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Steve Sheets
City Attorney
City of Round Rock
309 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
RE: Fee Agreement for 82nd Legislative Session, Special Sessions, and Interim State
Legislative Activities
Dear Jim and Steve,
I would like to propose the following agreement for our 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 Julianne Acevedo,
Consultant ("CONSULTANTS").
Agreement for Legislative Support Services
CONSULTANTS 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, CONSULTANTS will
continue to monitor current interim activities and hearings, and will review, analyze and
monitor the 82n1 Legislative Session convening January 2011, along with any special
sessions, and interim state legislative activities that follow. CONSULTANTS 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
$6,000.00 per month for the initial term of the agreement. For the performance of services,
the CITY agrees to pay Julianne Acevedo the amount of $2,500.00 per month for the initial
term of the agreement. The total amount of compensation shall be $102,000.00 per year of
the initial term.
Expenses
In addition to the above fee, CITY will, on written request from CONSULTANTS supported
by receipts or other adequate details, reimburse CONSULTANTS 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 November 1, 2010 to October 31, 2012. CITY
or CONSULTANTS may terminate the agreement on thirty days written notice.
Second Term
The second term of this agreement will be from November 1, 2012 to October 31, 2014. For
the performance of these services, the CITY agrees to pay Randy Cain the amount of
$6000.00 per month and Julianne Acevedo the amount of $3,000.00 per month for the second
term of the agreement. The total compensation for the second term shall be $108,000.00 per
year, and shall include the 83rd Legislative Session.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal. If agreeable to the CITY, please
approve below.
Very truly yours,
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Randy C. 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:
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PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY
Agenda Item No. 10F2.
City Council Agenda Summary Sheet
Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Randy C. Cain,
Agenda Caption: Attorney at Law, and Julianne Acevedo, Consultant for professional lobbying services.
Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
Department: Administration
Staff Person making presentation: Cindy Demers
Acting City Manager
Item Summary:
For the past several years, the City has retained professional lobbying services from Randy C. Cain. The City would
like to continue using his services through 2012. Randy has suggested his lobby associate, Julianne Acevedo, as a
replacement for Susan Rocha.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
8.0 — Maintain and enhance public confidence, satisfaction and trust in City Government
$102,000 per year for the first term for 2010 — 2012
Cost: $108,000 per year for the second term for 2012 — 2014
Source of Funds: General Fund
Date of Public Hearing (if required): N/A
Recommended Action: Approval
EXECUTED
DOCUMENT
FOLLOWS
Jim Nuse
City Manager
City of Round Rock
309 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
November 5, 2010
Steve Sheets
City Attorney
City of Round Rock
309 E. Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
RE: Fee Agreement for 82"d Legislative Session, Special Sessions, and Interim State
Legislative Activities
Dear Jim and Steve,
I would like to propose the following agreement for our 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 Julianne Acevedo,
Consultant ("CONSULTANTS").
Agreement for Legislative Support Services
CONSULTANTS 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, CONSULTANTS will
continue to monitor current interim activities and hearings, and will review, analyze and
monitor the 82nd Legislative Session convening January 2011, along with any special
sessions, and interim state legislative activities that follow. CONSULTANTS 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
$6,000.00 per month for the initial term of the agreement. For the performance of services,
the CITY agrees to pay Julianne Acevedo the amount of $2,500.00 per month for the initial
term of the agreement. The total amount of compensation shall be $102,000.00 per year of
the initial term.
Expenses
In addition to the above fee, CITY will, on written request from CONSULTANTS supported
by receipts or other adequate details, reimburse CONSULTANTS 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.
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Term
The initial term of this agreement will be from November 1, 2010 to October 31, 2012. CITY
or CONSULTANTS may terminate the agreement on thirty days written notice.
Second Term
The second term of this agreement will be from November 1, 2012 to October 31, 2014. For
the performance of these services, the CITY agrees to pay Randy Cain the amount of
$6000.00 per month and Julianne Acevedo the amount of $3,000.00 per month for the second
term of the agreement. The total compensation for the second term shall be $108,000.00 per
year, and shall include the 83rd Legislative Session.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal. If agreeable to the CITY, please
approve below.
Very truly yours,
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Randy C. 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
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