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CONTRACT
The, following will constitute the sole'state governmental affairs representation contract.between
HMWK,LLC ("IIMWK"hereinafter) and the City of Round Rock. ("Round Rock"hereinafter),or
its successor in interest.
A. Upon execution of this contract, Round Rock shall engage the services of HMWK, on a
nonexclusive basis, as an independent contractor with the responsibility for providing state
governmental affairs and tax policy services. Such services shall include,but are not limited
to,the following
1. Identify and monitor legislation and regulations affecting Round Rock's
interests with specific emphasis on Round Rock's regulatory and sales and
use tax position.
2. Legislative, regulatory and executive governmental affairs services before
state policy and regulatory organizations as directed. HMWK will provide
tax policy and governmental affairs services to and on behalf of Round Rock
before the Texas Comptroller's office and other tax policy organizations as
directed by Round Rock.
3. Facilitate meetings between Round Rock representatives and key, state and
local officials and tax administrators /regulators.
4. Work with Round Rock officials,its lead governmental affairs team and allies,
including key local business interests to ensure,to the extent appropriate and
feasible,a coordinated strategy and effort.
5. Provide Texas governmental affairs services as directed before the Texas
Legislature, Executive Administration and other regulatory agencies
concerning items and issues surrounding and resulting from activities of the
87f Session of the Texas Legislature.
B. For such engagement, Round Rock will pay HMWK a fee of FIVE THOUSAND AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($5,000.00)per month for the period January 1,2021 through December
31, 2021. The fee shall not cover expenses such as air courier, reproduction, postage,
entertainment,and travel costs,which shall be billed and payable by Round Rock subject to
prior approval by Round Rock if in excess of$100.00.
C. It is understood that IIMWK will function as an independent contractor and will hold
themselves out as such and will be without authority to obligate Round Rock for indebtedness
or other legal obligation.
D. All governmental affairs activities by HIVIWK on behalf of Round Rock will be done in a
prompt manner and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and
regulations and professional standards.Round Rock shall not require HMWK to perform any
action or take part in any activity that is illegal or contrary to applicable federal,state and local
laws and regulations and professional standards.
E. It is understood that IIMWK will be responsible for all appropriate filings including
registration and activity reports to comply with all required state ethics and lobbying laws.
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F. In accordance with Chapter 2270,Texas Government Code,a governmental entity may not
enter into a contract with a company for goods and services unless the contract contains
written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; (2) and will not
boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The signatory executing this Agreement on
behalf of HMWK verifies that HMWK does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel
during the term of this contract.
G. The effective date of this contract is January 1,2021,and it shall terminate on December 31,
2021;provided,however,that this contract may be extend at the end of the initial term for up
to a maximum of two (2) successive one-year periods,unless either party gives written notice
of its intention not to renew at least sixty (60) days prior to the last date of such 'term or
renewal term,as applicable.
H. Notwithstanding any other provision in this contract either party may terminate this contract
without cause by giving written notice at least sixty(60) days prior to the date of termination.
Any payment due for a period which has been interrupted by termination of this contract shall
be pro-rated for the number of days the contract remained in effect. Except for such partial
payment,no further payments will be due from Round Rock.
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John Kroll,Principal Craig or ,Mayor
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
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Complete Nos.1-4 and 6 if there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos.1,2,3,5,and 6 if there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING
1 Name of business entity filing form,and the city,state and country of the business entity's place Certificate Number:
of business. 2021-704329
HMWK, LLC
Austin,TX United States Date Filed:
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is 01/08/2021
being filed.
City of Round Rock Date Acknowledged:
01/15/2021
3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract,and provide a
description of the services,goods,or other property to be provided under the contract.
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Sales and Use Tax policy work
4 Nature of interest
Name of Interested Party City,State,Country(place of business) (check applicable)
Controlling Intermediary
Mathews, Miles Austin,TX United States X
Winick,Seth Austin,TX United States X
Haley,Anthony Austin,TX United States X
Kroll,John Austin,TX United States X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is and my date of birth is
My address is
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in County, State of on the day of ,20
(month) (year)
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V1.1.ceffd98a