R-00-09-14-10A1 - 9/14/2000RESOLUTION NO. R- 00- 09- 14 -10A1
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to retain professional
lobbying services, and
WHEREAS, Peggy Smith Croslin, a registered lobbyist, has
submitted a contract to provide said services, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said contract
with Peggy Smith Croslin, 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 contract with Peggy Smith Croslin, for
professional lobbying services, a copy of said agreement being attached
hereto 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, and the Act.
JO LAND, City Secretary
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City of Round Rock, Texas
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
Peggy Smith Croslin, a registered lobbyist, will provide the following professional
services for the City of Round Rock:
Develop a Legislative Agenda for the 77 Texas Legislative Session;
Communicate directly with members of the Legislature, staffs and administrative
personnel;
Assist in the introduction and process of legislative initiatives during the session;
Inform members of the Legislature of provisions of proposed or pending
legislation which Round Rock opposes due to negative or adverse impact;
Prepare witnesses and assist with the scheduling of witnesses before legislative
committees;
Monitor pending and proposed legislation affecting Round Rock, and;
Perform such other services including, but not limited to, coordination, planning
and implementation of activities relating to issues involving the city including, but
not limited to: major transportation and infrastructure projects, water and
wastewater matters, and regulatory matters.
Representing Round Rock before CAMPO, TxDOT and other governmental
agencies as requested by Round Rock
In return for the provision of the above - described services, the City of Round Rock will
pay to Peggy Smith Croslin the following sums:
$4,000 initial retainer upon contract date and $3,500 per month, plus expenses
beginning September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001. Expenses are defined as out of
pocket expenses for copying, phone charges, and other ordinary occurrences. Any
expense over $200 will be approved prior to charge.
Either party hereto may terminate this contract upon 30 day notice to the other party.
Approved and executed,
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Pe 1 mith Croslin
Legislative Consultant
6309 Northgrove Rd
Austin, Texas 78731
5121338 -1777
Date
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Date
DATE: September 8, 2000
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — September 14, 2000
ITEM: 10.A.1. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract
with Peggy Smith Croslin for lobbying services. The contract is to
provide services for the coordination, planning and implementation of
activities relating to issues involving the City including, but not limited
to: major transportation and infrastructure projects, water and
wastewater matters and regulatory matters. Staff Resource Person: Bob
Bennett, City Manager.
Peggy has agreed to a fee of $3,500 per month and a contract that expires in August. In the past
Peggy has charged $4,000 per month during the Legislative Session and $3,000 when the
legislature is out of session. Peggy has become an important actor in our highway efforts and
her services are greatly needed.
Mayor • -
, Robert A. Sdaka, Jr.
Mayor Pro -tem
tom Nielson'
Council Members
Alan McCraw
Carrie Pitt
-Earl Palmer
Isabel Callahan
City Manager
Robert L Bennett Jr..
(Sty Attorney
Stephan L Sheets
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
August 15, 2001
Ms. Peggy Smith Croslin
Legislative Consultant
6309 Northgrove Road
Austin, Texas 78731
Dear Ms. Croslin:
The City of Round Rock currently has a contract with you for a lobbying service, which
is due to expire August 31, 2001. Thank you for representing the City's interest during
and after the Legislature was in session regarding issues of great importance to us.
Unfortunately, at this time we will not be able to continue using your service.
Please let this letter serve as a notice that the City of Round Rock will not be renewing
your contract for lobbying services.
Again, thank you for the service you provided to the City of Round Rock.
erely,
Rob • L. Bennett, Jr., AICP
City Manager
Fax: 512- 218 -7097
221 East Main Street
Round Rock. Texas 78664
512 -218 -5400
1 -800- 735- 2989TDD - 1 -800- 735 -2988 Voice -
www.ci.round- rock.tx.us
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Mayor
Robert A. Stluka, Jr.
Mayor Pro -tent
Earl M. Hairston
Connell Members
Tom Nielson
Carrie Pitt
Earl Palmer
Isabel Callahan
Jimmy Joseph
City Manager
Robert L Bennet[ Jr.
City Attorney
Stephan L Sheets
November 17, 2000
Peggy Smith Croslin
6309 Northgrove Road
Austin, TX 78731
Dear
Sincerely,
Joanne Land
City Secretary
Enclosures
Fax: 512- 218 -7097 1 -800- 735 -2989 TDD
www.ci.round- rock.tx.us
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
512 - 218 -5400
The Round Rock City Council approved Resolution No. R- 00- 09- 14 -10A1 at their
regularly scheduled meeting on September 14, 2000. This resolution approves the
contract with Peggy Smith Croslin for professional lobbying services.
Enclosed is a copy of the resolution and contract for your files. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
1- 800 -735 -2988 Voice
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