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R-94-03-10-9C - 3/10/1994WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) in conjunction with the Texas Department of Commerce (TDOC) has approved an award of $1,511,596 to the City of Round Rock (City) to support the proposed expansion of Dell Computer Corporation (Dell), and WHEREAS, the award provides for $50,000.00 in administrative services for professional management services, and WHEREAS, the City has solicited and interviewed applicants for professional management of the award, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract for professional management services with Bill Langford Associates, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the City a Professional Management Services Agreement with Bill Langford Associates, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. RESOLVED this /O day of / i Iake 199 ATTEST: RESOLUTION NO. R-94-03- Mayor PRO-TEM City of Round Rock, Texas PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this / n day of aJLC L ,1994 by and between the City of Round Rock, State of Texas (hereinafter called the "CITY ") acting herein by Charles Culpepper, Mayor, hereunto duly authorized, and Bill Langford Associates (hereinafter called "FIRM ") acting herein by WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to implement a Professional Management Services Agreement under the general direction of the Texas Community Development Program; and WHEREAS, the CITY desires to engage FIRM to render certain services in connection with its infrastructure grant for Dell Computer Corporation, Inc. NOW THEREFORE, the parties do mutually agree as follows: 1. Scope of Services. 1 PART I 1.a. Part II, Scope of Services, is hereby incorporated by reference into this agreement. 1.b. FIRM understands and promises to work closely with the City Manager or his designee or other appropriate city officials; and that the FIRM is to perform any and all related task reasonably required of, it by CITY in . order to fulfill the purposes of the work to be performed. 1.c FIRM shall perform or cause to be performed all the work as set forth in Part II, Scope of Services. 2. Time of Performance. The services of FIRM shall commence on (Month, Day) 1994. In any event, all of the services required and performed hereunder shall be completed no later than two years from the commencement date. 3. Access to Information. It is agreed that all information, data, reports and records and maps as are existing, available and necessary for the carrying out of the work outlined in the Scope of Services shall be furnished to FIRM by the CITY and its agencies. No charge will be made to FIRM for such information and the CITY and its agencies will cooperate with FIRM in every way possible to facilitate the performance of the work described in the contract. 4. Compensation and Method of Payment. The maximum amount of compensation and reimbursement to be paid hereunder shall not exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). Payment to (person /FIRM) shall be based on satisfactory completion of identified milestones in Part III, Payment Schedule of this Contract. 5. Warranty. FIRM warrants that FIRM will exercise diligence and due care and perform in a good and workmanlike manner in the performance of any services by FIRM pursuant to this Contract. 6. Indemnification. FIRM shall comply with the requirements of all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its officers, agents, and employees, from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, causes of action, expenses of litigation, court costs, and attorney's fees, for injury to or death of any person, or for damage to any property, arising out of or in connection with the work done by FIRM under this Contract such indemnity shall apply where the claims, losses, damages, , , causes of action, suits or liability arise in whole or in part from the negligence of CITY. FIRM shall assume full responsibility for payments of Federal, State and local taxes on contributions imposed or required under the Social Security, workmen's compensation and income tax laws. 7. Release. FIRM assumes full responsibility for the work to be erformed hereunder, and hereby releases, relinquishes and discharges C, its officers, agents and employees, from all claims, demands, and causes of action of every kind and character, including the cost of defense thereof, for any injury to including death of, person ( *whether they be third persons, contractor, or employees of either of the parties hereto) and any loss of or damage to property (whether the same be that either of the parties hereto or third parties) caused by or alleged to be caused, arising out of, or in connection with FIRM's work to be performed hereunder whether or not said claims, demands and cuases of action in whole or in part are covered by insurance. 8. Miscellaneous Provisions. 8.a. This Agreement shall be construed under and accord with the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations of the parties created hereunder and performable in Williamson County, Texas. 8.b. This Agreement shall be binding upon and ensure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns where permitted by this Agreement. 8.c. In any case one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof and this Agreement shall not be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. 8.d. If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, cots, and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled. 2 9. Terms and Conditions. This Agreement is subject to the provisions titled, 'Part IV Terms and Conditions" and attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. IN WITNESSETH HEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals. 8.e. This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and a writing to be attached to and incorporated into this Agreement. 8.f. Notice shall be mailed to the addresses designated herein or as may be designated in writing by the parties from time to time and shall be deemed received when sent postage prepared U.S. mail to the following addresses: CITY: CITY OF ROUND ROCK Attn: 221 East Main Street Round Rock, Texas 78664 FIRM: BILL LANGFORD ASSOCIATES Attn: Bill Langford PO Box 14571 Austin, Texas 78641 -4517 , 8.g. No waiver by either party hereto of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed or, construed to be waiver of any other term or condition or subsequent_ waiver of the same term or condition. 8.h. This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no other agreement, statement, or promise relating to the subject matter of this Agreement which not contained herein .. shall be valid or binding. .. •, Mayor Po _-7-gry asee7 S7LUk[ FIRM: BILL LANGFORD ASSOCIATES by Title: 3 A. PROJECT MANAGEMENT B. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 4 PART II PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SCOPE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES The FIRM shall provide the following scope of services: 1. Establish provisions for retaining records for a minimum of seven (7) years. 2. Establish a file related to benefit of low /moderate income persons from contract activities. 3. Review all sections of the TDHCA contract for accuracy. 4. Address and clear all applicable TDHCA contract special conditions. 5. Prepare the City's designated depository /authorization signature form and submit to the City for its review, execution and submission to TDHCA. 6. Prepare and maintain all project reporting requirements, including but not limited quarterly progress reports, financial reports and compliance reports (MBE, Labor Compliance, etc.). 7. Assist the City with preparation of Budget /Program Amendments. 1. Establish and maintain financial records consisting of registers, journals, and ledgers. 2. Organize and maintain financial files. 3. Maintain the City's TDHCA accounting operations. (a) Prepare draw down requests for execution by the City. (b) Review invoices for payment and file backup documentation and submit to the City for review. (c) Enter transactions in bookkeeping records. (d) Reconcile bank statements, if separate bank account for project is maintained. 1 (e) Prepare financial reports. 4. Maintain property management and control records. 5. Assist the City to establish procedures to handle the use of any TCDP program income, if applicable. C ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 1. Establish and maintain environmental review file records (Section 20 of the TDHCA contract). 2. Review for compliance the environmental assessment done by Environmental Certifying Officer. 3. Coordinate activities with those of any other federal or state agency responsible for implementing applicable environmental laws. 4. If the project is amended or changed, the original environmental assessment will be re-evaluated and documented in the file. 5. Prepare request for release of funds and certifications. 6. Compliance with other applicable laws and authorities. 7. Clear project of TDHCA contract special conditions relating to environmental assessment. D. ACQUISITIONS 1. Determine category/type of acquisition required for TDHCA project. 2.. Maintain documentation of ownership on file for the City owned • property and /or rights -of -way. 3. Maintain a separate acquisition file for each parcel of real property acquired. 4. Maintain documentation, at a minimum, of the survey, legal description, recording and transfer of title for each parcel of real property acquired. 5. Maintain appropriate acquisition records for each parcel acquired. 6. If acquisition requires donation procedures and the uniform act is applicable, the following will be accomplished: 2 (a) Prepare for distribution and document file with the preliminary acquisition notices. (b) Document file regarding evidence of receipt of the notices. (c) Assist the City with the procurement services of a qualified independent appraiser to prepare appraisal which establishes fair market value and document file unless the owner of the property releases them in writing from such obligation. (d) Invite owner to accompany the appraiser and document file unless the owner of the property has released the City from obtaining an appraisal. (e) Review the appraisal report format if an appraisal is required. (f) Prepare notice to the property owner in writing to establish just compensation for donated property prior to the actual donation. (g) Prepare for purchase and payment, including provision of purchase and receipt of payment -proof of recording of deed, provision of owner with statement of his /her rights under the uniform act, and preparation and distribution of written notices and determinations not to purchase if the County determines not to acquire the property. (h) Address and document file all appeals related to acquisition matters, if applicable. 7. If acquisition requires donation procedures and involves the use of an internal valuation process, the following will be accomplished: (a) Establish a straightforward written method for an internal valuation process that can be applied fairly, equitable and consistently to all portions of property needed for the TCDP project that establishes fair market value of all affected properties. (b) Obtain information for each property needed from the appropriate tax appraisal district regarding the most recent valuation of same. (c) Prepare letters inviting donations of permanent easements and rights -of -way from property owners which include a description of the need for the property, a dear statement regarding benefits of the project to the individual and the City, and accurately drawn rendering, and statement to appraise property at fair market value 3 (d) Provide for provisions for appropriate and documented responses of property owners. (e) Prepare release to donate the property for the property owner and a waiver of rights concerning the property via the execution of agreement to donate real property to a public agency. 8. If acquisition requires voluntary procedures, the following must be accomplished: (a) Prepare for publication a public solicitation notice prior to any voluntary acquisition activities which explains that unless the City and property owner reach mutually agreeable terms and conditions on the sale, the City could not otherwise acquire such property. = (b) Assist the City in negotiation with property owners that voluntarily propose to sell such property to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions of sale. E. LABOR STANDARDS and to offer just compensation at the owner's request, statement that the property owner is not obligated to donate the property. 1. Accomplish remaining environmental clearance requirements and assist the City or the engineer with clearance of all other special contract conditions. 2. Assist the City with the appointment of local labor standards compliance officer and submit copy of same to TDHCA. 3. Completion of all acquisition of real property; easements; rights -of -way needed for the project. 4. Prepare notice of contract award and pre - construction conference. 5. Hold pre - construction conference and prepare copy of report /minutes, submittal of same to TDHCA. 6. Submit reports of additional classification and rates, if applicable. 7. Accomplish review of weekly payroll records and statements of compliance, including enforcement of compliance activities. 8. Review and processing of progress payments. 4 9. Review certificate of construction completion and issuance of dear lien certificate and document files. F. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 1. Assist the City with compliance with applicable federal and state laws, orders and regulations related to fair housing and equal employment opportunity. 2. Assist the City with incorporating, implementing and documenting activities which ensure that the City is affirmatively furthering fair housing. 3. Assist the City with incorporating, implementing and documenting compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity provisions: (1) Personnel policies and practices; (2) Affirmative Action Plan/Section 3; and, (3) complaint procedures. 4. Monitor the business to be assisted with TCDP funds to ensure that required non - discriminatory and equal opportunity regulations have been followed. 5. Monitor the construction contractor to ensure that required non- discriminatory and equal opportunity regulations have been followed: (a) Check for inclusion of all applicable equal "opportunity provisions and certifications in bid packet; (b) Section 3 Plan /Affirmative Action Plan; (c) Monthly Utilization Report. 6. Maintain central records and compliance with reporting requirements. (a) Monthly Utilization Report (if construction completed using force account labor). (b) Minority Business Enterprise Report. (c) Record of all fmal project beneficiaries by ethnicity and gender. (e) Private Business Employment Report. G. CONTRACT /PROCUREMENT 1. Establish and maintain general procurement procedures that satisfy the objectives contained in OMB circular A -102, Attadunent O. 5 (a) Maintain record keeping /compliance documentation; (b) Assist the City with establishing contract administrative procedures to verify financial contractual and programmatic compliance. H. JOB CREATION /RETENTION 1. Provide the business to be assisted with TCDP funds with documents to facilitate job reporting to the City. 2. Contact the business to be assisted with TCDP funds to obtain data to prepare quarterly Private Business Employment Reports to TDHCA. 3. Prepare quarterly TDHCA Private Business Employment Reports. 4. Submittal of quarterly Private Business Employment Reports to TDHCA. 5. Monitor progress of corporation for compliance with its hiring plan and goals. 6. Obtain documents from business to monitor Corporations' Commitment to the Jobs Training and Partnership Act (JTPA), if any. L AUDIT /CLOSE -OUT PROCEDURES 1. Prepare the final Project Completion Report, including descriptio of all TCDP contract activities, LMI beneficiaries documented, and a final MBE report and a summary monthly employment utilization report. 2. Assist City in responding to any previous monitoring findings to TDHCA that relate to this project. 3. Assist City in resolving any third party claims against the project, if necessary. 4. Prepare the Certificate of Completion and submit to the City for review and submission to TDHCA following the resolution of any third -party claims. 5. If applicable, prepare a revised Certificate of Completion and submit to the City for review and submission to TDHCA following the resolution of any third -party claims. 6. Assist the City with a notice to TDHCA within 30 days of the contract end of the City's intent to secure audit services. 6 7. Assist the City in the procurement of the services of a qualified and independent auditor, if necessary. 8. Provide the auditor with copies of TCDP audit guidelines. 9. Discuss with the auditor the securing of a Federal Cognizant Agency. 10. Make all records available to the auditor. 11. Submit three copies of the audit report to TDHCA, within 30 days of completion of the audit. ` 12. Resolve all audit findings, if applicable 13. Prepare for processing final payment /draw downs. 7 PART III PAYMENT SCHEDULE PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES 1. Set up recordkeeping system 2. Complete the Environmental Assessment and obtain clearance letter. 1 The CITY shall reimburse FIRM for management services provided for completion of the following project milestones and any related expenses per the following: 5% 10% 3. Review of Texas Capital Fund (TCF) documents, prepare contract between the CITY and the business assisted to ensure compliance with the State's contract. 15% 4. Comply with TCF contract special conditions that must be met prior to funding. 10% 5. Clearance of all remaining Special Conditions 5% 6. Monitor job creation 15% 7. File quarterly reports 5% 8. Review real property acquisition for compliance with Uniform Act 10% 9. Completion of Bid /Contract Award /pre - construction conference 10% 10. Labor Standards /Construction Completion /Compliance with Davis -Bacon 10% 11. Filing of all required Close -Out documents 5% Total 100% PART IV TERMS AND CONDITIONS PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES 1. Termination of Contract for Cause: If, through any cause, the FIRM shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner it's obligations under this Contract, or if the FIRM shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Contract, the CITY shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written notice to the FIRM of such termination and ' specifying the effective date thereof, at least five days before the effective date of such termination. In such event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports prepared by the FIRM under this Contract shall at the option of the CITY, become its property and the FIRM shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed hereunder. - Notwithstanding the above, the FIRM shall not be relieved of liability to the CITY for damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of the Contract by the FIRM, and the CITY may withhold any payments to the FIRM for the purpose of set -off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the CITY from the FIRM is determined. 2. Termination for Convenience of the CITY. The CITY may terminate this Contract at any time by giving at least ten (10) days notice in writing to the FIRM. If the Contract is terminated by the CITY as provided herein, the FIRM will be paid for the time provided and expenses incurred up to the termination date. If this Contract is terminated due to the fault of the FIRM, Paragraph 1 hereof relative to termination shall apply. 3. Changes. The CITY may, from time to time, request changes in the scope of the services of the FIRM to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of the FIRM's compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the CITY and the FIRM, shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Contract. 4. Personnel. 4.a. The FIRM represents that it has, or will secure at his own expense, all personnel required in performing the services under this Contract. Such personnel shall not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with the CITY. 4.b. All of the services required hereunder will be performed by the FIRM or under his /her supervision and all personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized or permitted under State and Local law to perform such services. 4.c. None of the work or services covered by the contract shall be subcontracted without the prior written approval of the CITY. Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specified by written contract or agreement and shall be subject to each provision of this Contract. 1 5. Assignability. In the event of an assignment by FIRM to which CITY has consented, the assignee or its legal representative shall agree in writing with CITY to personally assume, perform, and be bound by the covenants, obligations, and agreements contained herein. 6. Reports and Information. The FIRM, at such times and in such forms as the CITY may require, shall furnish the CITY such periodic reports as it may require pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this Contract, the costs and obligations incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other matters covered by the Contract. 7. Records and Audits. The FIRM shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to the Contract and such other records as may be deemed necessary by the CTTY to assure proper accounting for all project funds, both Federal and non - Federal shares. These records will be made available for audit purposes to the CITY or any authorized representative, and will be retained for three years after the expiration of this Contract unless permission to destroy them is granted by the CITY. 8. Findings Confidential. All of the reports, information, data, etc., prepared or assembled by the FIRM under this contract are confidential and the:FIRM _ agrees that they shall not be made available to arty individual or organization without prior written approval of the CITY. 9. Copyright. No report, maps, or other documents produced in whole or in part under this Contract shall be the subject of an application for copyright by or on behalf of the FIRM. 10. Compliance with Local Laws. The FIRM shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of the State and local governments, and the FIRM shall save the CITY harmless with respect to any damages arising from any tort done in performing any of the work embraced by this Contract. 11. Equal Employment Opportunity. During the performance of this Contract, the FIRM agrees as fo ows: 11.a. The FIRM will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sex, color or national origin. The FIRM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treat during employment, without regard to their race, creed, sex, color, or national ongin. Such action shall include, but limited to, the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, induding apprenticeship. The FIRM agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the CITY setting forth the provisions of this discrimination clause. 11.b. The FIRM will, in all solidtation or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the FIRM, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex or national origin. 2 11.c. The FIRM will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for any work covered by the Contract so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor, provided that the foregoing provisions shall not apply to contract or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials. 11.d. The FIRM will include the provisions "a" through "c" in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted. 12. Civil Rights Act of 1964. Under Title I of the Civil Right Act of 1964, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving subjected financial assistance. 13. Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. 13.a. No person in the United States shall on the ground of race, color, national origin, or sex be exduded from partidpation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this title. 14. "Section 3" Compliance in the Provision of Training, Employment and Business Opportunities. 14.a. The work to be performed under this contract is on a project assisted under a program providing direct Federal financial assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban development and is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u. Section 3 requires that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be given to lower income residents of the project area and contract for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns which are located in, or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the area of the project. 14.b. The parties to this contract will comply with the provisions of said Section 3 and the regulations issued pursuant thereto by the Secret of Housing a nd Urban Development set forth in 24 C.F.R 235, and all applicable rules and orders of the Department issued thereunder prior to the execution of this Contract. The parties to the Contract certify and agree that they are under no contractual or other disability which would prevent them from complying with these requirements. 14.c. The contractor will send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which he /she has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, if any, a notice advising the said labor organization or workers' representative of his /her commitments under this Section 3 clause and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment or training. 3 14.d. The contract will include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract for work in connection with the project and will, at the direction of the applicant for or recipient of Federal financial assistance, take appropriate action pursuant to the subcontract upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of regulations issued by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 24 C.F.R. Part 135. The contract will not subcontract with any subcontractor where it has notice or knowledge that the latter has been found in violation of regulations under 24 C.F.R. Part 135 and will not let any subcontract unless the subcontractor has first provided it with a preliminary statement of ability to comply with the requirements of these regulations. 14.e. Compliance with the provisions of Section 3, the regulations set forth in 24 C.F.R. Part 135, and all applicable rules and orders of the Department issued hereunder prior to the execution of the contract, shall be a condition of the federal financial assistance provided to the project, binding upon the applicant or recipient for such assistance, its successors and assigns. Failure to fulfill these requirements shall subject he applicant or recipient, its contracts and subcontractors, its successors and assigns to those sanctions specified by the grant or loan agreement or contract through which federal assistance is provided, and to such sanctions as'are specified by 24 C.F.R Part 135. 15. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794) 15.a. No otherwise qualified individual with handicaps shall, solely by reason of his or her handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance. 15.b. The contractor agrees to comply with the rules, regulations, and - relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to the Act. 15.c. In the event of the contractor's non - compliance with the requirements of this clause, actions for non - compliance may be taken in accordance with the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to the Act. 16. Interest of Members of a CITY. No member of the governing body of the CITY and no other officer, employee, or agent of the CITY who exercise any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract, and the FIRM shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance. 17. Interest of Other Local Public Officials. No member of the governing body of the locality and no other public official of such locality, who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract; and the FIRM shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance. 4 18. Interest of FIRM and Employees. The FIRM covenants that he /she presently - has no interest and shall not acquire interest, direct or indirect, in the study area or any parcels therein or any other interest which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of his /her services hereunder. The FIRM further covenants that in the performance of this Contract, no person having any such interest shall be employed. M 5 1 s Date: March 8, 1994 Subject: City Council Meeting, March 10, 1994 Item: 9.C. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for professional services with Bill Langford Associates for the Texas Capital Fund infrastructure grant. Staff Resource Person: Joe Vining Recommendation: Approval The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) contract provides $50,000 for professional management services. Bill Langford Associates has been selected to perform and monitor all administrative duties required to comply with the TDHCA contract. Langford will work dosely with the Planning Department and Public Works and will be the City's liaison with TDHCA concerning the Texas Capital Fund grant for the Dell Computer Corporation expansion site in Round Rock.