R-96-09-12-10B - 9/12/1996WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to retain
professional lobbying services, and
WHEREAS, McKinley, Smith & Seale has submitted an agreement
to provide said services, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said
agreement with McKinley, Smith & Seale, 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 McKinley, Smith & Seale, for
professional lobbying services, a copy of said agreement being
attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
RESOLVED this 12th day of September, 1996.
ATTEST:
E LAND, City Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 96- 09- 12 -10B
CHARLES CULPE'PER, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
Peggy Smith, a registered lobbyist, and her firm, McKinley, Smith and Seale, will
provide the following professional services to the City of Round Rock:
• Assist in the formulation of a Legislative Action Plan for the 75th Texas
Legislative Session;
• Directly communicate Round Rock policy positions to members of the
Legislature, staffs of legislators 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, representing Round
Rock before ATS, TXDOT and other governmental agencies as requested by
Round Rock.
In return for the provision of above described services the City of Round Rock will pay
to McKinley, Smith and Seale the following sums:
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$2,000 initial retainer upon contract date and $2,000 p r month, plus expenses,
beginning September 12, 1996. As of January 1, 199 , Round Rock will pay $3,000 per
month, plus expenses, during the remainder of the five month legislative session.
Expenses are defined as out of pocket expenses for copying, phone charges, and other
ordinary occurrences. Any expense over $100 will be approved prior to charge.
Either party hereto may terminate this contract upon 30 days notice to the other party.
Approved and executed,
A.
Pesa Smith
McKinley, Smith and Seale
1712 E. Riverside Dr, Box 138
Austin, Texas 78741
512/443 -5247
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
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Date
DATE: September 10, 1996
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, September 12, 1996
ITEM: 10.B Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to
execute an agreement with McKinley, Smith &
Seale for lobbying services
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: Bob Bennett and /or Steve Sheets
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the resolution
At the Council's retreat there was discussion regarding the
need for the City to retain the services of a professional lobbyist
to represent the City's interests during the upcoming legislative
session. The firm of McKinley, Smith & Seale has submitted an
agreement to provide the needed lobbying services.
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07/31/1997 13:24 5127070099000 MS9: •
Mr. Bob Bennett
City Manager
City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Dear Bob:
Enclosed is a draft proposal In which I have described the type of services I believe my
firm and I could perform for the City of Round Rock. After discussing this with
Councilmember Stluka and Steve Sheets. I am providing an outline of services and
issues for your consideration. I believe our services best complement public relations or
communications.
While representing the City during the 75th Legislative Session, 1 encountered several
important Items which remain yet to be completed. Of particular importance to the City are:
federal and state funding for major transportation projects in this area, coordination of the
newly created tollroad division of TxDOT, implementation of the commuter rail district and
local decisions regarding a possible regional tollroad authority.
Actions during the upcoming months of August through October will be especially important
for the City. Several opportunities are scheduled which include meetings with US Senators.
congressmen Secretary of Transportation and the Texas Transportation
Commission members.
The types of services to be performed by our firm could include the following:
• Preparation, coordination and release of news releases and other communications.
• Liaison with Senators' Wentworth, Ogden; Rep. Krusee, Congressmen Smith and
Paul; and Senators' Gramm and Hutchison.
Liaison with key state and federal administrative personnel,
Planning, coordination and execution of meetings with Legislators, agency heads and
city officials.
Monitor appropriate agency board and commission meetings.
Assisting in the development of the city's legislative agenda.
Thank you for this opportunity to present this and I look forward to discussing this with you
at your earliest convenience.
McKinley, Smith and Seale
1712 Fast Riverside, No. 138
Austin, Texas 78741
512/443 -5247 512/707- 0099(fr)
July 31, 1997
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1712 East Riverside, No. 138
Austin, Texas 7874I
5I2/443 -5247 512/707- 0099(fax)
DRAFT PROPOSAL
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McKinley, Smith and Seale will provide the following services to the City of Round Rock:
Coordination, planning and completion of activities relating to transportation matters
including, but not limited to, state and federal funding of major transportation projects in
the Round Rode area. Current major transportation projects include SH45, Loop1, SH
130, and the intersection of FM1325 and IH35.
In addition to transportation matters described above, the firm will provide the following:
• Preparation, coordination and release of news releases, letters, resolutions,
proposals and other communications.
• Liaison with Senators' Wentworth, Ogden; Rep. Krusee, Congressmen Smith and
Paul; and Senators' Gramm and Hutchison.
• Liaison with key state and federal administrative personnel.
• Planning, coordination and execution of meetings, events, press conferences,
hearings, followup writing campaigns, etc. with legislators, agency heads and city
officials.
Monitor appropriate agency board and commission meetings.
Assist with developing the city's legislative agenda.
Peggy Smith, as principal, and McKinley, Smith and Seale will provide the above
described services for 52,000 due at the time of contract date and $75 per hour (billed
at quarter hour increments), with a 20 hour per month guaranteed, plus expenses'. MSS
shall issue a monthly statement to the City.
'Expenses shall include costs to MSS for printing, copying, long distance charges, travel
and costs directly associated with projects. Singular expenses in excess of $200 shall
be approved in advance.
Mayor
Charles Culpepper
Mayor Pro-tem
Earl Palmer
Council Members
Robert Stluka
Rod Morgan
Rick Stewart
Mantra Chavez
Jbnmy Joseph
City Manager
Robert L Bennett, Jc
City Attorney
Stephan L Sheets
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
September 17, 1996
Ms. Peggy Smith
McKinley, Smith and Seale
1712 E. Riverside Drive, Box 138
Austin, TX 78741
Dear Ms. Smith:
Resolution No. R- 96- 09- 12 -10B was approved by the Round Rock
City Council on September 12, 1996. -
Enclosed is a copy of the resolution and the agreement for your
files. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
1-A
Joanne Land
Assistant City Manager/
City Secretary
Enclosure(s)
Fax: 512- 218 -7097
1.800. 735- 2989TDD 1. 800. 735- 2988
221 Fast Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
512-218-5400