24-033 - 7480-005 - Ordinance ExecutedORDINANCE NO. 24-033
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME-RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH 7 ARROWS LAND STAFF, LLC, FOR LAND AND
EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS AND RELOCATION ADVISORY SERVICES FOR THE WD-LC
TRANSMISSION EASEMENT ACQUISITION (SPENCER TO LOCUST TRANSMISSION
LINE) AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1-35 SIGN RELOCATION
PROJECT FOR THE REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT AS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT;
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROViDrNG AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (RFQ 7480-o05 – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
ADVISORY SERVICES AWARDED TO 7ARROWS LAND STAFF, LLC, IN THE NOT-TO-
EXCEED AMOUNT OF $114,000.00).
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2021, the City Council approved a pre-qualified real estate firm
list for the Real Estate Department (Ordinance 21-427), and the professional services provider (the
“Provider”) mentioned in this ordinance is being selected as the most highly qualified on the basis of
its demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the proposed professional services; and
WHEREAS, this procurement was undertaken as part of the City’s governmental
function; and
WHEREAS, the fees under the proposed contract are fair and reasonable and are consistent
with, and not higher than, the recommended practices and fees published by the professional
associations applicable to the Provider’s profession, and such fees do not exceed the maximum
provided by law; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager, or their designee, is hereby authorized to enter into an
agreement with 7Arrows Land Staff, LLC, for land and easement acquisitions and relocation
advisory services for the WD-LC Transmission Easement Acquisition (Spencer to Locust
Transmission Line) and Texas Department of Transportation 1-35 Sign Relocation project for the Real
Estate Department, a copy of which is incorporated by reference herein.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to expend funds as required
by the contract referenced herein.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Denton, hereby expressly delegates the
authority to take any actions that may be required or permitted to be performed by the City of
Denton under this ordinance to the City Manager of the City of Denton, or their designee.
SECTION 4. The findings in the preamble of this ordinance are incorporated herein by
reference.
SECTION 5 This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion to approve +is ordinance was made by Eff baR Reel and
seconded by ,j at Nbl ja w J . This ordinance was passed and approved by
the following vote U -
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck, District 2:
Paul Meltzer, District 3 :
Joe Holland, District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23 ' a da, of
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GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
Digitally signed by Marcella Lunn
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Date: 2024.01.08 16:52:38 -06'CXy