24-1568 - 8580 - Ordinance ExecutedORDINANCE NO. 24-1568
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME-RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HANCE SCARBOROUGH, LLP, FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE
CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF DENTON AS SET FORTH [N THE
CONTRACT; PROVID[NG FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (RFQ 8580 – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR CONSULTATION SERVICES AWARDED TO HANCE SCARBOROUGH, LLP, FOR
TWO (2) YEARS, WITH THE OPTION FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR
EXTENSION, IN THE TOTAL FOUR (4) YEAR NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $369,600.00).
WHEREAS, Hance Scarborough, LLP, the professional services provider (the “Provider”)
set forth 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 authorized to enter into the service
contract attached hereto with Hance Scarborough, LLP, for state legislative consultation services for
the City of Denton.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to expend funds as required
by the attached contract.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Denton, Texas 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.
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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 :
Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the ao- day ,f ALS.b+2024
GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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