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Finanacial Planning and Rate Modeling Services for DME-6229-Award/Ordinance/PricingAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING AND RATE MODELING SERVICES FOR DENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AND WATER/WASTEWATER UTILITIES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (FILE 6229—AWARDED TO NEWGEN STRATEGIES & SOLUTIONS, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO -EXCEED $215,000). WHEREAS, 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, 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, SECTION 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a professional service contract with NewGen Strategies & Solutions, LLC, to provide financial planning and rate modeling services for Denton Municipal Electric and Water/Wastewater Utilities, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to expend funds as required by the attached contract. SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Denton, Texas hereby expressly delegates the authority to take any actions that may be required or permitted to be performed by the City of Denton under File 6229 to the City Manager of the City of Denton, Texas, or his 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. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of OC--- ` 1 2016. CHRIS A' "I'S A ATTEST: JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY BY: APPRI iMEDAtlTO LEGAL FORM: ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY BY: