21-144121-1441ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME-RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LLOYD GOSSELrNK
ROCHELLE & TOWNSEND, P.C., FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES RELATING TO
THE CITY’S COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS ELECTRIC
TRANSMISSION COST OF SERVICE RATE FILING, RULES, RULEMAKING, AND
PROCEEDINGS, AS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (FILE
7762 – PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AWARDED TO LLOYD GOSSELINK
ROCHELLE & TOWNSEND, P.C., IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $550,000.00).
WHEREAS, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., 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, 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
professional service contract referenced herein with Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.,
for professional legal services relating to the City’s compliance with Public Utility Commission of
Texas electric transmission cost of service rate filing, rules, rulemaking, and proceedings.
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, 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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Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
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Brian Beck, District 2:
Jesse Davis, District 3 :
Alison Maguire, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 :
Paul Mteltzer, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED this th, 'Ioth d,y ,f To ll , 2021.
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ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
CATHERINE CLIFTON, INTERIM CiTY ATTORNEY
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BY
Digitally signed by Marcella Lunn
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email=MaKella.Lunn@cityofdenton.com
Date: 2021.07.13 17:05:47 -05'00'
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