21-1832ORDINANCE NO. 21-1832
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME -RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE AN
ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH STANTON LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES
RELATING TO THE CITY'S DECLARED STATE OF LOCAL DISASTER DUE TO COVID-
19 AND ORDERS ISSUED PURSUANT THERETO, AND, AS NEEDED, ASSOCIATED
LITIGATION; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN A NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF 5100,000.00; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary, appropriate, and in the public interest to
engage Stanton LLP to provide professional legal services relating to the City's Declared State of
Local Disaster due to COVID-19 and Orders issued pursuant thereto, and to prepare for the
possibility of litigation associated with same; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code, known as the "Professional
Services Procurement Act," generally provides that a City may not select a provider of professional
services on the basis of competitive bids, but must select the provider of professional services on
the basis of demonstrated competence, knowledge, and qualifications, and for a fair and reasonable
price; and the City Council finds and concludes that the law firm of Stanton LLP (the "Firm") is
appropriately qualified under the provisions of the law to be retained as outside legal counsel for
the City for the Professional Legal Services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided in the City budget for the appropriation of funds
to be used for the Professional Legal Services and finds and concludes that is in the best interest
of the public to retain Stanton LLP for Professional Legal Services; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The recitals contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are true and correct
and are incorporated herewith as part of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. The City Attorney, or designee, is authorized to execute an engagement
letter with the law firm of Stanton LLP for professional legal services relating to City's Declared
State of Local Disaster due to COVID-19 and Orders issued pursuant thereto, and, as needed,
associated litigation ("Professional Legal Services").
SECTION 3. The award of this Engagement Letter is based on the demonstrated
competence and qualifications of Stanton LLP (the "Firm") and the ability of the Firm to perform
the Professional Legal Services needed by the City for a fair and reasonable price.
SECTION 4. The expenditure of funds as pursuant to such engagement letter is
authorized, and any previous expenditures regarding Professional Legal Services are confirmed,
ratified, and approved.
SECTION 5. The City Manager is authorized to expend funds as required by such
engagement letter.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion to approve this ordinance was made by 2)c;c�"h �. �fi� and seconded
by V i C' .� . , �� , the ordinance was passed and approved by the following vote [ % -
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Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the �— H th day of !� V� U S , 2021.
GERARD HUD ETH, MAYOR
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