Res 2015-120/approving an agreement between the City of San Marcos, Texas and the Normandy Group, L.L.C. providing for Federal Governmental Relations Services for two years

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impair an unbiased performance of the consulting services or other duties under this engagement. Should an issue arise that may become a conflict, The Normandy Group will keep the City apprised of steps it will take to work with the entities involved and provide recommendations to best resolve the conflict or issue. 4. City's Responsibilities a) The City will provide information to Normandy regarding the City's requirements for Normandy's services under this Agreement. b) The City will designate an authorized representative to act on the City's behalf with respect to this Agreement. The City will evaluate documents and information submitted by Normandy, and provide appropriate responses to Normandy on issues requiring a decision or approval by the City. 5. Term; Termination of Agreement a) The term of this Agreement begins on the Effective Date and will end September 30, 2017. b) This Agreement may be terminated for any reason by the City upon at least 60 days prior written notice to Normandy. c) In the event of termination as provided in this section, Normandy will be compensated for all services performed through the termination date which are deemed by the City to be in accordance with this Agreement. 6. Miscellaneous Provisions a. This Agreement is governed by the law of the State of Texas. Exclusive venue for any dispute arising under this Agreement is in Hays County, Texas b. Normandy hereby affirms that it has not made or agreed to make any valuable gift whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise to any person or any of his/her immediate family, having the duty to recommend the right to vote upon, or any other direct influence on the hiring of consultants to provide the Services to the City. A campaign contribution, as defined by the Texas Election Code or the San Marcos City Code will not be considered as a valuable gift for the purposes of this Agreement. c. In performing the Services, Normandy will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. d. Should any provision in this Agreement be found or deemed to be invalid, this Agreement will be construed as not containing the provision, and all other provisions which are otherwise lawful, will remain in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.