Res 2015-121/approving a State Government Relations Representation Agreement with Winstead, P.C. in an amount not to exceed $99,000 over two years

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STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT This agreement (the "Agreement ") is entered into by and between the City of San Marcos, Texas (the "City ") and Winstead, P.C. ( "Winstead "), for the period of October 1, 2015 (the "Effective Date ") through September 30, 2017, whereby Winstead agrees to provide the City with certain services as described herein and the City agrees to pay Winstead for those services. 1. Scope of Services (a) Winstead will assist the City in monitoring interim legislative studies, maintaining contacts with legislators and state governmental agencies, coordinating meetings between City and State officials, and developing a legislative agenda on an "as needed" basis upon specific written direction from the City of San Marcos for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. (b) Winstead will assist the City in the development and implementation of a state legislative policy agenda for adoption by the City Council which will be the primary focus of Winstead's activities during the legislative session for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. (c) In consideration of the compensation stated in Paragraph 2, Winstead agrees to provide the City with state government relations representation in furtherance of the City's legislative policy agenda and other legislative matters arising that may affect the City (the "Services ") to include planning, strategy development and legislative representation and advocacy before the Texas legislature, administrative offices and applicable regulatory bodies. The Services include expressly enumerated policy program and priorities as determined by the City. Other targeted priorities as may be determined by the City and agreed upon by Winstead may be added as issues evolve during the legislative process. (d) Extraordinary or special issues not originally contemplated as general municipal issues for cities in Texas shall be considered separate from this Agreement. 2. Payment In consideration of Winstead's provision of services in compliance with all terms and conditions of this contract, the City shall pay Winstead compensation according to the following terms: (a) For the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016: Winstead will work on an "as needed" basis upon specific written direction from the City at the rate of $150 per hour not to exceed $3,500 per month. (b) For the period of October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017: The City will pay Winstead a monthly retainer fee of $5,000 per month for services prior to, during and immediately after the 2017 session of the Texas Legislature. 1