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e e CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES This contract is by and between Hawes Hill & Patterson Consultants, L.L.P. (the "Consultanr) and the City of La Porte (the "Client") for services described below. SCOPE OF SERVICE The Consultant will provide the following services on behalf of the Client with regard to Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of La Porte, Texas: Reinvestment Zone (TIF) Implementation Services . Assist the Client in addressing land use issues, zoning issues and development issues within TIF; . Work with the Client to structure financing options for inclusion in the Final Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan (the "Plan"); . Identify existing charts, graphs, and media/marketing material for inclusion in presentations to taxing jurisdictions, political leaders and government officials; and for inclusion in the Plan; . Assist Client to ensure that all public hearings are held timely and in accordance with Chapter 311, Texas Tax Code and the procedural requirements of other taxing units; . Assist Client to insure that all resolutions and ordinances are prepared correctly; . Prepare/review presentations for consideration by City Council and other taxing units, as necessary; . At the request of the Client, attend City Council meetings to brief them on the specifics of the Plan; . Assist Client in the negotiation and preparation of participation agreements with other taxing units; . Assist Client in the preparation, review and approval of all required documents (Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, Tri-Party Agreements, etc). for the creation and operation of a Development Authority or any other public entity deemed necessary to carry out the TIF functions; . Assist Client in the inclusion of development projects to further the goals of the Client through the TIF; Hawes Hill & Patterson Consultants, L.L.P. P.O. Box 22167, Houston, Texas 77227-2167 713.~1.0447 / 713.541.9906 (Fax)