HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2008-3089 agreement with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott, LLP/city mowing and demolition lien collection services
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: Julv 14. 2008
Appropriation
Requested By: Michael G. Dolb
Source of Funds: General Fund
Department: Finance
Account Number: 001-6146-515-50-06
Report:
Resolution: _Ordinance:.x.-
Amount Budgeted:
N/A
Exhibits: Contract
Amount Requested:
o
Exhibits: Ordinance
Budgeted Item:
YES
NO
Exhibits: Letter from City Attornev
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The city council previously requested staff to review the collection process for mowing and demolition fees. Staff
did an RFP for the collection of these fees. In this process one proposal was received from Perdue, Brandon, Fielder,
Collins & Mott who is the firm that currently collects the city's delinquent taxes. On June 23 the council heard a
presentation from Mr. Jason Bailey with this firm and recommended to staff to proceed with approval of the contract
with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott.
Date
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ATTORNEYS and COUNSELORS
Knox W. Askins
Clark T. Askins
June 16, 2008
Michael Dolby
Director of Finance
City of La Porte, Texas
RE: Proposal for Mowing and Demolition Fee Collection - Perdue
Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott
Dear Michael:
I have reviewed the proposed contract for services between Perdue, Brandon,
Fielder, Collins & Mott, and have no objection as to form or substance. I have signed
the contract, in the space provided for city attorney.
Enclosed herewith, in addition to the proposal documents and contract, is a
contract approval ordinance, for city council authorization to the City Manager to
execute the proposed agreement.
Thank you, and let me know should you have any questions.
Respectfully yours,
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Clark T. Askins
Assistant City Attorney
CTA
Enclosures
702 W. Fairmont Parkway, P.O. Box 1218, La Porte, TX 77572-1218
281.471.1887 phone . 281.471.2047 fax. knoxaskins@comcast.net . ctaskins@swbell.net
ORDINANCE NO. 200S-,SOOC(
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE AND PERDUE, BRANDON, FIELDER, COLLINS & MOTT, LLP,
FOR CITY MOWING AND DEMOLITION LIEN COLLECTION SERVICES, MAKING
VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the
title of this ordinance, a copy of which is on file in the office
of the City Secretary. The City Manager is hereby authorized to
execute such document and all related documents on behalf of the
City of La Porte.
The City Secretary is hereby authorized to
attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to
all such documents.
Section 2.
The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the pUblic at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required
by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon.
The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this ~~ay of ~, 2008.
By:
ATTEST:
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~ tha A. Gillett I
City Secretary
APPROVED:
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Clark T. Askins
Assistant City Attorney
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Alton E. Porter, Mayor
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