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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19735: CONTACT TO PHILIP A. VALARDI FOR PROFESSIONAL BUILDING OFFICIAL CONSULTING SERVICES City of , 0 dior c?rt rtftu�- ti•.aa. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Office of the Department of Code Compliance Demolition Division Date: April 4, 2017 To: Brian McDougal, City Manager Mayor and City Council From: Darlene Thomas-Pierre, Director of Inspections/Code Compliance 4 Re: P. R. NO. 19735 — AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PHILIP VILARDI FOR PROFESSIONAL BUILDING OFFICIAL CONSULTING SERVICES COMMENT Nature of the Request: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. R. No. 19735 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Philip A. Vilardi in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for performing Building Official duties for a period of three (3)months. StaffAnalysis/Considerations: It is in the best interest of the City of Port Arthur to hire a consultant to provide professional Building Official duties. Mr. Vilardi has agreed to provide this service as prescribed in the contract attached as Exhibit "A". City staff has advertised for the position of Building Official and plans to fill that position soon. We recommend that this contract be approved to ensure continuation of service until a selection has been made, and the successful candidate is in place. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. R. No. 19735 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Philip A. Vilardi in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for performing Building Official duties for a period of three (3) months. Budget Consideration: Funding is available in Account No. 001-1052-517.54-00. DTP P.R. NO. 19735 04/04/17 CES RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PHILIP A. VILARDI FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL CONSULTING SERVICES, WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT AMOUNT OF$25,000; TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1052-517.54-00. WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interest to hire a Consultant to provide professional Building Official Duties for the City of Port Arthur, in compliance with the 2012/2015 Edition(s) of the International Residential Code, International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code,International Fuel Gas Code,International Energy Conservation Code and the 2011/2014 Edition(s) of the National Electrical Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association with any amendments adopted by the City of Port Arthur; and WHEREAS, the Consultant has agreed to perform said duties in accordance with generally accepted standards ordinances,rules,and regulations relating to the work to be performed;and applicable and comply with all state, federal, and local laws; and WHEREAS, Consultant will provide professional Building Official duties as delineated in the contract attached as Exhibit "A", for a period three (3) months, from April 11, 2017 through July 11, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with Philip A. Vilardi for professional Building Official consultation. Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. P.R. NO. 19735 4/04/17 CES READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED,this 11th day of April,AD,2017,at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: ; Councilmembers: NOES: MAYOR ATTEST: APPROV D AS TO FORM: vim- CITY SECRETARY CITY ATTORN APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: A �L 1i CITY MANAGER D 17 C_O' COD ' MP-LI• APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF • PPROVED FOR PURCHASING: FUNDS: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE PURCHASING MANAGER EXHIBIT "A" AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL DUTIES STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON THIS AGREEMENT, entered into and executed by and between the City of Port Arthur, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called"City", and Philip A. Vilardi (an individual) 155 Hooks Road Lumberton, TX 77657 Cell: (409) 299-7018 sjhrphil@gmail.com Hereinafter called"Consultant". WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with the Consultant for professional building official services as discussed below; WHEREAS, the Consultant represents that it is fully capable of making and qualified to provide assistance to the City and Consultant desires to perform the same; NOW, THEREFORE, the City and the Consultant, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, do mutually agree as follow: SECTION I SCOPE OF AGREEMENT The Consultant agrees to perform certain Building Official Duties as defined in "Exhibit A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, hereinafter sometimes called "Scope of Work", and for having rendered such services, the City agrees to pay the Consultant compensation as stated in the sections to follow. "Exhibit "B" describing pricing is also included. SECTION II CHARACTER AND EXTENT OF SERVICES The Consultant shall render all the professional services as defined in "Exhibit A" attached hereto. The City shall be under no obligation to pay for services rendered without prior authorization. The City shall be the absolute and unqualified owner of all studies, exhibits, maps, reports, analyses, determinations, recommendations, computer files, and AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A. VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 1 of 7 EXHIBIT "A" other documents prepared or acquired pursuant to this Agreement with the same force and effect as if the City had prepared or acquired the same. SECTION III TIME FOR PERFORMANCE The time for performance is the period beginning on or before April 11, 2017 through July 11, 2017. Upon written request of the Consultant, the City may grant time extensions to the extent of any delays caused by the City or other agencies with which the work must be coordinated and over which the Consultant has no control. This agreement is terminable at will by either party upon giving 30 days notice in advance of the termination date. Under such circumstances, Philip A. Vilardi shall be entitled to all fees earned up to the time of termination. SECTION IV COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS Consultant agrees to perform the work hereunder in accordance with generally accepted standards applicable thereto and shall use that degree of care and skill commensurate with the management consulting profession to comply with all applicable state, federal, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations relating to the work to be performed hereunder and Consultant's performance. Consultant agrees that the City shall have the right to use all exhibits, maps, reports, analyses and other documents prepared or compiled by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, and Consultant shall and does hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all damages, loss or liability of any kind, whatsoever, by reason of death or injury to property or third persons caused by the negligent act or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, invitees or other persons for whom it is legally liable, with regard to the performance of this Contract. SECTION V THE CONSULTANT'S COMPENSATION For, and in consideration of the services rendered by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, the City shall pay to the Consultant the amount detailed in "Exhibit B"; said amount being hereinafter called the "total basic fee". Compensation shall be only for services rendered as requested by the City in official communication from the City. SECTION VI TIME OF PAYMENT Payment by the City to the Consultant shall be made as follows: On the first and fifteenth day of each calendar month during the performance of the individual assignments, Consultant shall submit to the City, an invoice in a form acceptable to the City. This invoice shall set forth the charges for the services provided AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A.VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 2 of 7 EXHIBIT "A" which were completed during such billing period, and the compensation which is due for same. The City shall review the same and approve it with such modifications, as it may deem appropriate. The City shall pay each invoice as approved within Ten (10) days after receipt of a true and correct invoice by the City. The approval or payment of any such invoice shall not be considered to be evidence of performance by the Consultant to the point indicated by such invoice or of the receipt of or acceptance by the City of the work covered by such invoice. SECTION VII ADDRESS AND NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS The parties contemplate that they will engage in informal communications with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. However, any formal notices or other communications ("Notice") required to be given by one party to the other by this Agreement shall be given in writing addressed to the party to be notified at the address set forth below for such party. This shall be done either (i) by delivering the same in person, (ii) by depositing the same in the United States Mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be notified, (iii) by depositing the same with Federal Express or another nationally recognized courier service guaranteed "next day delivery," addressed to the party to be notified, or (iv) by sending the same by facsimile with confirming copy sent by mail. Notice deposited in the United States mail in the manner hereinabove described shall be deemed effective from and after the date of such deposit. Notice given in any other manner shall be effective only if and when received by the party to be notified. For the purposes of notice, the addresses of the parties, until changed by providing written notice in accordance hereunder, shall be as follows: All notices and communications under this Agreement shall be mailed to the Consultant at the following address: Philip A. Vilardi (an individual) 155 Hooks Road Lumberton, TX 77657 All notices and communications under this Agreement shall be mailed to the City at the following address: City of Port Arthur Attn: Brian McDougal P.O. Box 1809 Port Arthur, TX 77641 SECTION VIII SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS The City and the Consultant bind themselves and their successors, executors, administrators, and assigns to the other party of this Agreement and to the successors, AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A. VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 3 of 7 EXHIBIT "A" executors, administrators and assigns of such other party, in respect to all covenants of this Agreement. Neither the City nor the Consultant shall assign, sublet or transfer its or his interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating any personal liability on the part of any officer or agent of any public body, which may be a party hereto. SECTION IX MEDIA Contact with the news media shall be the sole responsibility of the City. Consultant shall under no circumstances release any material or information developed in the performance of its services hereunder without the express written permission of the City. SECTION X MODIFICATIONS This instrument, including Exhibits A and B contains the entire Agreement between the parties relating to the rights herein granted and the obligation herein assumed. Any oral or written representations or modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no force and effect excepting a subsequent modification in writing signed by both parties hereto. SECTION XI AUTHORITY OF CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL Philip A. Vilardi shall be appointed as the City Building Official, for the City of Port Arthur and shall have all authority granted by the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, International Plumbing Code and the International Fuel Gas Code, and all ordinances, and local and state laws pertaining to said duties of the consultant. SECTION XII MISCELLANEOUS 1. No Waiver. The waiver by either party of a breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate as or be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of any provision of this Agreement. 2. Compliance. The parties enter into this Agreement with the intent of conducting their relationship in full compliance with the applicable state, local, and federal laws 3. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed, and governed according to the laws of the State of Texas. 4. Headings. Paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and should in no manner be construed as part of this Agreement. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A.VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 4 of 7 EXHIBIT "A" 5. Legal Construction. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been included in the Agreement. 6. Prior Agreements Superseded. This Agreement constitutes the sole agreement of the parties and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements between the parties respecting that subject matter. 7. Attorney Fees and Costs. The non-prevailing party in any dispute or legal proceedings enforcing this Agreement shall be entitled to recover its attorney's fees, witness fees, litigation expenses and costs, as same are reasonable and necessary, to be paid by the non-prevailing party. 8. Venue. All amounts due under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, payments under this Agreement or damages for breach of this Agreement, shall be paid and due in Jefferson County, Texas, which is the county in which the principal administrative office of City is located. It is specifically agree among the parties to this Agreement that this Agreement is fully performable in Jefferson County, Texas. This document and included instrument is the entire contract and recites the full consideration between the parties, there being no other written or parole agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said City of Port Arthur has lawfully caused these presents to be executed by the City Manager of said City, and the corporate seal of said Municipality to be hereunto affixed and this instrument to be attested by the City Secretary; and the said Consultant, acting by its thereunto duly authorized representative, does now sign, execute and deliver this instrument. DONE at the City of Port Arthur, Texas on the day of April, 2017. By: Brian McDougal, City Manager Date City of Port Arthur ATTEST: By: City Secretary Date CONSULTANT Philip A. Vilardi Date AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A.VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 5 of 7 EXHIBIT "A" Exhibit"A" A. Scope of Services Perform Building Official Duties in compliance with the 2012/2015 Edition(s) of: International Residential Code, International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code and the 2011/2014 Edition(s) of the National Electrical Code (whichever version is adopted by the city), as published by the National Fire Protection Association with any amendments adopted by the City of Port Arthur. B. Consultant's Responsibilities 1. Consultant performing under this contract will hold certifications from the International Code Council. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A. VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 6 of 7 EXHIBIT "A" • Exhibit"B" FEES Consultant agrees to provide the Port Arthur the aforementioned services according to the following fee schedule: Hourly Rate (Code consulting, preconstruction meetings, etc.) $35.00 per hour; travel time will be charged. Consultant agrees to provide 4 Not to exceed a total day(s)/per week of consultation for a total of 32 hours a week, of$25,000.00 for total not including travel time. of contract AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A.VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 7 of 7 ., b AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL DUTIES STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON THIS AGREEMENT, entered into and executed by and between the City of Port Arthur, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called "City", and Philip A. Vilardi (an individual) 155 Hooks Road Lumberton, TX 77657 Cell: (409) 299-7018 sjhrphil@gmail.com Hereinafter called"Consultant". WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with the Consultant for professional building official services as discussed below; WHEREAS, the Consultant represents that it is fully capable of making and qualified to provide assistance to the City and Consultant desires to perform the same; NOW, THEREFORE, the City and the Consultant, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, do mutually agree as follow: SECTION I SCOPE OF AGREEMENT The Consultant agrees to perform certain Building Official Duties as defined in "Exhibit A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, hereinafter sometimes called "Scope of Work", and for having rendered such services, the City agrees to pay the Consultant compensation as stated in the sections to follow. "Exhibit "B" describing pricing is also included. SECTION II CHARACTER AND EXTENT OF SERVICES The Consultant shall render all the professional services as defined in "Exhibit A" attached hereto. The City shall be under no obligation to pay for services rendered without prior authorization. The City shall be the absolute and unqualified owner of all studies, exhibits, maps, reports, analyses, determinations, recommendations, computer files, and AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A.VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 1 of 7 other documents prepared or acquired pursuant to this Agreement with the same force and effect as if the City had prepared or acquired the same. SECTION III TIME FOR PERFORMANCE The time for performance is the period beginning on or before April 11, 2017 through July 11, 2017. Upon written request of the Consultant, the City may grant time extensions to the extent of any delays caused by the City or other agencies with which the work must be coordinated and over which the Consultant has no control. This agreement is terminable at will by either party upon giving 30 days notice in advance of the termination date. Under such circumstances, Philip A. Vilardi shall be entitled to all fees earned up to the time of termination. SECTION IV COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS Consultant agrees to perform the work hereunder in accordance with generally accepted standards applicable thereto and shall use that degree of care and skill commensurate with the management consulting profession to comply with all applicable state, federal, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations relating to the work to be performed hereunder and Consultant's performance. Consultant agrees that the City shall have the right to use all exhibits, maps, reports, analyses and other documents prepared or compiled by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, and Consultant shall and does hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all damages, loss or liability of any kind, whatsoever, by reason of death or injury to property or third persons caused by the negligent act or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, invitees or other persons for whom it is legally liable, with regard to the performance of this Contract. SECTION V THE CONSULTANT'S COMPENSATION For, and in consideration of the services rendered by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, the City shall pay to the Consultant the amount detailed in "Exhibit B"; said amount being hereinafter called the "total basic fee". Compensation shall be only for services rendered as requested by the City in official communication from the City. SECTION VI TIME OF PAYMENT Payment by the City to the Consultant shall be made as follows: On the first and fifteenth day of each calendar month during the performance of the individual assignments, Consultant shall submit to the City, an invoice in a form acceptable to the City. This invoice shall set forth the charges for the services provided AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A.VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 2 of 7 which were completed during such billing period, and the compensation which is due for same. The City shall review the same and approve it with such modifications, as it may deem appropriate. The City shall pay each invoice as approved within Ten (10) days after receipt of a true and correct invoice by the City. The approval or payment of any such invoice shall not be considered to be evidence of performance by the Consultant to the point indicated by such invoice or of the receipt of or acceptance by the City of the work covered by such invoice. SECTION VII ADDRESS AND NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS The parties contemplate that they will engage in informal communications with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. However, any formal notices or other communications ("Notice") required to be given by one party to the other by this Agreement shall be given in writing addressed to the party to be notified at the address set forth below for such party. This shall be done either (i) by delivering the same in person, (ii) by depositing the same in the United States Mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be notified, (iii) by depositing the same with Federal Express or another nationally recognized courier service guaranteed "next day delivery," addressed to the party to be notified, or (iv) by sending the same by facsimile with confirming copy sent by mail. Notice deposited in the United States mail in the manner hereinabove described shall be deemed effective from and after the date of such deposit. Notice given in any other manner shall be effective only if and when received by the party to be notified. For the purposes of notice, the addresses of the parties, until changed by providing written notice in accordance hereunder, shall be as follows: All notices and communications under this Agreement shall be mailed to the Consultant at the following address: Philip A. Vilardi (an individual) 155 Hooks Road Lumberton, TX 77657 All notices and communications under this Agreement shall be mailed to the City at the following address: City of Port Arthur Attn: Brian McDougal P.O. Box 1809 Port Arthur, TX 77641 SECTION VIII SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS The City and the Consultant bind themselves and their successors, executors, administrators, and assigns to the other party of this Agreement and to the successors, AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A. VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 3 of 7 executors, administrators and assigns of such other party, in respect to all covenants of this Agreement. Neither the City nor the Consultant shall assign, sublet or transfer its or his interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating any personal liability on the part of any officer or agent of any public body, which may be a party hereto. SECTION IX MEDIA Contact with the news media shall be the sole responsibility of the City. Consultant shall under no circumstances release any material or information developed in the performance of its services hereunder without the express written permission of the City. SECTION X MODIFICATIONS This instrument, including Exhibits A and B contains the entire Agreement between the parties relating to the rights herein granted and the obligation herein assumed. Any oral or written representations or modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no force and effect excepting a subsequent modification in writing signed by both parties hereto. SECTION XI AUTHORITY OF CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL Philip A. Vilardi shall be appointed as the City Building Official, for the City of Port Arthur and shall have all authority granted by the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, International Plumbing Code and the International Fuel Gas Code, and all ordinances, and local and state laws pertaining to said duties of the consultant. SECTION XII MISCELLANEOUS 1. No Waiver. The waiver by either party of a breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate as or be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of any provision of this Agreement. 2. Compliance. The parties enter into this Agreement with the intent of conducting their relationship in full compliance with the applicable state, local, and federal laws 3. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed, and governed according to the laws of the State of Texas. 4. Headings. Paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and should in no manner be construed as part of this Agreement. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A.VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 4 of 7 5. Legal Construction. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been included in the Agreement. 6. Prior Agreements Superseded. This Agreement constitutes the sole agreement of the parties and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements between the parties respecting that subject matter. 7. Attorney Fees and Costs. The non-prevailing party in any dispute or legal proceedings enforcing this Agreement shall be entitled to recover its attorney's fees, witness fees, litigation expenses and costs, as same are reasonable and necessary, to be paid by the non-prevailing party. 8. Venue. All amounts due under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, payments under this Agreement or damages for breach of this Agreement, shall be paid and due in Jefferson County, Texas, which is the county in which the principal administrative office of City is located. It is specifically agree among the parties to this Agreement that this Agreement is fully performable in Jefferson County, Texas. This document and included instrument is the entire contract and recites the full consideration between the parties, there being no other written or parole agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said City of Port Arthur has lawfully caused these presents to be executed by the City Manager of said City, and the corporate seal of said Municipality to be hereunto affixed and this instrument to be attested by the City Secretary; and the said Consultant, acting by its thereunto duly authorized representative, does now sign, execute and deliver this instrument. DONE at the City of Port Arthur, Texas on the day of April, 2017. By: Brian McDougal, City Manager Date City of Port Arthur ATTEST: By: City Secretary Date CONSULTANT Philip A. Vilardi Date AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A.VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 5 of 7 • Exhibit "A" A. Scope of Services Perform Building Official Duties in compliance with the 2012/2015 Edition(s) of: International Residential Code, International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code and the 2011/2014 Edition(s) of the National Electrical Code (whichever version is adopted by the city), as published by the National Fire Protection Association with any amendments adopted by the City of Port Arthur. B. Consultant's Responsibilities 1. Consultant performing under this contract will hold certifications from the International Code Council. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A.VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 6 of 7 Exhibit "B" FEES Consultant agrees to provide the Port Arthur the aforementioned services according to the following fee schedule: Hourly Rate (Code consulting, preconstruction meetings, etc.) $35.00 per hour; travel time will be charged. Consultant agrees to provide 4 Not to exceed a total day(s)/per week of consultation for a total of 32 hours a week, of$25,000.00 for total not including travel time. of contract AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES BETWEEN PHILIP A. VILARDI AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR—Page 7 of 7