HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 22083: EDC, AGREEMENT WITH DAVIDSON TROILO REAM & GARZA, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, TO SERVE AS INTERIM LEGAL COUNSEL PR NO. 22083
August 6, 2021 FB
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DAVIDSON TROILO REAM & GARZA, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION TO SERVE AS INTERIM LEGAL
COUNSEL FOR THE PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN THE NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $60,000; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN PAEDC ACCOUNT
NO. 120-80-62 5-5420-00-00-000.
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2021, Germer PLLC, the current legal counsel for
the PAEDC sent correspondence to the board notifying him of its intent to not
act as legal counsel to the PAEDC, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
"A"; and
WHEREAS, as a result at the PAEDC Board of Directors meeting held on
August 2, 2021, it deliberated upon the appointment of interim legal counsel.
WHEREAS, the Board approved entering into an Interim Legal Services
agreement with Davidson, Troilo, Ream & Garza PC Attorneys At Law of San
Antonio, Texas to assist with the immediate provision of legal services. A copy
of a proposal and legal services contract is attached hereto as "Exhibit B".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and
correct.
Section 2. That the PAEDC is herein authorized to entering into a
professional legal services contract with Davidson, Troilo, Ream & Garza PC
Attorneys at Law of San Antonio, Texas to serve as PAEDC counsel on an
interim basis, as delineated in Exhibit "B",
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon
the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this ____ day of A.D., 2021,
at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote: AYES:
Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
DONALD FRANK, SR. MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED:
Floyd Batiste, PAEDC CEO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Guy N. Goodson, PAEDC Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia R. Tizeno, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Kandy Daniel, terim Finan e Director
Exhibit "A"
G E RM E R AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO BEAUMONT HOUSTON
www.germer.com
ATTORNEYS AT LAW Guy N. Goodson
Principal
Direct Dial: (409) 654-6730
ggoodson@germer.com
July 13, 2021
Mr.Darrell Anderson VIA E-MAIL
Board President
City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
P.O. Box 3934
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Re: City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (the "PAEDC") —
Contract for Legal Services between Germer PLLC and the City of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation dated October 16,2020 (the "Contract")
Dear President Anderson:
This correspondence acts as notification that Germer PLLC shall not act as legal counsel
to the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation ("PAEDC") beyond
the end of the term of the Contract. The undersigned further suggests that the Contract be
terminated effective August 15, 2021, as such is more than 30 days as specified in the closing
paragraph of the Contract and as time sufficient for PAEDC to secure the services of other legal
counsel for its representation. This would currently allow for the undersigned to conclude pending
matters being handled on behalf of PAEDC by Germer PLLC and to arrange for the boxing and
transport of PAEDC files from our offices.
Unless advised otherwise,we will proceed to begin conclusion of all legal service matters
which were pending in our office on your behalf.
Yours very truly,
GERMER PLLC
By: - c /
Guy N. Goodson
GNG/kg
GERMER PLLC
550 FANNIN SUITE 400 BEAUMONT,TX 77701
PHONE:409.654.6700 • FAX:409.835.2115
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. cc: Mr.Floyd Batiste VIA E-MAIL
City of Port Arthur EDC
P.O. Box 3934
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Valecia R. Tizeno VIA E-MAIL
City Attorney
444 4th Street
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
Exhibit "B"
WILL BE PRESENTED AT OR
BEFORE THE COUNCIL MEETING