HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15050: TAMMY JACOBS, CPA - CONTRACT EXTENSIONMemorandum
Clty Of POYt ArtIZ uY, TexaS
Finance Department
To: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
From: Rebecca Underhill; Asst. City Manage mi tration -....-.
Date: January 5, 2009 ',_ _.
Subject: Proposed Resolution 15050 ;~;,,=._.
The City's Accounting Division has been understaffed for more than nine months. On October 7, 2008 the
City Council approved Resolution 08-393 which authorized a contract with Tammy Jacobs, CPA, to
provide assistance in accounting. This initial contract expires on Januazy 31, 2009. We have not filled the.:.. ,.
vacancy in accounting, and continue to need assistance. Ms. Jacobs has performed well, and we would like
to extend her contract through July.
P. R. NO. 15050
JJA: 1/5/09
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF
THE CONTRACT BETWEEN .THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR AND TAMMY JACOBS, CPA FOR THE
PROVISION OF .ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur's Accounting Division has been understaffed for more than `_ -: _
nine months and continues to be in need of professional assistance at this time, and; .....
WHEREAS, the City Council-approved Res. 08-393, which authorized a contract with Tammy ,
Jacobs, Certified Public Accountant to provide accounting services, and;
WHEREAS, the contract expires January 31, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jacobs has been performing well.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1: That the City Manager is hereby authorized to extend said Contract, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A", with Section I "Term of Agreement" amended to say "This agreement shall
be for a period beginning October 8, 2008 and shall remain in force through July 31, 2009.
Section 2: Ms. Jacobs will agree to the contract change by signing this resolution.
Section 3: That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of January,' A.D., 2009, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Tezas by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Mayor .
ATTEST:
ATTEST:
Terri Hanks, Acting City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Mark Sokolow, y Attorney CQn~ bQ~kl.F d r~
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
ve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
Rebecca Underhill, Finance Director
AGREED TO:
Tammy Jacobs, CPA
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Exhibit "A"
AGREEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
(AMENDED January 13, 2009)
This Agreement is made between the City of Port Arthur, Texas hereinafter referred to as
"City" and Tammy Jacobs, CPA, a person licensed to practice as a Certified Pudic'
Accountant.
I. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be for a period beginning October 8, 2008 and shall remain in force
through ~~•^~~•~~;~~, July 31, 2009. Thereafter, this Agreement shall be renewable at
the discretion of the parties.
II. PROFESSIONAL. SERVICES
Ms. Tammy Jacobs; CPA, will be considered an independent contractor for the City of Port
Arthur and shall provide accounting services for the City's Finance Department. Such
services shall be at the standard of care/knowledge expected of accountants in Texas.
III. COMPENSATION
Ms. Tammy Jacobs, CPA, shall be paid Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per hour for accounting
services actually rendered. The hours of work shall be mutually agreed upon by the
Finance Director of the City of Port Arthur and Ms. Tammy Jacobs, CPA. Ms. Jacobs will
also be provided $30 per day for travel cost reimbursement.
IV. LICENSURE
Tammy Jacobs, CPA shall maintain and provide proof of licensure with the State Board of
Public Accountants. Failure to maintain licensure will immediately render this contract null
and void.
V. BENEFITS
1
All benefits result from this contract are delineated herein, and no other benefits promised. ,
by any City office shall be binding on the City.
VL TERMINATION
This is Agreement can be terminated with fourteen (14) days prior written notice by either
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SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of January, 2009.
CONTRACTOR
NOTARY
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the
Tammy Jacobs, CPA
day of January, 2009.
CITY OF PORT ARTIIiJR
Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
NOTARY