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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUAM
Date: May 12, 2022
To: PAEDC Board of Directors
Through: Krystle Muller, PAEDC " -y '` ,
From: Rachel Jacquet, Financial Officer
RE: P.R. 22546—A resolution amending a Professional Agreement with Davidson
Troilo Ream & Garza, a Professional Corporation to serve as the Interim Legal
Counsel for the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation in the amount not
to exceed $60,000.00; Funds available in PAEDC Account No. 120-80-625-5420-
00-00-000
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek City Council's approval for Amendment 1 to the
Professional Service Agreement with Davidson Troilo Ream & Garza.
Background:
The PAEDC entered into a Professional Service Agreement with Davidson Troilo Ream & Garza
to serve as interim legal counsel for PAEDC in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, effective
August 23, 2021,per resolution 21-341. As of this date$56,802.85 funds have been exhausted. In
reviewing the past expenditures it is recommended to amend the agreement in an amount not to
exceed $60,000.00 in additional funds.
Budget Impact:
The budget impact of this item is $60,000.00, funds available in EDC Account No. 120-80-625-
5420-00-00-000.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve Amendment 1 to the Professional Service Agreement
with Davidson Troilo Ream & Garza in an amount not to exceed$60,000.00.
P.R. No. 22546
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING A PROFESSIONAL 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 AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000.00; FUNDS
AVAILABLE IN PAEDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-5420-00-00-000.
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;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;
and
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; and
WHEREAS per resolution 21-341, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur
authorized the PAEDC to enter into an agreement with Davidson Troilo Ream &
Garza in an amount not to exceed$60,000.00; and
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2022, the PAEDC Board of Directors approved
amending Resolution No 21-341 to include an additional $60,000.00.
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 andcorrect.
Section 2. That the PAEDC is herein authorized to enter into a Professional
legal services contract with Davidson, Troilo, and Ream & Garza PCAttorneys at
Law of San Antonio, Texas to serve as PAEDC counsel on an interim basis.
Section 3. That the PAEDC Board of Directors approved amending Resolution
No. 21-341 to include an additional $60,000.00 for legal services.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of the Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A.D., 2022, at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the
following vote: AYES:
Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
Thurman Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED:
Jerry LaBove, President of the PAEDC Board of Directors
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Garza, PAEDC Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Kandy Daniel, terim Finance Director
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