HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18845: AMENDMENT NO. 3, LINEBARGER, GOGGAN, BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP FOR COLLECTION OF FINES FOR MUNICIPAL COURT P.R. No. 18845
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH LINEBARGER, GOGGAN, BLAIR &
SAMPSON, LLP FOR THE COLLECTION OF FINES FOR
MUNICIPAL COURT
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 02-44, the City Council approved a two (2) year
agreement with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, Pena & Sampson, LLP for the collection of
fines for Municipal Court, with an option to grant two (2) additional two (2) year
extensions, which the City granted; and
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 08-066, the City Council approved a new
contract with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP for a two (2) year agreement,
with the City reserving he option to extend the initial term of the contract for two (2)
additional two (2) year periods, with the contract thereafter continuing on a month-to-
month basis; and
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 10-064 the City Council approved a two (2)
year-extension agreement with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, which
expired on February 27, 2012; and
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 12-267 the City Council approved a the second
and final two (2) year period for the collection of fines for Municipal Court accounts; and
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 14-162 the City Council amended the
Agreement as to extend the expiration date; and
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 14-605 the City Council approved a second
amendment to the Agreement as to extend the expiration date; and
WHEREAS, said extension expires on March 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to extend the agreement on a month-to-
month basis allowing time for the purchasing department to process a Request For
Qualifications; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens to enter into an agreement
with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, for the collection of fines for
Municipal Court extension through May 31, 2015.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
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Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute Amendment No. 3
to the agreement with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, as to extend the
agreement on a month-to-month basis as delineated and further described in the attached
agreement amendment marked as Exhibit"A".
Section 3. That an authorized representative of Linebarger, Goggan, Blair &
Sampson, LLP will sign Amendment Three to the agreement between the City of Port
Arthur and Linebarger, Goggan, Blair& Sampson, LLP.
Section 4. 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 February, A.D.,
2015, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers: ,
NOES: .
DELORIS PRINCE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
SHERRI BELLARD, CITY SECRETARY 7P� /OV 1 AS TO FORM:
ALECI r-D Y ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
BRIAN MCDOUGAL
CITY MANAGER
APP VED S 1 AVAILABILITYOF FUNDS:
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DEBORAH ECHOLS, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Exhibit"A"
AMENDMENT THREE TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR AND LINEBARGER, GOGGAN, BLAIR &
SAMPSON,LLP
Agreement period is amended as follows:
This Agreement shall be extended through May 31,2015.
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of
2015.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Brian McDougal, City Manager
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of
2015.
LINEBARGER, GOGGAN AND BLAIR LLC
Clayton E. Mayfield, Attorney
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