1. Presented by:
Buddy Kuhn
City Manager
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
ITEM # 4
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
ADMINISTRATION

2. SUMMARY
 Consultant services with Grace & McEwan
 Assist City in Broadway development project
 Analyzing & executing strategy to proceed with
project
 1-yr term, with renewal options if mutually
agreed to

3. BACKGROUND
 Selected to develop & execute strategy to
work with TxDOT to advance Broadway
development project

4. POLICY ANALYSIS
 Chapter 252.021 – Texas Local Government Code
permits City Manager to:
 Enter into contracts without competitive bidding or
proposals for contract less than $50,000
 Chapter 252.022 – Texas Local Government Code
permits City Manager to:
 Competitive bidding or proposals not required for
contracted personal, professional or planning services

5. POLICY ANALYSIS
 Service objectives:
 Formulate strategy to advance Broadway project
 Advocate to TxDOT for project continuation
 Reach design agreed upon by TxDOT & City

6. FISCAL IMPACT
 Contract Term
 One year with a renewal option if mutually agreed to by
both parties with expiration of September 30, 2024
 Cancellation 30 days by either party with or without cause
 Fee Schedule
 Monthly fee of $7,500.00
 City to pay all costs & expenses contractor incurs while
acting on City’s behalf
 Funds included in City Budget