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Item 5B MemoCity of Southlake, Texas MEMORANDUM February 1, 2005 TO: Shana Yelverton, Acting City Manager FROM: Greg Last, Director of Economic Development SUBJECT: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Scope of Service Agreement with the Southlake Chamber of Commerce for 2004 -2005. Action Requested: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Scope of Services Agreement with the Southlake Chamber of Commerce for 2004 -2005. Background Information: Attached is an Agreement for Service with the Southlake Chamber of Commerce for fiscal year 2004 -05, basically identical to agreements of prior years. The agreement identifies the various services the Chamber provides to the benefit of Southlake in exchange for quarterly payments of $3,750. The Chamber provides various services that are not listed in the agreement, including fielding numerous questions on a daily basis regarding city services, such as who does one contact to have water turned on, and conducting a business retention and expansion program that is continuing to evolve. Financial Considerations: The approved budget amount of $15,000 / year would be made in quarterly payments of $3,750. Citizen Input/ Board Review: None Legal Review: The attorneys have reviewed the previous year's agreement. Few changes have been made. The attached agreement only reflects updated activities in the Chamber scope of services. Alternatives: Denial or revised approval. Supporting Documents: Agreement is attached Staff Recommendation: Recommend approval per the approved budget.