Item 5H MemoCity of Southlake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
January 20, 2004
TO: Billy Campbell, 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 2003 -2004.
Action Requested: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Scope of Services Agreement with the
Southlake Chamber of Commerce for 2003 -2004.
Background
Information: Attached is an Agreement for Service with the Southlake Chamber of Commerce
for fiscal year 2003 -04, basically identical to agreements of prior years. The
agreement identifies the various services the Chamber provides to the benefit of
Southlake in exchange for the monthly payment of $1,250.
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 has
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.