RES 86148 - Laserfiche WebLink

CONSULTANT AGR~BMBlqT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the day of April, 1986, by and between SMITM, GRAY AMD COMPAMY, a California cor- poration (hereinafter referred to as "Smith") and the CITY OF PL~.ASAMTOM, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City"). WHEREAS, in conjunction with the development of north Pleasanton, ,the City has contemplated forming the North Pleasan- ton Improvement District (NPID) to construct, among other im- provements, various freeway interchanges and auxiliary lanes; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City to construct the con- templated improvements at the earliest possible time and at the lowest cost to the City and the participants within t~e NPID; and WHEREAS, Smith is qualified in providing professional ser- vices in transportation consulting, legislative advocacy and governmental affairs in relation to the transportation facilities contemplated for the NPID and is qualified to represent and advo- cate the City's interests in bringing these improvements to the point of construction; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to retain Smith in the above capaci- ty and Smith wishes to provide such services to the City; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree to the following: 1. Smith Services. Smith agrees to perform on behalf of the City services in transportation consulting, legislative ad- vocacy, and governmental affairs in relation to the City's inter- ests in the state and federal highway transportation facilities contemplated for inclusion in the NPID. Such services and facilities are listed as Phase I in the proposal dated April 1, 1986 attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit B. a. In performing such services, Smith shall work to- ward insuring that all contemplated improvements are approved for construction at the earliest possible time and that the City's share of the cost of the improvements is the least possible. b. Smith shall advise and assist the City in connec- tion with meetings and appearances by or on behalf of the City with or before other local governments, state legisla- tive and governmental councils, boards, committees, and commissions. c. Smith shall review and analyze state and federal legislation and promptly advise the City of those issues, activities, or proposed actions which might affect the im- plementation of the NPID-contemplated transportation facilities. - 1 -