Legislation Details

File #: RES-09:058    Version: 1 Name: Rescind contract with ATA
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/1/2009 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 5/5/2009
Title: RESOLUTION RESCINDING RES-09:024, A NEW CONTRACT WITH ATA (ALEXANDER THOMPSON ARNOLD, PLLC) AND THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES;
Sponsors: Finance
Indexes: Contract
Attachments: 1. Engagement Letter for Consulting Services to City of Jonesboro
Related files: MIN-09:047, CON-004

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RESOLUTION RESCINDING RES-09:024, A NEW CONTRACT WITH ATA (ALEXANDER THOMPSON ARNOLD, PLLC) AND THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES;

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WHEREAS, The City previously adopted RES-09:024,

 

WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is in need of developing a uniform chart of accounts as well as internal and external financial reporting; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has contracted and has proposed to enter into a contract for professional consulting services with ATA.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that:

 

Section 1: That RES-09:024 is hereby repealed.

 

Section 2: That the City of Jonesboro shall enter into a new contract with ATA.

 

Section 3: ATA will provide the following services:

 

•                     Gather information via questionnaires and interviews with department heads of the city relative to their internal financial reporting needs.

•                     Gather information via questionnaires and interviews with department heads of the city relative to their external financial needs.

•                     Based on the results of steps one and two ATA will recommend a revamped, uniform chart of accounts for the city’s budget and accounting functions.

 

Section 4: ATA fees for these services will be billed at their standard rates ranging from $90 to $200 per hour.

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2009.