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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF KERR
CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
This agreement entered into by and between
Gary R Looney REBC, and the Kerr County Commissioners' Court.
WITNESSETH
Whereas, the Kerr County Commissioners' Gourt „
hereinafter identified as the Commissioners' Court,-desires the
assistance of a qualified person or persons to provide consulting
services on a project basis, and
Whereas, Gary R. Looney has extensive experience in
insurance evaluations and offers to advise and consult with ~ the
Commissioners' Court as needed for specific projects as defined by
the Commissioners' Court,
Now therefore, it is agreed as follows:
ARTICLE II
PURPOSE
1.01 The purpose of this agreement is toprovide the Commissioners'
Court with the professional servi ces of a consultant to analyze
insurance plan options, offer management assistance, when
appropriate provide recommendations on the placement of insurance
contracts as needed for special projects as identified by the
Commissioners' Court.
ARTICLE II
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2.01 Gary R. Looney of Catto and Catto Benefits Group, LLP agrees
to perform the following basic services as needed and requested by
the Commissioners' Court:
1. Evaluate appropriate insura nce markets in.those cases
where it has been determined that insurance is the proper
risk management method. In part, Gary R. Looney shall
for each market:
a) Analyze pertinent underwriting information, and
b) Prepare a basic request for proposal,. and
c) Assign markets to prospective bidders when
appropriate, and
d) Determine the insurance companies stability,
financial strength, service capabilities,
competitiveness, and past service abilities.
2.02 The above referenced services shall include analysis and
recommendations on placement of insurance products or service
providers for:
1. Group Life insurance to include employer paid plans and
other various forms of life and accidental death and
dismemberment plans,
2. Group Health Insurance,
3. Third Party Administrator,
4. Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss insurance,
5. Dental Insurance,
6. Preferred Provider Networks,
7. Other such products as defined by the Commissioners'
Court as needed
2.03 The Commissioners' Court agrees to suppfy Gary R. Looney, as`
needed, to complete specified projects:
1. All insurance policies currently in force,
2. Current Census information, and
3. All other information held bythe Commissioners' Court or
current Commissioners' Court vendors as needed to
complete the specified project.
ARTICLE III
TERM
3.01 The term of this agreement is from October 1, 2004 until
terminated by either party at will.
ARTICLE IV
COST OF SERVICE
4.01 The Commissioners' Court hereby agrees to pay Gary R. Looney
of Catto and Catto Benefits Group, LLP, and Gary R. Looney agrees
to accept for basic services the sum of $12,500 per year. Payments
are due the first of each month.
4.02 For additional services of clerical or administ~ve staff by
Catto & Catto Benefits Group, LLP, if authorized in advance by the
Commissioners' Court, compensation shall be computed at a fixed
rate of $120.00 per hour.
4.03 Invoice statements shall be sent to the Commissioners' Court
and shall be addressed to:
Judge Pat Tinley
Kerr County Commissioners' Court
700 Main
Kerrville, TX 78028
ARTICLE V
TEXAS LAW TO APPLY
5.01 This agreement shall be construed under and in accordance with
the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations of the parties
created herein under are to be performed in Bexar County and
/~ County, Texas.
ARTICLE VI
LEGAL CONSTRUCTION
6.01 In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this
agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or
unenforceability shall not effect any other provision thereof, and
this agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
ARTICLE VII
PRIOR AGREEMENTS SUPERSEDED
7.01 This agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement of the
parties hereto and supersedes any prior understandings or written
or oral agreement between the parties respecting the within subject
matter.
ARTICLE VIII
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8.01 No amendment, modification, or alteration of the terms hereof
shall be binding unless the same be in writing, dated subsequent to
the date hereof and duly executed by the parties hereto.
EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE COPIES, EACH OF WHICH SHALL H AVE THE FULL
FORCE AND EFFECT OF AN ORIGINAL.
COUNTY OF KERR
Dated the 27th day of September, 2004.
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By : By : ~rw..,~( /~
Gary Looney ~-
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