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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER I�
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PATTILLO, BROWN & HILL, LLP FOR ANNUAL
AUDIT OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider award of an annual contract to Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP for the
annual audit of the City of Grapevine.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available in the Operating Funds in account 44540.
BACKGROUND:
Requests for Qualifications were received from three CPA firms and staff recommends
Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP to perform the annual audit of the City of Grapevine.
The audit would be for an annual examination with options to extend for multiple years at
the City's discretion.
Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP performs services throughout the North Texas area and has i
several cities in the Metroplex that are pleased with their services.
Staff recommends award of annual contract to Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP.
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September 10, 2008 (4:02PM)
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PATTILLO, BROWN & HILL, L.L.P.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ■ BUSINE55 CONSULTANTS
August 14, 2008
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City of Grapevine
Municipal Service Center
501 Shady Brook Drive
Grapevine, Texas 76108
�Ve are pleased to have the opporiunity to submit the accompanying proposal to serve the City of
Gra evine Texas as inde endent auditors for the fiscal �
p � , p year ending September 30, 2008, and
consideration for the subsequent four years.
We believe that our firm possesses certain unique characteristics and qualifications that are well '�
matched to the City of Grapevine's needs. We are a regional accounting firm with a broad client base,
with a particular concentration in government audits. We have extensive experience in audits of cities ��
as indicated in our list of references. We believe that these attributes are critical elements to the
maintenance of a beneficial relationship between the City and its independent auditors. ��
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We have been a member of the AICPA far over 40 years and are a member of the AICPA Peer ��
Review Quality Control Section. As such, we are required to undergo peer reviews every three (3)
years. We completed our most recent review in 2007 and received an unqualified report. In addition, 'j
we also received no "letter of comments," and therefore achieved the highest possible rating. Because ;
of our hi�h quality standards, we have been approved by the AICPA to perform numerous peer reviews �
of other CPA firms across the nation. 'i
We have identified for the City of Grapevine an experienced and proven service team. As you ',;
can see from the resumes included in this proposal, your audit team will have significant experience ';
serving government clients, including cities, and are actively involved in professional organizations that ;
allow us to keep abreast of issues facing government organizations. ±
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The following persons are authorized to conduct contract negotiations for Pattillo, Brown & Hill, !�
L.L.P. They may be reached by telephone at (254) 772-4901. The address is 401 West Highway 6, �;,
Waco; Texas 76710. ',�
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Todd Pruitt, Audit Partner— Government Audit i'�
Paula Spiegelhauer, Audit Partner—Government Audit i�
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AFFILIATE OFFICES:BROWNSVILLE,TX(956)544-7778�HILLSBORO,TX(254)532-2583 1�
TENIPLE,TX(254)791-3460�WHITNEY,TX(254)694-4600■ ALBUQLJERQUE,I�IM(50�)266-5904 ��
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We appreciate your consideration of our firm as your auditars in the coming years and look
forward to discussing our merits further with you. This proposal will remain in force and effect for 60 .�, '
days.
Yours tnily,
PATTILLO, BROW�1 & HILL, L.L.P.
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