STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core - Organizational Support
AGENDA DATE: August 27, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Tammy L. Palomino
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a two-year personal services contract, with one two-year renewal option with Burklund Consulting, LLC for state legislative and information services for the period August 27, 2025 through August 26, 2027 - Not to exceed $240,000.00 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund
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BACKGROUND
Burklund Consulting, LLC operates an Austin office which monitors state action affecting governmental entities and corporations before the State Legislature. The scope of services for this contract will include:
• Representation before state agencies and legislators.
• Monitoring state legislative and committee activities as requested by the City Council, the City Manager, and the City Attorney.
• Assistance with special projects as requested.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on September 13, 2022. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=AO&ID=164904&GUID=d130f37f-8393-4570-81d3-c0702f6411f0&N=SXRlbSBFIFN0YXRlIGFuZCBGZWRlcmFsIExlZ2lzbGF0aXZlIExvYmJ5aXN0cyBDb250cmFjdCBNZW1vcmFuZHVt>
On September 28, 2022, this item was deferred by Councilmember Tennell Atkins.
On October 26, 2022, the City Council authorized a personal services contract with Burklund Consulting, LLC for state legislative and information services for the period November 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, by Resolution No. 22-1631.
The Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs was briefed regarding this matter on August 30, 2023.
The Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs was briefed regarding this matter on September 28, 2023.
On October 11, 2023, the City Council authorized a two-year personal services contract with Burklund Consulting, LLC for state legislative and information services for the period November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2025, by Resolution No. 23-1385.
The Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs was briefed regarding this matter on August 5, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Dallas Water Utilities Fund |
$5,000.00 |
$60,000.00 |
$175,000.00 |