STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Government Affairs
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a personal services contract with Paul Schlesinger for federal legislative services for the period November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2021 - Not to exceed $31,600.00 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
Paul Schlesinger represents the City of Dallas in Washington, D.C. He has extensive knowledge, background and contacts in the field of water, infrastructure, flood control, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers' Projects. In addition, he has excellent working relationships with the leadership of key Congressional Committees that are important to the City.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Legislative Ad Hoc Committee was briefed on October 10, 2016.
On October 26, 2016, City Council authorized a contract with Paul Schlesinger for FY 2016-17, by Resolution No. 16-1740.
The Legislative Ad Hoc Committee was briefed on December 10, 2018.
On December 12, 2018, City Council authorized a contract with Paul Schlesinger for FY 2018-19, by Resolution No. 18-1813.
City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on November 8, 2019.
On November 13, 2019, City Council authorized a contract with Paul Schlesinger for FY 2019-20, by Resolution No. 19-1785.
City Council will be briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on October 23, 2020.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
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General Fund |
$31,600.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |