TRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: October 13, 2021
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 Kwame Walker & Associates for state legislative and information services for the period November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022 - Not to exceed $70,000.00 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
Kwame Walker & Associates 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, city manager, and city attorney.
- Assistance with special projects as requested.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
City Council was briefed by confidential memorandum regarding this matter on November 9, 2020.
On December 9, 2020, City Council authorized a contract with Kwame Walker & Associates for FY 2020-21, by Resolution No. 20-1931.
City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on October 8, 2021. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2021-22%20Memos/Federal%20State%20Lobbyist%20Contracts%20Renewal%20Memorandum.pdf>
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2022 |
FY 2023 |
Future Years |
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General Fund |
$70,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |