STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 28, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Government Affairs
EXECUTIVE: T.C. Broadnax
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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, 2022 through September 30, 2023 - Not to exceed $70,000.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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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)
On December 9, 2020, City Council authorized a contract with Kwame Walker & Associates for FY 2020-21, by Resolution No. 20-1931.
On October 13, 2021, City Council authorized a contract with Kwame Walker & Associates for FY 2021-22, by Resolution No. 21-1665.
The Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on September 13, 2022.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
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General Fund |
$70,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |