STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: October 11, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Government Affairs
EXECUTIVE: T.C. Broadnax
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a two-year personal professional services contract with Thorn Run Partners, LLC for federal legislative services for the period October 31, 2023 through September 30, 2025 - Not to exceed $170,000.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
Paul Schlesinger of Thorn Run Partners, LLC 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)
On November 13, 2019, the City Council authorized a contract with Paul Schlesinger for FY 2019-20, by Resolution No. 19-1785.
On October 28, 2020, the City Council authorized a contract with Paul Schlesinger for FY 2020-21, by Resolution No. 20-1705.
On October 13, 2021, the City Council authorized a contract with Paul Schlesinger for FY 2021-22, by Resolution No. 21-1664.
On October 26, 2022, the City Council authorized a contract with Paul Schlesinger for FY 2022-23, by Resolution No. 22-1634.
The Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs was briefed on the "2023-2024 Federal Legislative Lobbyist Contracts" on August 30, 2023.
On September 20, 2023, the City Council adopted the FY 2023-24 budget and is inclusive of this contract amount by Resolution No. 23-1277; and Ordinance No. 32554.
The Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs was briefed on the "Consideration of the federal lobbyist contracts" on September 28, 2023.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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FY 2024
FY 2025
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