STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: October 11, 2023
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 Burklund Consulting, LLC for state legislative and information services for the period November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2025 - Not to exceed $120,000.00 - 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, City Manager, and 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.
On September 28, 2022, this item was deferred by Councilmember Tennell Atkins.
On October 26, 2022, the City Council authorized a contract with Burklund Consulting, LLC for FY 2022-23, 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 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.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
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Dallas Water Utilities Fund |
$60,000.00 |
$60,000.00 |
$0.00 |