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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Schlueter Group for State Legislative Representation.
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DATE: August 19, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Holli Clements, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with Schlueter Group for State Legislative Representation
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen actively engages the State Legislature and State agencies on matters of interest to the City. Actions are guided by Council-adopted State Legislative Priorities and Principles as required by City Council Governing Standards and Expectations.
In support of the City’s legislative strategy, we contract with a State legislative consultant to actively pursue items in accordance with State Legislative Priorities and Principles, to provide legislative expertise and guidance and to be present at proceeding with or on behalf of City representatives.
The City of Killeen has engaged a legislative consultant since 2001. Stan Schlueter and Schlueter Group have represented the City of Killeen since 2002. Notable achievements during their representation include the establishment and expansion of Texas A&M University-Central Texas, enhancements to US 190 (now I-14) establishment of the Texas Mayors of Military Communities and subsequent DEAAG funding and reimbursement for state veterans’ exemptions.
The agreement being considered would, upon approval, begin a new three-year term August 20, 2025, through August 19, 2028, with an automatic successive two-year renewal.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Do not enter a Professional Services Agreement with Schlueter Group
2. Negotiate alternate terms for a Professional Services Agreement with Schlueter Group
3. Enter a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Schlueter Group with the option for a two-year renewal
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends alternative 3. Schlueter Group has successfully represented the City of Killeen on State legislative matters since 2002.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Yes, the procurement for professional services is exempt from the competitive bidding process as outlined in Texas Local Government Code section 252.022.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
FY 2026 $100,000
FY 2027 $100,000
FY 2028 $100,000
FY 2029 $100,000
FY 2030 $100,000
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
Recurring
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in account 100-54220-700-701-000000
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Schlueter Group for state legislative representation.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Purchasing
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement