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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with the Schlueter Group for State Legislative Representation.
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DATE: September 1, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Holli Clements, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Schlueter Group agreement
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, the City contracts 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.
Stan Schlueter and Schlueter Group have represented the City of Killeen since 2002. The term for the current contract with The Schlueter Group is August 19, 2025 through August 19, 2028, which automatically renews for one successive two-year term unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least 90 days before the end of the initial term.
The proposed amendment would reduce the $100,000 annual fee to $1 for Year 2 of the Agreement.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends approving an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Schlueter Group to reduce the fee in Year 2 of the agreement.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This action conforms to relevant policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
This amendment would reduce the annual fee for Year 2 of this contract from $100,000 to $1.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
The amendment is one-time reduction for one year of a multi-year contract.
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 approving an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with the Schlueter Group to reduce the fee in Year 2 of the agreement.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Purchasing
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Amendment No. 1
Letter of Agreement
Presentation