Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution to authorize an interlocal agreement with the General Land Office and Veterans Land Board for the City of Killeen to assume responsibility for Cemetery Management and Operation Services for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.
Summary
DATE: December 12, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Kent Cagle, City Manager
SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement for Cemetery Management and Operation Services for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, authorizes local governments to contract for governmental functions. The Texas State Veterans Cemetery is currently managed by the General Land Office and Veterans Land Board using contract employees.
This agreement will allow for the City of Killeen to assume responsibility for cemetery management and operation services to include absorbing the current employees into the City of Killeen employment. The Board will retain ownership and responsibility for all of the Veterans’ Cemetery assets including, but not limited to, all buildings, real property, capital expenditures, an any other piece of equipment or asset the cost of which is borne by the Board.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Do not authorize entering into an ILA with the General Land Office and Veterans Land Board.
2. Authorize entering into the ILA with the General Land Office and Veterans Land Board.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Alternative two is recommended allowing for the continued cemetery management of the Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The City of Killeen’s Financial Management Policy recognizes City Council’s ability to approve interlocal agreements authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The General Land Office will pay all of the City of Killeen’s direct and indirect costs. There will be no fiscal impact to the City of Killeen.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the General Land Office and Veterans Land Board for the City of Killeen to assume responsibility for Cemetery Management and Operation Services for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement
Capital Assets and Improvements
Information Technology Equipment
General Affirmations
Management and Operation Fees and Budget
Cemetery Inspection Checklist
Security Appendix
Required Insurance