TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Letter of Agreement with The Schlueter Group for State Legislative representation.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
CITY MANAGER
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Schlueter Group has provided state legislative assistance to the City of Killeen for the past five years. They have provided assistance in specific areas of interest as determined by the City of Killeen, to include legislative review, state agency needs and state grant awards.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
The Schlueter Group has been effective in representing the City’s interest before the Texas Legislature and the appropriate agencies of the State of Texas. Most recently and notably, were their efforts with the establishment of Texas A&M University - Central Texas, enhancements to US Highway 190, formalizing the military mayors initiative and review of legislation impacting Killeen.
A legislative agenda will be developed in consultation with the Mayor and City Council and various city staff. The agenda will set forth potential goals and objectives for the City.
FISCAL IMPACT
The professional services provided by The Schlueter Group are exempt from competitive purchasing requirements.
Funds in the amount of $105,000 are available in the City Manager’s professional services account #010-0200-413.44-20.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Letter of Agreement with The Schlueter Group.