2018-116 Operating Funds ConsultantsDate: September 7, 2018 Report No. 2018-116
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
This is a report of expenses for outside consultants and professional services for the past four fiscal
years.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to provide the Mayor and City Council with a report summarizing
expenses and commitments for outside consultants and professional services for the past three
fiscal years. There is no action necessary as this report is for informational purposes only. This report has been prepared at the request of Council. This report excludes expenses associated with capital projects. It shows purchase orders by general category and the dollar amount of the
full purchase order is based on the fiscal year in which the service was approved. In many cases
the actual payments for these services may occur over a period of one year or longer. The summary also shows the full amount of the purchase order, but some projects may not spend the full amount.
DISCUSSION:
Below is a chart displaying major areas of expenses and committments for outside consultants and professional services for fiscal years 2014-2015 through 2016-2017:
After reviewing the expenses in these categories, and considering the types of services received,
staff concluded that no personnel or contract modifications are necessary. Staff will continue
Category FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17
Architectural Design 8,494$ 8,013$ 27,225$
Audit/Finance Services 116,873 84,933 61,316
Energy Services - 362,448 494,977
Capital Projects 282,237 309,888 190,791
Environmental Planning 74,300 32,920 246,850
HR Recruitment and Studies 79,497 133,588 157,161
Legal Services 1,038,945 107,085 264,602
Legislative Services 266,771 249,900 277,730
Marketing 10,125 - -
Planning and Development 44,030 24,500 25,725
Risk and Health Contracts 48,500 25,432 121,814
Technology Implementation 311,011 253,491 85,430
Training and Retreats 23,240 75,784 36,036
Transportation & Mobility - 147,740 138,098
Total 2,304,023$ 1,815,722$ 2,127,755$
Percent of Operating Budget 0.44% 0.33% 0.36%
Date: September 7, 2018 Report No. 2018-116
monitoring these professional services. If it appears that these needs will be recurring in nature, or
these services can be provided by in-house staff, we will adjust our contracts and/or personnel
accordingly. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this report.
STAFF CONTACT:
Antonio Puente, Jr., Director of Finance (940)-349-7283 Antonio.Puente@cityofdenton.com