Government Relations
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, June 9, 2015 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve Letter of Engagement with HBEC Group, Inc. for Continuation of Professional Services Related to State Budget Financial Analysis and Government Relations (Government Relations) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
Since 2007, Hillsborough County Public Schools has maintained a professional services agreement with HBEC Group, Inc. for the services of Dr. James Hamilton. In order for our school district to continue to be proactive in our budgeting process, Dr. Hamilton tracks, analyzes, and reports on Florida Revenue Estimating conferences. These revenue conferences shape the state budget and analysis of this information is critical to our district for budget planning.
Additional services provided include but are not limited to:
If approved, services will continue on July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2017. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
All Strategic Objectives | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
HBEC Group, Inc. compensation will remain at $60,000 per year to be paid in monthly installments of $5,000 per month for 24 months. Service under this agreement is provided July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2017.
Either party may cancel this agreement with a 30-day written notice. As per this agreement, HBEC Group, Inc. will be responsible for all customary travel expenses including housing, gasoline, airline transportation, rental car, parking, and meals associated with the services provided to the district. |
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EVALUATION | |
SUBMITTED BY: |
Connie Milito | Gretchen Saunders | |
Chief Government Relations Officer (813) 272-4519 |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
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A 6.10 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150609_693 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.10 |