Description
Title: Authorize a contract for strategic consulting services for Austin Energy with Rifeline, LLC, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $450,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a three-year contract with Rifeline, LLC, for strategic consulting services related to Austin Energy, totaling up to $450,000. The initial funding of $150,000 is allocated from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget, with future funding dependent on budget availability. This contract is designed to enhance public involvement and community engagement in Austin Energy's initiatives, which include critical plans like the Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035. Rifeline, LLC will assist in community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategies, ensuring that public input shapes Austin Energy's projects. The contract is deemed essential for fostering meaningful engagement and aligning initiatives with community values.