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4 <br /> THE CITY OF <br /> � CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> PLEASANTON. <br /> December 20, 2022 <br /> City Manager <br /> TITLE: APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BAKER TILLY <br /> US LLP IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $86,800 FOR DEVELOPMENT <br /> OF A CITYWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN <br /> SUMMARY <br /> Strategic planning is fundamental to successful work planning as it enables the goals of <br /> the organization to be aligned with ongoing processes and helps to allocate the City's <br /> human and financial resources. On November 15, 2022, the City Council approved the <br /> development of a citywide strategic plan that will broadly engage the community and the <br /> City organization's staff and commissions and committees in the development of a <br /> comprehensive new plan. <br /> The team at Baker Tilly US LLP is deeply experienced in strategic planning and <br /> organizational improvement for organizations throughout the nation and has closely <br /> related experience working with the City to create departmental strategic plans. The <br /> development of a citywide strategic plan is scheduled to begin in January 2023 with an <br /> estimated completion in fall 2023. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with <br /> BakerTilly US LLP not to exceed $86,800 through June 30, 2024. <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> The proposed professional services agreement with Baker Tilly US LLP in an amount <br /> not to exceed $86,800 will be allocated from the General Fund Contingency. <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br />