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DeSoto council approves up to $80,000 for 10-year strategic plan with Baker Tilly

5706775 · September 2, 2025
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Council authorized the city manager to finalize an agreement with Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP to develop a 10-year strategic plan; consultants outlined a four-phase, data-driven engagement and said they will incorporate prior city plans and extensive community outreach.

The DeSoto City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute an agreement, not to exceed $80,000, with Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP to develop a 10-year strategic plan for the city.

Baker Tilly consultant Woody Battle told the council the firm will pursue a four-phase approach — define, discover, develop and deploy — that combines data analysis, stakeholder workshops, public engagement and implementation planning. Battle said the firm will review prior city planning materials and comprehensive studies so the new plan builds on…

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