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Burleson council hears rival law firms on delinquent-tax contract, moves to keep incumbent by consensus
Summary
After 10–15 minute presentations by Linebarger and Purdue Brandon, Burleson council informally signaled to remain with incumbent Purdue Brandon for delinquent property tax collection; members pressed both firms on technology, local filings and any appraisal-district conflicts and requested a line-by-line operations comparison.
Burleson city staff presented competing proposals on April 6 to provide delinquent property tax collection services, and after extended presentations from Linebarger and Purdue, the council signaled by consensus to remain with the incumbent, Purdue Brandon, instead of terminating that contract.
The council’s roughly two-hour discussion began with a staff recap of the RFQ process. Deputy city attorney Matt Rubitsky reminded the council the city solicited qualifications and received responsive submissions from Linebarger and Purdue; staff described a close evaluation and multiple follow-up briefings to the finance committee and full council. Both firms gave 10–15 minute presentations and answered councillors’ questions.
Linebarger’s presentation emphasized scale, technology…
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