Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With Greenberg Traurig, P.A. For Utility Legal Consulting Services, In An Amount Up To $500,000.00 For Fiscal Year 2027.
Strategic Plan Focus
Financial Management & Administration
Body
Staff Recommends:
Approval of the attached Resolution
Explanation:
Greenberg Traurig, P.A. (“GT”) has represented the City for approximately 10 years in legal matters involving the six Large Users of the Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (“SRWWTP”) and the City’s Water and Sewer systems.
Section 38.41(C)(11)(i) of the Procurement Code exempts contracts for professional services from competitive bid and proposal requirements.
Legal services are anticipated to continue to be required from GT throughout FY 2027. The Town of Pembroke Park and the City of Dania Beach have filed SRWWTP related civil actions and the issues are complex. GT has devoted, and anticipates continuing to devote, extensive time to the City’s defense in these matters which may continue to be litigated for several years.
The Department of Public Utilities Staff requested a proposal from GT for continued legal services. GT responded with the attached FY 2027 Agreement, which would authorize the payment of fees in an amount up to $500,000.00 for the matters set forth in the Agreement.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this agreement is available in FY 2027 Operating Budget in account number 442.400101.53600.531220.000000.000.000.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Phyllis Shaw, CGFO, Deputy Director/Finance, Department of Public Utilities
Vincent Morello, P.E., Director, Department of Public Utilities
Chris O’Brien, Director of Public Safety