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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Payment Of Fees, Pursuant To The Current Agreement Between The City Of Hollywood And Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. In An Amount Not To Exceed $90,000.00 For FY 2017.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Resolution.
Explanation:
The City has used Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. (the “Law Firm”) to provide legal services in various litigation matters. The City Attorney’s Office has filled the position of special litigation counsel, so with rare exception, new cases are being handled in-house.
WHEREAS, Section 38.40(C)(2) of the Code of Ordinances exempts from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of the Purchasing Ordinance contracts for professional services. When professional services are purchased and the estimated annual amount to be paid therefor by the City exceeds $50,000.00, City Commission approval is required. The Acting City Attorney estimates that the amount of fees that will be paid to the Law Firm in Fiscal Year 2017 will approach but not exceed $90,000.00; and
Funding has been identified and is available in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget in Account No. 01.0104.00000.514.003122.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
George R. Keller, Jr., Assistant City Manager, Finance & Administration
Dr. Wazir A. Ishmael, City Manager
Alan Fallik, Acting City Attorney