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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing A Civil Service Board Attorney Pursuant To Section 33.174 Of The City Code And Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement With Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P. A. For Legal Services For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $7,000.00.
Strategic Plan Focus
Financial Management & Administration
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The City and the City’s Civil Service Board (“Board”) desire to appoint an attorney to serve as a legal advisor to the Board and attend meetings.
Section 33.174 of the City of Hollywood Code of Ordinances authorizes the Board and City Commission to appoint a Board attorney to serve at the pleasure of the Board and City Commission.
On July 31, 2023, a quorum of three members of the Board comprised of Mitchell Anton, Dr. Jalane Melhoun, and David Bennett interviewed three attorneys and in a unanimous vote recommended the appointment of Glen Torcivia from the law firm of Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A, as the Board attorney.
The Civil Service Board recommends that the City Commission authorize the execution of a retainer agreement with Glen Torcivia.
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve and authorize the execution, by the appropriate City officials, of the attached agreement with Glen Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.
Fiscal Impact:
The funding for this agreement is available in the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget in account numbers 001.112001.51300.531230.000000.000.000 and 558.112006.51900.531170.000000.000.000 and will be budgeted in subsequent fiscal years’ operating budgets subject to approval and adoption by the City Commission.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Tammie L. Hechler, Director of Human Resources
Raelin Storey, Assistant City Manager