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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute the Attached Engagement Letter Between The City Of Hollywood And Paul Ryder, Jr., P.A. For Legal Services In The Estimated Annual Amount Of $75,000.00.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached resolution.
Explanation:
The City has used Paul T. Ryder, Jr., P.A. (the “Attorney”) to provide legal services in various labor and employment matters. The Attorney has submitted the attached engagement letter.
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 shall be more than $25,000.00, City Commission approval is required. Under the proposed agreement, payments to the Attorney are based on the hourly rate specified in the agreement, and the estimated annual amount to be paid is estimated to be $75,000.00.
Funding has been identified and will be available in the Fiscal Year 2015 budget in 01.0104.00000.514.003126.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney
Wazir A. Ishmael, Ph.D., City Manager
Raquel Elejabarrieta, Director of Labor Relations