Agenda Item Title:
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Council discussion of legal services options.
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Presenter:
Mike Applegarth
Description/Background:
On December 12, 2017 the Council directed Council office staff to assemble a RFP seeking contract legal services for the Council. The City Council appropriated $50,000 in the Council Office FY 2017-18 budget for professional services. There is also an appropriation of the same amount planned for the FY 2018-19 budget. The RFP for Council legal services was executed near the beginning of January and advertised through normal City Channels by the City Purchasing Agent. In response to the RFP the Council received proposal from I. Robert Wall, PLLC and the firm of Cowdell Woolley. The Council interviewed candidates and voted to direct staff to execute a contract with I. Robert Wall. Not long after, Mr. Wall was then hired to be the City Attorney for West Jordan and can no longer serve the Sandy City Council on a contractual basis. Cowdell Woolley is still interested in working with the City Council. Alternatively, a new RFP could be issued if the Council still desires legal services.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
Discuss and direct staff accordingly.