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Discussion and direction on Council legal services contract.
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Presenter:
Council discussion.
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Description/Background:
The City Council has a legal services contract with Cowdell & Woolley P.C The original agreement began on June 1, 2018 and expired December 31, 2019. The City Council extended the contract through June 30, 2020, and again for 90 days from July 1, 2020. The Council's current policy on the use of outside legal services allows any Council Member to request assistance or presence at meetings as long as the Vice Chair is notified.
Fiscal Impact:
Costs for FY 2020-21 are undetermined. The Council has budgeted $50,000 in Professional Services however this amount covers any type of professional services, not just legal services. Contract costs for FY 2018-19 totaled $13,865. Costs for FY 2019-20 were $19,268 (according to the semi-final June budget report).
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Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation