HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 Selection of a Qualified Firm for City Attorney ServicesMeeting Date: August 1, 2023
Item #: 12
Contact Name: Craig Shadrix Department Director: Robert Frank
Contact Number: Ext. 6434 City Manager: Robert Frank
Subject: Selection of a Qualified Firm for City Attorney Services. (Assistant City Manager
Shadrix)
Background Summary:
Following the procurement process, the City received two (2) qualified responses for City Attorney Services
(from Fishback Dominick and Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand), and staff was directed at the July 18th City
Commission meeting to schedule both firms for interviews prior to selection. The interviews were held at a
workshop prior to the August 1 st City Commission meeting. The City Commission is asked to select one (1) of
the two (2) firms and direct staff to proceed with negotiating a contract.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners select a law firm for City Attorney Services and direct
the City Manager to proceed with contract negotiations?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners select one (1) of the two (2) firms and direct
staff to negotiate a contract.
Attachments:
None
Financial Impacts:
Legal services are a part of the annual adopted budget and pending contract negotiations. The proposed fiscal
year 2023/24 budget will be revised accordingly.
Type of Item: Regular
Phone:City of Ocoee - 1 N. Bluford Avenue - Ocoee, Florida 34761
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