HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 02 Approval of Agreement Renewal for Code Enforcemeny Board Attorney
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: June 18, 2024
Item #: 2
Contact Name: Doug Gaines Department Director: Doug Gaines
Contact Number: Ext. 1503 City Manager: Robert Frank
Subject: Approval of Agreement Renewal for Code Enforcement Board Attorney. (Acting
Support Services Director Gaines)
Background Summary:
Under Section 7-5 of the City Code, the City Commission appoints a Board Attorney to act as legal counsel for
the Code Enforcement Board ("CEB Attorney"). The City Commission previously appointed CEB Attorney
James "Skip" Fowler to serve the Code Enforcement Board, on July 20, 2021. The original agreement
approved by the City Commission allows for one (1) initial three (3) year term, beginning July 21, 2021, with
two (2) separate one (1) year renewable extensions, for a maximum of five (5) years total. Mr. Fowler has the
requisite experience, availability, and desire to perform such services and is interested in serving another
year.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve the renewal of the Agreement with attorney
James "Skip" Fowler, Esq., to serve as the CEB Attorney?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve the renewal of the Agreement
with attorney James "Skip" Fowler, Esq., to serve as the CEB Attorney.
Attachments:
1. Renewal of CEB Agreement E-mail
2. Code Enforcement Board Agreement Service Agreement - James (Skip) Fowler
Financial Impacts:
The hourly fee for the Code Enforcement Board Attorney is $190.00 per hour. This is unchanged under the
current agreement.
Type of Item: Consent
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Gaines, Douglas
From:Skip Fowler <skip@ffalaw.org>
Sent:Wednesday, May 22, 2024 1:48 PM
To:Gaines, Douglas
Subject:Re: Code Board Attorney Contract Term Expiration
Doug I’m more than happy to extend my services per the contract for an additional year.
Please let me know if you need anything further.
It is a pleasure to work with you and the City staff.
Skip
James A. Skip Fowler, Esquire
Fowler, Feeney & Associates, P.A.
28 W. Central Boulevard, Suite 400
Orlando, Florida 32801
Telephone: 407.425.2684
Facsimile: 407.487-0005
email: skip@ffalaw.org
Sent from my iPhone
On May 21, 2024, at 8:06 AM, Gaines, Douglas <DGaines@ocoee.org> wrote:
Skip,
The agreement for your services as our Code Enforcement Board (CEB) Attorney ends July 21, 2024. This
is a 3-year agreement that allows for two 1-year renewals. We are confirming with you if the first
extension needs anything written to begin. I have attached the agreement.
Thanks.
Doug Gaines
Acting Director of Support Services
City of Ocoee
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, FL 34761
dgaines@ocoee.org
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(407) 554-7064
(407) 905-3151 fax
From: Mieras, Justin <JMieras@ocoee.org>
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 5:04 PM
To: Gaines, Douglas <DGaines@ocoee.org>
Subject: Code Board Attorney Contract Term Expiration
Doug,
The Code Board Attorney contract’s initial 3 year term ends July 21, 2024. The contract allows for two
separate 1 year renewals or 30 day notice of termination. We should confirm with him if the first
extension needs anything written to begin.
Thanks,
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Justin A. Mieras
City of Ocoee
Senior Administrative Assistant
Support Services
1 N Bluford Ave, Ocoee, Florida 34761
407-554-7065 jmieras@ocoee.org
<Code Enforcement Board Agreement Service Agreement - James (Skip) Fowler.pdf>