Explanation
BACKGROUND: On August 3, 2007 the City Attorney solicited proposals from a number of law firms via Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for special legal counsel to provide legal advice and other legal services to the City Attorney and the Department of Public Utilities with regard to litigation matters pertaining to the Big Walnut Augmentation Rickenbacker Interceptor Projects in which the City has an interest. The City Attorney received six proposals in response to the RFPs. After evaluating all proposals and interviewing attorneys representing three law firms, the Department of Public Utilities, in consultation with the City Attorney, found that Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP would be best-qualified to represent the City in this matter. On November 15, 2007, the City Attorney entered into an agreement with Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs for said services. This ordinance authorizes the City Attorney to modify said contract for continuation of special legal counsel with Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP.
FISCAL IMPACT: This contract modification will be funded by the Department of Public Utilities. The amount of this contract modification is $150,000.
COMPANY: Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLP (34-1832611) Expires 11-29-09
Title
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to modify a contract for special legal counsel with Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency ($150,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the City Attorney has a need for legal advice and other legal services with regard to litigation matters pertaining to the Big Walnut Augmentation Rickenbacker Interceptor Projects in which the City has an interest; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney solicited proposals from a number of law firms via Requests for Proposals (RFPs) on August 3, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney received six proposals i...
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