Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The cases of Doe, et al. v. City of Columbus, Case No. 24cv006195 and Doe, et al. v. City of Columbus, Case No. 24cv006428 (collectively “Litigation Matters”), are currently pending in the Common Pleas Court of Franklin County, OH, arising from a recently publicized data security intrusion experienced by the City. Due to a potential conflict of interest, it was necessary for the City Attorney’s office to retain outside counsel to represent the City. The City Attorney’s office entered into a special legal counsel contract with Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP on September 24, 2024. Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP will represent the City in the above cases and any additional litigation that may be filed as a result of the data security intrusion. It is now necessary to modify that contract in order to continue to provide the statutorily required representation.
FISCAL IMPACT: This contract modification will be funded by the Department of Technology Operating Fund. The amount of this contract modification is $250,000.00.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency action is requested as funds are needed immediately to ensure these services can continue without interruption.
COMPANY: Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, Vendor Number 006042
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To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract for special legal counsel services with Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, for the Litigation Matters that are currently pending in the Common Pleas Court of Franklin County, OH and any other litigation arising from the data security intrusion; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Department of Technology Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
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WHEREAS, due to a conflict of interest, the City Attorney has need for special legal services with regard to the Litigation Matters that are currently pending in the Common Pleas Court of Franklin County, OH and any other litigation arising from ...
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