Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Columbus City Attorney’s Office entered into a contract with Jwayyed Jwayyed, Attorney at Law, on March 1, 2025, to provide special prosecution services in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00. Due to the nature and complexity of the cases assigned, additional services are required beyond the scope originally anticipated. These needs could not be fully foreseen at the time of the initial contract, as the volume and duration of conflict-driven cases fluctuates based on prosecutor workload and referrals.
This ordinance authorizes the City Attorney to modify the contract to increase the maximum term amount to $45,000.00. Continuing with the existing contractor is in the City’s best interest because the attorney has been actively engaged in the ongoing matters, is familiar with the facts and parties involved, and replacing counsel mid-representation would disrupt continuity and increase both cost and risk to the City.
The pricing for the additional services is based on the same rate structure approved in the original contract and reflects the estimated number of additional hours necessary to complete the matters currently assigned. This modification is needed to ensure uninterrupted representation and continued access to special prosecution services for apparent conflict-of-interest situations.
FISCAL IMPACT: The amount of the contract modification is $10,000.00, and the total amount of this contract, as modified, is $45,000.00. This contract modification will be funded by the General Fund.
Original contract amount: $35,000.00 (PO494832)
Term: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026
(current balance of contract PO: $4,657.50)
Modification No. 1 amount: $10,000.00 (This Ordinance)
Total contract amount: $45,000.00
Jwayyed Sharhabeel Jwayyed
FID: 92-2687564 | CC-005040 | Expires: 11/19/2027
Title
To authorize the City Attorney to modify an existing contract with Jwayyed Jwayyed; to authorize the expenditure of $10,000.00 from th...
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