Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the City Attorney to contract with Rendigs, Fry, Kiely and Dennis, LLP , a firm located in Cincinnati, Ohio with expertise in tax law to advise the City Attorney on matters related to tax and litigation as it pertains to the City's hotel/motel tax ordinance.
Fiscal Impact: No City funds will be expended at this time. Any future expenses shall be subject to appropriation and certification by the City Auditor and approval by City Council.
Emergency Designation: This ordinance is submitted as an emergency measure so that the City Attorney may be advised on these matters at the earliest possible date.
Title
To authorize the City Attorney to enter into a special counsel agreement with Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis, LLP for the purpose of advising the City Attorney on matters relating to taxation and litigation as it pertains to the City's hotel/motel tax ordinance; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the City Attorney is seeking advice on matters related to tax and litigation in connection with the City's hotel/motel tax ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis, LLP, a law firm in Cincinnati, Ohio has the requisite level of expertise in tax law to provide such advice; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to enter into this special counsel agreement so that the City can receive advice without delay therby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO:
Section 1. That the City Attorney be authorized to enter into a contract with the law firm of Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis, LLP for special legal services on matters related to tax and litigation in connection with the City's hotel/motel tax ordinance.
Section 2. That any future expenses associated with this contract shall be subject to a...
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