SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve an agreement with Bryant Miller Olive P.A. for legal services and representation to the City of Clearwater Community Development Board and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
The Community Development Board Rules of Procedure states under Section 4 that outside legal counsel is to be provided to the Community Development Board (CDB) to assist the CDB with its responsibilities. The CDB was previously represented by Jay Daigneault of Trask Daigneault, LLP, dating back several years. Since Mr. Daigneault resigned from representing the CDB on February 3, 2026, it has become necessary for the City to select new legal counsel for the CDB.
The City Attorney’s Office recommends retaining Bryant Miller Olive to represent the CDB. The City has collaborated with Bryant Miller Olive for more than 20 years, and they have agreed to undertake this representation pursuant to the attached legal services agreement. The City Council authorizes the City Attorney to approve legal fee invoices in this matter up to the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000.00.
This agreement is exempt from bidding pursuant to Section 2.563(1)(g), Clearwater Code of Ordinances.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A budget amendment may be needed in cost code 01009600-530100, Professional Services, to fund this contract. The operating budget of the City Attorney’s Office is funded by General Fund revenue.