File #: ID#25-1030    Version: 1 Name: Approve a retainer agreement with Abbey, Adams, Byelick, & Mueller, L.L.P. in Catherine Cahill vs. Progressive Select Insurance Company and City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Type: Action Item Status: Public Hearing
File created: 10/3/2025 In control: City Attorney
On agenda: 10/15/2025 Final action:
Title: Approve a retainer agreement with Abbey, Adams, Byelick, & Mueller, L.L.P. in Catherine Cahill vs. Progressive Select Insurance Company and City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Attachments: 1. Executed Agreement Between the City of Clearwater and AA -Cahill (03473951).PDF
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Approve a retainer agreement with Abbey, Adams, Byelick, & Mueller, L.L.P. in Catherine Cahill vs. Progressive Select Insurance Company and City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.

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SUMMARY: 

Senior Assistant City Attorney Michael Fuino has been appointed as the next City Attorney for the City of North Port. Mr. Fuino has been representing the City in this suit. To ensure the successful defense of the City, the City Attorney recommends retaining Abbey, Adams, Byelick, & Mueller, L.L.P. to represent the City in this matter. The law firm of Abbey Adams specializes in civil liability claims with countless years of experience representing government entities. The Abbey Adams law firm has agreed to undertake this representation pursuant to the attached agreement. The City Council authorizes the City Attorney to approve legal fee invoices in this matter up to the not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.

APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:

Operating funds are available for this contract in cost code 0109600-530100, Professional Services, funded by General Fund revenue.