SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a legal services agreement with Unice Salzman, P.A. for the provision of legal services and representation to the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Over the past several years, Unice Salzman, P.A. (Salzman) has effectively represented the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board (Board). On September 30, 2026, the City of Clearwater’s agreement with Salzman expired, and the City Attorney’s Office now seeks to enlist the services of Salzman again to represent the Board. Salzman has agreed to undertake this representation pursuant to the attached legal services agreement for a term of five years. The agreement authorizes the City Attorney to approve legal fee invoices regarding Salzman’s services up to a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.00.
This agreement is exempt from bidding pursuant to Section 2.563(1)(g), Clearwater Code of Ordinances.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 0109600-530100, Professional Services, to fund this contract. The operating budget of the City Attorney’s Office is funded by General Fund revenue.