SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Bryant Miller Olive P.A. and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
In April 2026, the City Attorney’s Office retained Bryant Miller Olive P.A. to serve as a consultant regarding the citizens’ initiative petition submitted by Save the Garden for a proposed city ordinance requiring referendum approval to vacate a public right-of-way in the City’s Downtown Clearwater Community Redevelopment Area.
On May 22, 2026, a complaint was filed against the City styled as Save the Garden, et al. v. City of Clearwater, relating to this matter.
The interim City Attorney recommends an amendment to the Legal Services Agreement to include representation of the City as litigation counsel in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
This agreement is exempt from bidding pursuant to Section 2.563(1)(g), Clearwater Code of Ordinances.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A future budget amendment will be needed in 0109600-530100, Professional Services, to fund this agreement. The operating budget of the City Attorney’s Office is funded by General Fund reserves.