SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve hiring William D. Brinton of the law firm of Rogers Towers to assist in revising the sign code and authorize an initial budget of $30,000.00 for legal services. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Mr. Brinton was instrumental in writing the current sign code. The City Attorney would like to hire him as outside counsel to assist with revising it. The contract will be for an initial amount of up to $30,000 for this assistance.
Authorization from the City Council is required to hire outside counsel pursuant to City Charter:
Section 4.03 - Assistant city attorneys; special counsel.
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Special Counsel. The council may employ special counsel, outside of the legal department, who shall conduct such investigations and perform such services as the council may direct and who shall report directly to the council.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 010-09600-5301-514-000, Professional Services, to fund this contract.