File #: ID#25-0978    Version: 1 Name: Approve amended retainer agreement with Manson Bolves Donaldson Tanner, P.A. in regard to Bay Esplanade litigation.
Type: Action Item Status: Public Hearing
File created: 9/16/2025 In control: City Attorney
On agenda: 9/29/2025 Final action:
Title: Approve amended retainer agreement with Manson Bolves Donaldson Tanner, P.A. in regard to Bay Esplanade litigation and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Attachments: 1. 2025Retainer Agreement Manson Bolves et al.pdf
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Approve amended retainer agreement with Manson Bolves Donaldson Tanner, P.A. in regard to Bay Esplanade litigation and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.

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SUMMARY: 

Manson Bolves has been defending the City in certain specialized aspects of this quiet title action. Senior Assistant City Attorney Michael Fuino has been defending the City in other aspects. Mr. Fuino has been appointed as the next City Attorney for the City of North Port. As a result, this amended agreement with Manson Bolves will ensure continued and cost effective representation of the City by unifying both aspects of the litigation under a single firm.

 

APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:

This expense will be coded to 0109600-530100, Professional Services. A budget amendment may be needed later in fiscal year 2025/2026 to provide additional funding utilizing General Fund reserves.  The operating budget of the City Attorney’s Office is funded by General Fund revenue.