File #: ID#16-3114    Version: 1 Name: Approve increase of $10,000 to Richards Gilkey for outside counsel services related to the Pelican Walk parking garage.
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 12/20/2016 In control: Legal
On agenda: 1/19/2017 Final action: 1/19/2017
Title: Approve an increase of $10,000 to the law firm of Richards, Gilkey, Fite, Slaughter, Pratesi and Ward, P.A. for representation in the purchase of parking spaces in the Pelican Walk parking garage for a contract total of $54,000. (consent)

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Approve an increase of $10,000 to the law firm of Richards, Gilkey, Fite, Slaughter, Pratesi and Ward, P.A. for representation in the purchase of parking spaces in the Pelican Walk parking garage for a contract total of $54,000. (consent)

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SUMMARY: 

In April 2014, Council approved an agreement with Carlton Ward and Emil Pratesi with the law firm of Richards, Gilkey, Fite, Slaughter, Pratesi & Ward, P.A in an amount not to exceed $40,000.

The purchase agreement has since been amended twice, resulting in additional legal fees not originally anticipated. We have to date paid $44,000 to the firm and are requesting an additional $10,000 for representation in this matter.

 

APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:

The amount of $10,000 is available in the City Attorney’s Professional Services budget.