SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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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.