Agenda Item Name:
Title
Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with GrayRobinson, P.A.
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Presenter:
Sylvia Torres; 352-374-5218
Description:
Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with GrayRobinson, P.A.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with GrayRobinson, P.A.
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Prior Board Motions:
At its meeting on October 25, 2016, the BoCC approved retaining special counsel to provide as-needed legal services related to the reverse osmosis leachate system. At its meeting on June 26, 2018, the BoCC approved a First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Legal Services between Alachua County and GrayRobinson, P.A.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Increase of $20,000 from Solid Waste budget. Budget exists in 400.76.7640.534.
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Background:
Sec. 21.42. - Special attorneys. Special attorneys shall be appointed only for the purposes and in the manner prescribed in this section.
(a)Special attorneys to the board may be appointed by motion, ordinance or resolution, providing a description of the duties to be performed and the compensation to be paid.(b)Special attorneys may be appointed to represent the board in legal actions involving specific matters or as subject-matter experts, subject to approval by the board.(c)Bond counsel shall be selected and appointed by the board from one or more qualified names submitted to the board by the county attorney and the county manager.
On October 25, 2016, the BoCC approved the appointment and hire of particularly qualified attorneys to provide services of a special nature in anticipation of intellectual property related litigation associated with the patent rights to "Comprehensive Reverse Osmosis System to Treat Landfill Leachate," and other services as requested. On June 26, 2018, the BoCC approved a First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Legal Services between Alachua County and GrayRob...
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