Agenda Item Name:
Title
Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with GrayRobinson, P.A.
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Presenter:
Sylvia Torres; 352-374-5218
Description:
Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with GrayRobinson, P.A.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with GrayRobinson, P.A.
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Prior Board Motions:
October 25, 2016, the BoCC approved retaining special counsel to provide as-needed legal services related to the reverse osmosis leachate system.
June 26, 2018, the BoCC approved a First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Legal Services between Alachua County and GrayRobinson, P.A.
August 24, 2021, the BoCC approved a Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Legal Services between Alachua County and GrayRobinson, P.A.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Increase of $50,000 from Solid Waste budget in account 400.76.7640.534.31.41. Budget will be adjusted to cover this expense.
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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...
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