Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JEREMY IOSUE OF THE LAW FIRM OF STEFANIK IOSUE & ASSOCIATES FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES IN LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The City would like to enter into an agreement with Jeremy Iosue for Labor and Employment Law special counsel.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
City staff would like to begin using Mr. Iosue for legal issues that relate to labor relations and human resources. Stefanik Iosue & Associates will replace Weston Hurd once this legislation is approved.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
x Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes, to provide for immediate legal services.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council approve the ordinance to move forward with special counsel services.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager