COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
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Authorization for the City Manager to execute a contract with Jacob Schumer of Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand P.A., for Special Magistrate Services for the City of Edgewater.
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DEPARTMENT:
Finance
SUMMARY:
The City of Edgewater issued a Request for Letters of Interest seeking qualified attorneys or law firms interested in providing professional services as the Special Magistrate for the City of Edgewater
Six responses were received and evaluated by staff. Staff ranked the top three respondents and requested they come in and give a short presentation, followed by questions and answers. Following the presentations, staff ranked the final three firms as follows:
Firm Attorney
Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand P.A. Jacob Schumer
DSK Law James Harwood
Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A. Andrew Lannon
The firms/attorneys who submitted, but were not invited to present were:
Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colter & Whigham Lonnie Groot
Magi Law, LLC Kenrick Pratt
Waugh Law, P.A. Christian Waugh
Staff recommends the contract for Special Magistrate for the City of Edgewater be awarded to Jacob Schumer.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Jacob Schumer of Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand P.A., for Special Magistrate Services for the City of Edgewater.