Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 7/6/2021
Item Status: New
From: Ronald Cink, Budget Director
Submitted by: Shelby Middleton, Audit Compliance Officer
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Engagement Agreement between Silver, Voit & Thompson, Attorneys at Law, P.C. and the Baldwin County Commission for Legal Services for the Baldwin County Sales & Use Tax Department
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Chairman to execute an Engagement Agreement for Silver, Voit & Thompson, Attorneys at Law, P.C. to represent the Baldwin County Sales & Use Tax Department as a creditor in miscellaneous bankruptcy matters.
This Agreement shall commence upon full execution and approval by the Baldwin County Commission and terminate at any time with or without cause by written notification.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The Budget Director, Ron Cink wishes to establish the services of Silver, Voit & Thompson, Attorneys at Law, P.C. to represent the Sales & Use Tax Department as a creditor in miscellaneous bankruptcy matters when requested by the Department.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Fees range from $200-$250 per hour
Budget line item(s) to be used: 51850.5154 Legal Services
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration staff prepare correspondence and have Chairman execute Engagement Agreement and mail to:
Alexandra K. Garrett
Silver, Voit & Thompson, Attorneys at Law, P.C.
4317-A Midmost Drive
Mobile, Alabama 36609-5589
Cc: Ronald Cink
Heather Gwynn
Additional instructions/notes: N/A