HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1997-145 " RESOLUTION NO. 145-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A
"REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL" AND APPOINTING TIMOTHY M. RYAN AS
INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS
OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT
OF SUCH CONFLICT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Dania City Attorney Frank C. Adler died on September 29,
1997, while holding the office of city attorney; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania's charter authorizes the city commission
to appoint a city attorney who shall serve at the pleasure of the
commission; and
WHEREAS, the selection of the most qualified, respected and
influential legal representation is of critical importance for protection
of our citizens, public safety, quality of life, public contracts and
utility services, defense and advocacy in litigation as well as critical
advisory opinions when needed, and
WHEREAS, a replacement city attorney is needed immediately in order
to carry out the business of the city, and
WHEREAS, the city commission directs the city manager to immediately
issue a "REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL" to solicit individuals and firms to supply
proposals to the city commission for legal services for the City of
Dania, and
WHEREAS, such a search will require a period not to exceed 90 days
which during such time the city commission has selected the previous
assistant city attorney, Timothy Ryan, to serve as interim city attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DANIA, FLORIDA:
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Section 1. That a 90 day "Request for Proposal" period is directed
to solicit legal representation proposals.
Section 2. That Timothy M. Ryan is hereby appointed by the Dania
city commission to serve as city attorney on an interim basis for a
period of ninety days.
Section 3. That Timothy M. Ryan shall be compensated for his legal
services at a rate of $125.00 an hour, subject to review and approval of
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the city manager.
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Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict
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herewith be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict.
Section 5. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect
immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1997.
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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CLERK-AUDITO
APPROVED A TO F AND CORRECTNESS:
CITY ATT /Y
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