HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2023-024 Approval of Engagement Letter for Legal ServicesMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
January 23, 2023
TB Resolution 2023 - 024: Authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign a Letter of Engagement with Susan Brock for Legal Services associated with the IAAWTF
Whereas, Susan H. Brock is the attorney retained by the City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca and Town of Dryden to provide contractual legal services to the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment
Facility (IAWWTF), and
Whereas, An Engagement Letter for Legal Services dated January 3, 2023was received indicating that as of January 1, 2023, Ms. Brock’s hourly rate for legal services would be $270.00,
and the Engagement Letter provided detailed information on other rate increases including but not limited to any paralegal time, travel, services, disbursements, fees, and office expenses,
and
Whereas, The Municipal Partners retain the right to terminate Ms. Brock’s representation at any time with or without cause with reasonable notice, now therefore be it
Resolved, That the Special Joint Committee of the IAWWTF (SJC) finds the rate increases and terms outlined in the letter of January 3, 2023 reasonable and acceptable, and be it further
Resolved, That the SJC recommends the Municipal Partners adopt and approve the January 3, 2023 Engagement Letter for Legal Services provided by Susan H. Brock.
Moved: Rich DePaoloSeconded: Pam Bleiwas
Vote: ayes - Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Goodman, Johnson, Levine, and Rosen