HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2026-037 Approve Phillips Lytle LLP Legal Services Contract 06032026MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
June 8, 2026
TB Resolution 2026 - 037: Authorization to enter into contract with Phillips Lytle LLP for legal services associated with the South Hill TND SEQRA Process
Whereas, at a meeting on September 29, 2025, the Town Board discussed and expressed support for the Town’s continued active involvement in the South Hill TND to ensure the creation of
a unified and cohesive neighborhood plan and authorized the Planning Department to issue a Request for Qualifications for professional services for the South Hill TND environmental review
process; and
Whereas, a Request for Qualifications was prepared by Town Planning Department staff and published on the New York State Contract Reporter and BidNet platforms, as well as sent to consulting
planning/design firms recommended as being experienced in design and engineering, environmental review, transportation planning, and developing TNDs;
Whereas, members of the Town Planning Committee, the Town Supervisor, and the Director of Planning reviewed three proposals, including the qualifications submitted by Phillips Lytle,
LLP, in association with Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C., dated November 10, 2025 anddetermined that Phillips Lytle LLP, has adequately outlined related work experiencethat
meets and/or exceedsthe Town’s expectations for undertaking the South Hill TND environmental review, and recommend approval by the Town Board; therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board approves the Letter of Engagement with Phillips Lytle, LLP as submitted on March11, 2026.
Moved: Rod HoweSeconded:Susie Gutenberger
Vote: ayes- Howe, Bleiwas, Gutenberger, McCune and Sinton