Business
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, July 28, 2015 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Legal Services Agreement Between The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida and MacFarlane, Ferguson, & McMullen, PA (Business Division) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
This contract is limited to legal services, counsel, consultation, and advice for the Superintendent and staff of Hillsborough County Public Schools on legal matters, which develop during the ongoing, daily, and ordinary course of business at a rate of $250 per billable hour.
This agreement shall be effective July 29, 2015. The retention of the firm remains subject to the pleasure of the Superintendent, who may terminate the contract at any time with written notice. The principal contact at MacFarlane, Ferguson, & McMullen will be Jeffrey W. Gibson. This agreement will be renewed on an annual basis. Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.012(11)(a) Purchasing Policies states: the requirement for requesting competitive solicitations for commodities or contractual services from three or more sources is hereby waived. The purchase by district school boards of professional services, which shall include, without limitation, artistic services; academic program reviews; lectures by individuals; auditing services not subject to Section 218.391, F.S.; legal services, including attorney, paralegal, expert witness, court reporting, appraisal or mediator services. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
Rate is $250 per hour. | |
EVALUATION | |
SUBMITTED BY: School Board Attorney |
Gretchen Saunders | Alberto Vázquez, Ed.D. | |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
Chief of Staff (813) 272-4895 |
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A 6.16 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150728_697 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section A Item# 6.16 |