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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1986/01/07 Item 9 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 9 Meeting Date 1/7/86 ITEM TITLE: Resolution / _3/ Approving agreement with F. MacKenzie Brown Inc. to provi'de legal services for proposed 1911 Block Act District Phase XVII SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public Works/City Engineer WL/// REVIEWED BY: City Manager (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X ) The City Council approved in the 1984-85 and 1985-86 budgets, funds for construction of improvements at various locations in the City through the 1911 Block Act process. We have combined these two projects into one. The design process is nearing completion. The estimated construction cost for the various improvements is $96,000. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve an agreement with F. MacKenzie Brown, Inc. to act as special counsel for the proposed 1911 Block Act District Phase XVII. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. DISCUSSION: In the process of forming the 1911 Block Act Phase XVII, special expertise in the area of legal advice is needed. The work to be performed by the special counsel shall include: a. Recommendations as to procedures, schedules, and actions that should be conducted and taken. b. Preparation of all resolutions, notices, contracts, bond forms, and other papers and documents required in the proceedings. c. Examination of the proceedings step by step as taken. d. Appear at all hearings under the proceedings and attend any meeting where attendance is requested. e. Make recommendations as to sale of bonds if desired. f. Issuance of an approving legal opinion attesting to the validity of the proceedings in the issuance of the bonds. The firm of F. MacKenzie Brown, Inc. was chosen because of their expertise in the field of assessment districts. FISCAL IMPACT: City's cost wil inlude GT17711911c $2,500 funds previously budgeted in XVII. SLN:nr/ WPC 1791E / s by e'City Coun,ii of Chula Vista, Calicornia /- 6-- Dated ■•■■■