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.
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by e'City Coun,ii of
Chula Vista, Calicornia
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