File #: 24-084    Name:
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/11/2024 In control: Town Council
On agenda: 5/7/2024 Final action:
Title: Town Attorney Rate Increase PURPOSE: This item allows the Town Manager to authorize an hourly rate increase in contract with Brough Law Firm.
Attachments: 1. A - BLF MOU, 2. B - Resolution Brough Rate Increase, 3. C - Brough Rates Pocket Questions

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Town Attorney Rate Increase

 

PURPOSE: This item allows the Town Manager to authorize an hourly rate increase in contract with Brough Law Firm.

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Department

DEPARTMENT: Town Managers Office

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Contact

CONTACT INFORMATION: Reilly Stahl, Assistant to the Town Manager, rstahl@carrboronc.gov, (919)918-7307; Marie Parker, Assistant Town Manager, mparker@carrboronc.gov, (919)918-7343; Nick Herman, Town Attorney, gnherman@broughlawfirm.com, (919)929-3905. <tel:(919)%20929-3905>

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Council Direction

COUNCIL DIRECTION:

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Council Direction Statement

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Information

INFORMATION: This legislation authorizes the town manager to approve the hourly rate increase of the town attorney. The current rate authorized is $215 per hour, the new rate will be $235 per hour, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026.

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Fiscal and Staff Impact

FISCAL IMPACT: The town has budgeted funds through the town council budget to pay for Brough Law Firm services.

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Recommendation

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends council approve this item so that the increased rate may be paid after July 1, 2024.

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