HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-091-10/07/2014-AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH A SEARCH FIRM RESOLUTION 2014-091
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH A SEARCH FIRM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF A CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution 2014-076
appointing a Council Committee to screen search firm candidates and make recommendations to
the City Council regarding the search firm to be chosen and other matters related to the city
attorney recruitment and selection process; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing department issued a request for proposals from search firms
for the performance of these professional services; and
WHEREAS, five proposals were received and reviewed by City staff and the Council
Committee; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the City's purchasing policies, interviews took place
with three search firms on September 16, 2014, and each firm was evaluated by the members of
the interview panel, which included members of the Council Committee; and
WHEREAS, each of the members of the Committee expressed his or her preference for
Slavin Management as the best qualified firm for recruitment and selection of a city attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to enter into a professional
services agreement for search services with Slavin Management and such services will be
performed at a cost not to exceed TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000).
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 7th
day of October, A.D. 2014.
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