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EDA approves change of legal counsel; motion carried to engage new firm
Summary
The EDA voted to change its legal counsel, moving to the new firm proposed in the packet. The board directed staff to finalize contract arrangements; no contract value was discussed at the meeting.
The Dayton Economic Development Authority voted to change its legal counsel from the existing firm to the new firm proposed in the meeting packet.
Staff informed the EDA that the group needed to either sign a new contract with the proposed firm or retain the existing counsel. After brief discussion and motions on the floor, the EDA approved moving forward with the new firm. Meeting minutes record the motion as carried.
Members clarified that the EDA’s cost for legal services would not change under the proposed arrangement. Staff will work with the new firm to finalize a contract and return documentation to the EDA as required.
The item was taken under new business; the EDA instructed staff to complete contracting steps and to record the procurement per municipal purchasing rules. No dollar value for the contract was agreed at the meeting and no further procurement details were provided on the record.
