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High Springs approves Gilchrist Law Firm for special magistrate services, staff authorized to finalize contract
Summary
At its April 24 meeting the High Springs City Commission awarded RFP 2025-04 for special magistrate services to Gilchrist Law Firm and authorized city staff to negotiate a contract. Commissioners discussed candidate availability, insurance, travel reimbursement and whether magistrate hearings should be in person.
The High Springs City Commission voted unanimously April 24 to award RFP 2025-04 for special magistrate services to Gilchrist Law Firm and authorized city staff to negotiate and finalize a contract.
The vote followed a staff report and presentations from two bidders. City staff recommended a firm with multiple available attorneys to avoid disruption if a single magistrate left; police leadership said either bidder would be acceptable but noted advantages to firms that could provide more than one attorney. The commission debated whether travel time should be reimbursed and whether hearings should be…
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