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Council reviews city-attorney search proposals; staff to negotiate with top firms

Fort Myers City Council · March 9, 2026
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Staff summarized four executive-search proposals to recruit the city attorney, with Mercer Group and S. Renee/Nalock emerging as top contenders; Mercer cited familiarity with the city and lower estimated net cost after expenses, and staff was directed to negotiate final fees and contract terms.

Human Resources Director Marlon Scott presented four finalist executive-search firms being considered to conduct the city-attorney recruitment.

Scott summarized the proposals and fees: Slavin (flat fee ~$16,445 plus estimated expenses), Mercer Group (flat fee $24,000 plus $6,000 expenses), S.…

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