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Lawrence hires Barnes & Thornburg to support Opportunity Zones 2.0 submission
Summary
The board approved a not-to-exceed legal services agreement with Barnes & Thornburg to assist with the city's Opportunity Zones 2.0 application, due July 17; partner Angela Freeman described legal storytelling as part of preparing the submission.
The City of Lawrence Board of Public Works and Safety approved a not-to-exceed legal services agreement with Barnes & Thornburg to assist the city with its Opportunity Zones 2.0 application.
Corporation counsel Amber Finley briefed the board on the matter, saying the firm will serve as legal counsel for the Opportunity Zones 2.0 submission and that the application is due July 17. Angela Freeman, a partner at Barnes & Thornburg who said she is an intellectual property attorney and a long-time Lawrence resident, described the role as "telling the story" of Lawrence’s assets to justify investment.
The board moved to approve the agreement after staff remarks and the motion carried by voice vote. The contract was described as not-to-exceed; the transcript does not list the dollar cap.
