Title of Item:
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR OPIOID PUBLIC NUISANCE (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 56-2019; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS WALKER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Summary Explanation/Background Information on Agenda Request:
Travis Walker approached the City regarding a potential Class-Action Lawsuit against the manufacturers of opioids for damages to the community resulting from the opioid crisis which has risen to the level of a public nuisance. The City would not be exposed to any legal fees or costs unless we prevail. Mr. Walker would represent the City on a contingency agreement of 25% plus costs which would only be paid from proceeds of a settlement.
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve Resolution 56-2019 authorizing the execution of a contingency employment agreement with Travis Walker.
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