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Authorization to enter into a contractual agreement with Butler Snow LLP (1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157) for the performance of Legal Services related to the upcoming redistricting plan for the seven wards of Smyrna, Ga., and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
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ISSUE AND BACKGROUND:
The 2020 census will require redistricting in the City of Smyrna. The City wishes to contract with Butler Snow LLP to conduct these services as outlined below and in the attached Contractual Agreement.
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES: Butler Snow will provide special legal services to the City as follows: (1) advise Council on current legal issues and related law pertaining to redistricting; (2) review and analyze current redistricting plan for the Council, and advise as to related legal issues and develop benchmark plan for same; (3) prepare and draw draft map for the Council and hold a minimum of one (1) public hearing to obtain input from public of proposed map or maps; (5) present final map to Council for adoption; and (6) generally render all legal advice necessary for the proper preparation, adoption and approval of any redistricting plan(s), including the ability to hire consulting experts if needed, the preparation of legal descriptions, and any related litigation.
II. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date it is approved by the Council and executed by the Mayor and shall expire when Butler Snow completes its scope of services.
III. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES: It is expressly understood and agreed that Butler Snow is an independent contractor and that the purchase of legal services is not based on an employer-employee relationship.
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: This should be the same as your title with the addition of " and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents" if necessary