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Attorney Polackwich, through review of his Memorandum dated September 15, 2010, <br />presented background and analysis pertaining to the hiring of an outside bankruptcy law firm that <br />would represent the County in the pending Panther case in Tampa, and also serve on a stand-by <br />basis to answer questions and provide services in the future. He anticipated that his office would <br />continue to handle the majority of bankruptcy matters, but felt the need for an ongoing <br />relationship with one outside law firm that specializes in these matters. He asked the Board for <br />the authority to find counsel that he could hire at a reduced government rate, and bring <br />engagement letters back to the Board for approval. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, to authorize the <br />County Attorney to hire outside bankruptcy counsel as <br />outlined and recommended in the memorandum of <br />September 15, 2010. <br />Discussion ensued as the Commissioners provided comments, asked questions, and <br />provided reasons as to why they support the County Attorney's recommendation. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the <br />Motion carried. The Board unanimously authorized the <br />County Attorney to hire outside bankruptcy counsel as <br />outlined and recommended in the memorandum of <br />September 15, 2010. <br />14. COMMISSIONER ITEMS <br />14.A. COMMISSIONER PETER D. O'BRYAN, CHAIRMAN - NONE <br />14.B. COMMISSIONER BOB SOLARI, VICE CHAIRMAN - NONE <br />18 <br />September 21, 2010 <br />