The successful firm will provide the City with legal guidance relating to tax appeals, but not necessarily limited to: 1. Legal research and/or advisory opinions as needed; 2. Draft pleadings and stipulations of settlement related to tax appeals. 3. Represent the City in litigation in federal and state courts and administrative forums with regard to tax appeal issues; 4. Attend meetings of the Board of Commissioners and/or Committees upon request; 5. Conduct programs on specified legal issues for appropriate elected officials and/or city employees upon request; 6. Any other matters as directed by the City. 7. The vendor shall provide monthly billing statements that include a brief statement showing the original amount of the Contract, any increases established by amendment to the Contract, the amount previously billed under the Contract, and the total amount of unbilled funds remaining available under the Contract, and the total amount of unbilled funds remaining available under the Contract after deduction of the most recent amount billed. A copy of each billing statement shall be made available to the State Fiscal Oversight Officer upon request.
