Title
Contract Award Recommendation and Payment Authority for Independent Legal Counsel Services for the Local Fire and Police Pension Boards - Kelley Law Group (Ordinance S-52427) - Citywide
Description
This report requests City Council approval in payment authority for a new contract with Kelley Law Group.
Report
Summary
Kelley Law Group has been awarded a contract to provide independent legal counsel services for the Local Fire and Police Pension Boards (the Boards) following a recent competitive procurement. The total contract value will not exceed $110,000. Arizona Revised Statutes requires the Boards to utilize independent legal counsel employed by the Boards and independent of the employer and employee organization. The Boards approved the agreement at their November 4, 2025, meetings.
Contract Term
The contract term is for five years to be entered on or about December 1, 2025, through December 31, 2030.
Financial Impact
The Agreement will have an aggregate cost of $110,000 over the life of the contract. Funds are available in the Retirement Office's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager David Mathews and the Retirement Office.