Known as the “Heart of the Valley” for its geographic location as well as its strong sense of community and family-friendly atmosphere, the Town of Avon is a great place for both residents and visitors.With 6,500 year-round residents, plus another 3,500 part-time residents, Avon offers a small town atmosphere with many amenities.The Town is eight miles west of Vail and serves as a gateway to the world-class Beaver Creek Resort.The Town recently created an urban renewal authority to assist with the Town Center West Investment Plan within the downtown area of Avon and has other ongoing development projects within the community.
The Town is governed by a Town Council who are elected to four-year terms.Municipal elections are held in November of even-numbered years.The Council consists of seven members elected at large, one of whom is elected Mayor by the Council.The Council meets in the afternoon and evening on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Pursuant to the Home Rule Charter of the Town, the Town Attorney is appointed by the Town Council and serves at the pleasure of the Council.The Town Attorney must be an attorney-at-law admitted to practice in Colorado, having been in active practice at least five years prior thereto.The Town Attorney is the legal representative of the Town and advises the Council and Town officials in matters relating to their official powers and duties and performs such other duties as the Council may prescribe by ordinance or resolution.The Council establishes the compensation for the Town Attorney.
Town Attorney Proposals
The Town requests proposals from individuals or law firms (with one of its attorneys identified as the responsible attorney) interested in serving as the Town Attorney for the Town of Avon.It is contemplated that these services will either be contracted for from a law firm or that the Town Attorney will become a full-time employee of the Town.The scope of legal expertise, responsiveness to Council and staff, and flexibility and sophistication in meeting the Town’s legal services needs will be the primary evaluation criteria.The Town Attorney should have specific experience in municipal law with particular experience in advising the governing body of a Colorado municipal corporation.Additional expertise in areas such as Colorado-based land use, public finance, construction law, contract negotiation and drafting, personnel matters, and litigation is also desirable.
Those responding to this Request for Proposal should submit eight copies to:
Larry Brooks, Town Manager Town of Avon 400 Benchmark Road Avon, CO 81620
Responses are due by 4:00 p.m. on June 13, 2008.
Each response should contain the following information:
Background and experience of individual or firm, including a list of current municipal clients, if any.
A list of any clients that have had, or are expected to have, interactions with the Town of Avon.
If a firm, the experience of the responsible attorney to be designated as the Town Attorney.
If a firm, the experience of other attorneys who are likely to advise the Town on matters related to general municipal law, land use, public finance, construction, personnel, and litigation matters.
A brief description of an example in which the responsible attorney creatively assisted a client in resolving a legal issue.
Availability of the designated Town Attorney to attend Town Council meetings on Tuesday afternoons and evenings and other meetings as requested by the Town Manager.
Proposed rate, fee or salary structure.
If a firm, confirmation of legal malpractice insurance.
The names and contact information of three client or employer references.
If a firm, the proposed form of engagement letter.
Please limit the response to seven pages, plus any resumes and the proposed form of engagement letter that may be attached.
One or more candidates may be invited to an interview and all candidates will be notified of the Council’s decision.
The Town Council reserves the right to reject all proposals or to accept a proposal that in its judgment is in the best interests of the Town regardless of any variation from the criteria contained in this Request for Proposal.
Any questions regarding this Request for Proposal should be directed to Larry Brooks, Town Manager, at .
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Larry Brooks
Publication Date/Time:
5/14/2008 12:00 AM
Closing Date/Time:
6/13/2008 4:00 PM
Contact Person:
Larry Brooks
Town Manager
748-4005
Fee:
None
Business Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fax Number:
970-748-4078
Qualifications:
The Town Attorney should have specific experience in municipal law with particular experience in advising the governing body of a Colorado municipal corporation. Additional expertise in areas such as Colorado-based land use, public finance, construction law, contract negotiation and drafting, personnel matters, and litigation is also desirable.
Special Requirements:
Those responding to this Request for Proposal should submit eight copies to:
Larry Brooks
Town Manager
Town of Avon
400 Benchmark Road Avon, CO 81620
Responses are due by 4:00 p.m. on June 13, 2008.
Each response should contain the following information:
1. Background and experience of individual or firm,
including a list of current municipal clients, if any.
2. A list of any clients that have had, or are expected
to have, interactions with the Town of Avon.
3. If a firm, the experience of the responsible attorney
to be designated as the Town Attorney.
4. If a firm, the experience of other attorneys whoare
likely to advise the Town on matters related to
general municipal law, land use, public finance,
construction, personnel, and litigation matters.
5. A brief description of an example in which the
responsible attorney creatively assisted a client in
resolving a legal issue.
6. Availability of the designated Town Attorney toattend
Town Council meetings on Tuesday afternoons and
evenings and other meetings as requested by the Town
Manager.
7. Proposed rate, fee or salary structure.
8. If a firm, confirmation of legal malpractice
insurance.
9. The names and contact information of three client or
employer references.
10. If a firm, the proposed form of engagement letter.
Please limit the response to seven pages, plus any resumes and the proposed form of engagement letter that may be attached.
