Title
LITIGATION MATTERS (RESOLUTION 24-117, AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL HAWKINS DELAFIELD & WOOD LLP, FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI 2024 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUANCE AND OTHER BONDS) (GREAT-11(44))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. Resolution 24-117, entitled “AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL HAWKINS DELAFIELD & WOOD LLP, FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI 2024 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUANCE AND OTHER BONDS.” Resolution 24-117’s purpose is to authorize the employment of the firm HAWKINS DELAFIELD & WOOD LLP as bond counsel and disclosure counsel to represent the County of Maui during its 2024 General Obligation Bond Issuance and other bonds for a total compensation not to exceed $54,000.
2. Correspondence dated June 13, 2024, from the Acting Director of Finance, with a copy of Contract No. C8293.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of Resolution 24-117, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the filing of Resolution 24-117 and other related action.
Note
With reference to this agenda item, one or more executive meetings are anticipated in accordance with Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to consult with legal counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities of the County, the Council, and the Committee; and Section 92-5(a)(8), Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to deliberate or make a decision upon a matter that requires the consideration of information that must be kept confidential under a State or Federal law, or a court order.