LEGALAPPROVED

City of Avon Lake Awards Legal Contract to Mcdonald Hopkins Llc (July 2026)

Council approved McDonald Hopkins, LLC to serve as outside legal counsel for Mayor Mark Spaetzel in the probate removal case and for the City in anticipated related litigation, with fees capped at $10,000. The engagement addresses conflicts of interest in the Law Director’s office and ensures independent representation.

Status
APPROVED
Document date
July 13, 2026
Contract type
LEGAL
Vendor
Mcdonald Hopkins Llc
Agency
City of Avon Lake · OH

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Not to exceed $10,000
Contract type
LEGAL
Renewal
Engagement is limited to the probate case and imminent related litigation with a $10,000 maximum; no renewal or extension provisions are specified.
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
City of Avon Lake Agenda Packet 2026-07-13

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the legal contract by City of Avon Lake?

Mcdonald Hopkins Llc was awarded this legal contract by City of Avon Lake, as recorded on July 13, 2026. The contract value is Not to exceed $10,000.

How much is the Mcdonald Hopkins Llc contract with City of Avon Lake worth?

The Mcdonald Hopkins Llc contract with City of Avon Lake is valued at Not to exceed $10,000, covering legal work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Legal contract, documented as a agendapacket record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Avon Lake Agenda Packet 2026-07-13 (AgendaPacket), dated July 13, 2026 from City of Avon Lake. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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