CRA Reviews Haygood Legal Services Arrangement

Lauderdale Lakes is reviewing J. Michael Haygood’s long-running provision of legal services to the CRA. Staff reported that he has been paid and treated as CRA counsel since at least 2009, but no written contract formally naming him was located.

Document date · September 23, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$200 hourly rate under the original fee schedule; annual retainer increased from $71,712 to $73,863

Contract type

LEGAL

Contract term

Services provided from approximately 2009 through September 2026; no documented written end date

Renewal

No documented written amendment, novation, engagement letter, or formal contract substitution was located. Staff recommended deciding whether to retain Haygood, select other counsel, or continue interim counsel under a written agreement.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Lauderdale Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Packet 2026-09-23

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AMENDED

City of Lauderdale Lakes, FloridaAnnual retainer increased 3% from $71,712 to $73,863Sep 23, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the legal contract by City of Lauderdale Lakes?

Haygood, J. Michael was awarded this legal contract by City of Lauderdale Lakes, as recorded on September 23, 2026. The contract value is $200 hourly rate under the original fee schedule; annual retainer increased from $71,712 to $73,863.

How much is the Haygood, J. Michael contract with City of Lauderdale Lakes worth?

The Haygood, J. Michael contract with City of Lauderdale Lakes is valued at $200 hourly rate under the original fee schedule; annual retainer increased from $71,712 to $73,863, covering legal work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Legal contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Lauderdale Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Packet 2026-09-23 (AgendaPacket), dated September 23, 2026 from City of Lauderdale Lakes. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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