Oakwood village Awards Legal Contract to Climer, James A. (June 2026)

The Village of Oakwood approved an emergency ordinance retaining attorney James A. Climer at $189 per hour, with fees capped at $15,000 without prior consent, to manage transition activities for the Law Department. The engagement becomes effective July 1, 2026 and supports the shift to interim or replacement law directors.

Document date · June 23, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$189.00 per hour, not to exceed $15,000.00 without prior consent

Contract type

LEGAL

Contract term

Effective July 1, 2026; term for transition services only (end date not specified)

Renewal

Ordinance caps compensation at $15,000 without prior consent; any continuation beyond that amount would require further approval. No automatic renewal terms are stated.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Village of Oakwood Council Meeting Agenda Packet 2026-06-23

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the legal contract by Oakwood village?

Climer, James A. was awarded this legal contract by Oakwood village, as recorded on June 23, 2026. The contract value is $189.00 per hour, not to exceed $15,000.00 without prior consent.

How much is the Climer, James A. contract with Oakwood village worth?

The Climer, James A. contract with Oakwood village is valued at $189.00 per hour, not to exceed $15,000.00 without prior consent, 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 Village of Oakwood Council Meeting Agenda Packet 2026-06-23 (AgendaPacket), dated June 23, 2026 from Oakwood village. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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