Legal counsel selection for TIF work
Town of OaklandTennessee- Detected
- Jul 8, 2026
- 117 days ago
- Sector
- Professional Services
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The IDB is in the process of selecting new legal counsel, with attorney Patricia Adrian of Harris Shelton already interviewed in June 2026 regarding TIFs, PILOTs, conflicts, and fees. Chair Jana Green will draft an engagement letter for the board to consider at the July 8, 2026 meeting, and the board has a dedicated $10,000 legal budget for FY26-27. Law firms with public finance and economic development experience still have a narrow window to engage if the board has not finalized the engagement or wants alternate proposals or conflict backups.
Adrian quoted $375/hour for IDB meetings and $400/hour for project work, billed to developers, and offered TIF policy drafting and training.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 8, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Oakland
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