Legal Services

The Vendor is required to provide legal services are being sought: 1) general, 2) employment, 3) economic development, 4) bond counsel, 5) village prosecutor services, and 6) as needed special legal services.
- Prepares and reviews contracts, leases, intergovernmental agreements, resolutions, ordinances, proclamations and other legal documents for correctness and acceptability.
- Negotiates said contracts, leases, intergovernmental agreements, resolutions, ordinances, proclamations and other documents upon request including procedural practices with regard for liability and risk exposure.
- Assists staff to understand the legal roles and duties of their respective offices and interrelationships with others.
- Works cooperatively with any special legal counsel retained by the village for special projects.
- Coordinates with other special counsel, as needed, to ensure proper management of legal issues, and proper coordination and transition of legal information among special counsel.
- Police - including adherence to federal and state constitutional standards; compliance with state and federal statutory and regulatory law; respect for the civil and privacy rights of residents and visitors to the village; best training and procedural practices with regard for liability and risk exposure; and contractual and inter-governmental arrangements with federal, state, county, and other municipal public safety entities;
- Performs other legal services and tasks, as requested.
- Employment
• Furnish legal advice and assistance on employment and labor-related matters.
• Give opinions and rulings on questions of law.
• Prepare, review, and/or approve labor related legal instruments relating to the business of the village.
• represent the village in any employment or labor related contract negotiations, litigation, conduct trials, appeals and other proceedings affecting the interest of the village as necessary or desirable.
• Final resolution of such matters shall at all times be subject to the approval of the village.
• Maintain records of all actions, suits, proceedings and matters which relate to the village’s interests in the areas of employment/labor, and report as may be required.
• Negotiate and execute agreements, compromises or settlement of litigation in which the village is involved, subject to prior approval or ratification by the village.
• Attend meetings or executive sessions of the village board and/or other meetings as requested.
- Economic development
• Negotiating and structuring economic development incentives.
• Providing legal advice on project financing and development agreements.
• Providing legal advice with regard to land acquisition, zoning, and permitting.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents related to economic development projects.
• Representing the village in hearings and negotiations related to economic development including intergovernmental agreements.
- Bond counsel
• Advise the village concerning legal requirements applicable to the issuance and sale of bonds.
• Prepare the necessary proceedings, notices and other documents for the issuance and sale of bonds.
• Advise the village concerning the requirements of state and federal securities laws relating to the necessary disclosure of factual and legal information with respect to such sales.
• Prepare all closing documents.
• Consult with underwriters and financial advisors in the preparation of official statements in connection with the sale of bonds.
• Assemble transcripts concerning all proceedings and actions taken in connection with the issuance and sale of bonds.
• Provide the bond purchasers with legal opinions concerning the nature of the bonds.
• Advice on current regulations and/or IRS code ruling that may affect village policies, programs, or processes regarding bond issuance and post-bond issuance.
• Advise the village regarding amendments to federal tax law, state law, and indentures.
• Provide support and advice on cost efficiencies that may be achieved by less complex institutionally-placed bond issues.
• Provide such other legal services as requested by the village.
- Contract Period/Term: 5 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: May 22, 2025