Board of Estimate and Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL TO RETAIN
LYNDON D. WILLIAMS TO PROVIDE
LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICES TO
THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON
Whereas, pursuant to Section 153 of the Charter of the City of Mount Vernon, the Corporation Counsel has requested authorization for the City to retain Lyndon D. Williams as a litigation consultant to provide litigation support services; and
Whereas, the litigation support services to be provided include assisting with the selection of expert witnesses, analyzing expert valuation reports, and supporting other litigation-related matters as needed; and
Whereas Mr. Williams brings strong litigation experience, including prior work as Citibank litigator handling complex financial matters, with demonstrated skill in evaluating expert analysis, reviewing valuation reports, and assisting with strategic expert-selection decisions: and
Whereas, the Corporation Counsel has advised that the retainer is necessary to ensure that the City presents the strongest possible defenses in matters with potentially significant financial impact; and
Whereas, Mr. Williams shall be compensated at a rate of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($225.00) per hour for services rendered, consistent with the referral letter; and
Whereas, funding for this retainer for said services shall be paid from the Law Department’s 2026 Budget for Contracted Outside Services (A1420-405);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization. The Corporation Counsel is hereby authorized to retain Lyndon D. Williams to provide litigation support services to the City of Mount Vernon in accordance with the terms set forth herein and in the proposed retainer agreement.
Section 2. Compensation. The Consultant shall be compensated at a rate of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($225.00) per hour for services rendered. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days after the City receives an itemized invoice detailing the services performed and the hours worked.
Section 3. Term. The agreement shall commence on May 5, 2026, and shall remain in full force and effect until terminated by either party upon written notice to the other.
Section 4. Independent Contractor. The Consultant shall serve as an independent contractor and shall not be considered an employee, agent, or officer of the City for any purpose.
Section 5. Funding. Funding for the services authorized herein shall be paid from the Law Department’s 2026 Budget for Contracted Outside Services (A1420.405).
Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.