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LEGAL SERVICES

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of Legal Services is to be the legal advisor to the City of Mansfield and all
offices, staff, and departments within the organization.

Services Provided
• Consultation and legal advice for City Council, management, and staff on all
matters related to City business.

FY 2021-2022 Goals and Objectives

1. Reduce the legal exposure of the City in its operation.
• Provide legal guidance and assistance to City staff and City Council.
• Review contracts, ordinances, and resolutions to ensure legal conformity.
• Work with staff to recognize risk exposure.

2. Provide cost effective legal counsel to City Council, staff and various boards and commissions.
• Advise City Council, boards, and staff of changes in legislation and develop changes as needed.
• Provide timely review and preparation of documents.

3. Represent and settle claims against the City.
• Work closely with City Council, boards, and staff to advise an expeditious course of action and
effective settlement.
• Determine weaknesses and strengths of any case filed and recommend a prompt and cost-
effective settlement.

Performance Measures

Legal Services is a contracted service provided by the Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla, and Elam (TOASE)
law firm. Since Legal Services is no longer a department within the City, no performance measures have
been included.

Measurable Outcomes:
• Avoidance and/or elimination of any lawsuits against the City of Mansfield.
• Successful settlement of any claims against the City of Mansfield.
• Cost effective, timely and accurate legal services.

Legal Services Actual Actual Budget Budget % Change
Summary 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022

Personnel Services $ 463,929 $ 434,113 $ - $ -

Operations 212,177 365,211 332,500 332,500 0.00%

Total $ 676,107 $ 799,324 $ 332,500 $ 332,500 0.00%

Legal Services 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022
Full Time Equivalent Positions Budget Budget Budget Change
City Attorney 1 0 0
Paralegal 1 0 0
Total 2 0 0 0

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