Corpus Christi BC Corporation authorizes RFQ to secure outside special counsel

The Corpus Christi BC Corporation board authorized an RFQ to hire outside special counsel to handle conflicts, litigation, and specialized contract drafting. A motion to authorize the RFQ in accordance with item 261486, exhibits A and B was made, seconded and carried by voice vote.

Board members debated whether the city attorney’s office should continue to represent both the city and the type B corporation and what procedures exist if a conflict emerges. The interim city attorney explained that the city attorney’s office currently represents both entities but that, "so, one route would be the the this the city attorney could go out and and and hire an attorney to represent the type B to uh to avoid that conflict." The board agreed the interlocal agreement and procedures should be clarified so counsel can be engaged quickly when conflicts arise.

The motion directs staff to issue the RFQ under the scope in Exhibit A and Exhibit B and to return with procurement steps; the board voted to move forward immediately so qualified outside counsel can be identified for ad hoc or project‑specific needs.