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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Appointing the Ausmus Law Firm, P.C. as the Town Prosecutor as of December 1, 2025, and Approving the Associated Professional Services Agreement
Department
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Operations
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Meredyth Muth, Director of Administrative Services and Operations
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Fiscal
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Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
The Town Council appoints the Prosecuting Attorney per the Home Rule Charter.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Ausmus Law Firm as Prosecuting Attorney and approve contract for services.
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SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• The law firm of Hoffman, Parker, Wilson, and Carberry P.C. (HPWC) is currently contracted to be both the Town Attorney and the Prosecuting Attorney. HPWC has been contracting out the Prosecuting Attorney duties of the Municipal Court to Ausmus Law Firm, P.C.
• Staff recommends the Council contract directly with Ausmus Law to act as Prosecuting Attorney for the Town as of Dec. 1, 2025 when HPWC will no longer be the Town Attorney.
• The attached contract continues the same service they are currently providing at the same rates.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 25-180
2. Professional Services Agreement