This document set dated March 14–22, 2024 records legal invoices and corresponding payments issued by the City of Superior, Wisconsin, to Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. The City Treasurer processed a total payment of $3,869.85 on March 22, 2024, covering two separate municipal development matters involving public grants and tax increment financing.
The primary parties involved include the City of Superior as the client and Fryberger Law Firm as outside legal counsel. The legal work was primarily performed by attorney Robert E. Toftey, with additional administrative and legal support billed under staff codes. Individuals referenced in billing descriptions include Mr. Serck, Ms. Darwin, Mr. Lentz of Ehlers & Associates, and Attorney Burns, reflecting coordination among city staff, financial advisors, and legal counsel.
The largest portion of the payment, totaling $3,272.50, relates to the General Mills Dock Project under the Wisconsin Harbor Assistance Program (HAP). Legal services included drafting and revising a Development Agreement and Lease, reviewing the grant award, preparing resolutions and notices of intent to lease, coordinating project schedules, and communicating with project participants. These entries indicate substantial legal involvement in structuring agreements tied to public infrastructure funding and harbor improvements.
The remaining $597.35 covers legal services for the Superior Lidgerwood Mundy Corporation TID 16 Development Project. This work focused on analysis of Tax Increment District No. 16, evaluation of proposed tax increment assistance, discussions regarding development incentives, and coordination with Ehlers & Associates on financing and grant amounts. For local taxpayers, these records provide transparency into legal costs associated with economic development incentives, grant administration, and tax increment financing decisions made by the City.
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City of Superior, Wisconsin – Official Website: https://www.ci.superior.wi.us
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Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A.: https://www.fryberger.com
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Wisconsin Department of Transportation – Harbor Assistance Program: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/ports/harbor-assistance.aspx
