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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE FIRM OF COLMAN PERKINS LAW GROUP
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving agreement for Legal Services with the law firm of Colman Perkins Law Group.
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Summary
The City needs to hire outside counsel from time to time to handle special, complex legal matters, including litigation, personnel, water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, public-works, complex transactions, fee, tax and real estate issues, and maritime matters. Section 1306 of the City Charter authorizes the Office of the City Attorney to retain or employ outside counsel with the approval of the City Council.
This firm is uniquely qualified to handle specialized and complex matters because of their extensive and unique skills and experience. This action by the Council will allow the City to utilize this firm in their respective areas of expertise as needed.
DISCUSSION
Background
The City needs to hire outside counsel from time to time to handle special, complex legal matters, including litigation, personnel, water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, public-works, complex transactions, fee, tax and real estate issues, and maritime matters. Section 1306 of the City Charter authorizes the Office of the City Attorney to retain or employ outside counsel with the approval of the City Council.
Present Situation
The City currently has a particular need for the ready availability of experienced outside counsel from time to time to handle special, complex legal matters, including litigation, personnel, water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, public-works, complex transactions, fee, tax and real estate issues, and maritime matters. The firm indicated above is experienced, comes with recommendations from other government entities, and is proficient in handling some or all of these matters and their related issues. The City will benefit from having this firm available to assist with these issues on an as-needed basis. Their hourly rates and other fees are reasonable and extremely competitive.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Legal services will be billed on an hourly basis pursuant to the rates set forth in the Legal Services Agreement. The fees will be paid through various accounts, depending on the nature of each matter.