Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 07-14-2025
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Approval of and authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kivell, Rayment & Francis, P.C. for providing counsel and legal advice regarding right-of-way acquisitions, title opinions and property law
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Background:
Joe Francis with the law firm of Kivell, Rayment & Francis, P.C. is a well-respected attorney with vast legal knowledge in right-of-way acquisitions, title opinions and property law.
The attached Professional Services Agreement memorializes retention of the firm, costs and the hourly rates to be charged. The firm charges the following rates:
Partners: $ 200.00 per hour maximum
Associates: $ 175.00 per hour maximum
Paralegals: $ 90.00 per hour maximum
Routine costs such as copying and postage are addressed in the Agreement. Costs and fees for this matter are capped at $25,000.00 and it will expire on June 30, 2026, if the case is not finalized by that time.
Cost: Not to exceed $25,000.00
Funding Source: General Fund
Requested By: Trevor Dennis, City Attorney
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation:
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Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Kivell, Rayment & Francis, P.C. and authorize its execution.
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