LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 18-812    Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 7/10/2018 In control: Broken Arrow City Council
On agenda: 8/7/2018 Final action: 8/7/2018
Title: Approval of and authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Broken Arrow and Hall Estill, Attorneys at Law for providing counsel and legal advice regarding water related issues
Attachments: 1. Professional Services Agreement

Broken Arrow City Council

Meeting of: 07-17-2018

 

Title:

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Approval of and authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Broken Arrow and Hall Estill, Attorneys at Law for providing counsel and legal advice regarding water related issues

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Background:

Hall Estill is a well-respected law firm with vast experience in water related issues. The Acting City Attorney is recommending retention of this firm to provide counsel and legal advice to the City regarding water related issues and case-by-case basis.

The attached Professional Services Agreement memorializes retention of the firm, costs and the hourly rates to be charged.  The firm charges the following rates:

                     James Milton:                                                               $295.00 per hr. maximum

                     D. Kenyon Williams, Jr.:                     $295.00 per hr. maximum

                     Bryan J. Nowlin:                                          $295.00 per hr. maximum

                     Peggy S. Holmaas:                                          $175.00 per hr. maximum

 

Routine costs such as copying and postage are addressed in the Agreement. Costs and fees for this matter are capped at $100,000.00 and it will expire June 30, 2019. 

 

Cost:                                                                Not to Exceed $100,000.00

Funding Source:                     BAMA

Requested By:                      Trevor Dennis, Acting City Attorney

Approved By:                      Michael L. Spurgeon, City Manager

Attachments:                                          Professional Services Agreement

Recommendation:

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Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Hall Estill and authorize its execution.

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