LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 18-1210    Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 10/9/2018 In control: Broken Arrow City Council
On agenda: 10/16/2018 Final action: 10/16/2018
Title: Approval of and authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Broken Arrow and John Barnhart, P.C., Attorneys and Counselors at Law for providing counsel and legal advice regarding workers' compensation matters
Attachments: 1. Professional Services Agreement

Broken Arrow City Council

Meeting of: 10-16-2018

 

Title:

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Approval of and authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Broken Arrow and John Barnhart, P.C., Attorneys and Counselors at Law for providing counsel and legal advice regarding workers’ compensation matters

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Background:

John Barnhart with the law firm of  John Barnhart, P.C. is a well-respected attorney with vast legal knowledge in workers compensation matters.

The attached Professional Services Agreement memorializes retention of Mr. Barnhart, costs and the hourly rates to be charged.  Mr. Barnhart charges $125.00 per hour, $100.00 per hour for Associates, and $60.00 to $80.00 per hour maximum for paralegals.  Routine costs such as copying and postage are addressed in the Agreement. Costs and fees for this matter are capped at $50,000.00 and it will expire on June 30, 2019, if the case is not finalized by that time.

 

Cost:                                                                Not to exceed $50,000.00

Funding Source:                     General Fund, General Government

Requested By:                      Trevor Dennis, Acting City Attorney

Approved By:                      Michael L. Spurgeon, City Manager

Attachments:                                          Professional Service Agreement

Recommendation:

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Approve the Professional Service Agreement with John Barnhart, P.C. and authorize its execution.

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