Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 07-16-2019
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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 $200.00 per hour for work completed by partners, $175.00 per hour for Associates, and $90.00 per hour 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, 2020, if the case is not finalized by that time.
Cost: Not to exceed $50,000.00
Funding Source: City Attorney Operating Budget
Requested By: Trevor Dennis, Acting 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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