Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 04-07-2020
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 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:
D. Kenyon Williams, Jr.: $345.00 per hr. maximum
Bryan J. Nowlin: $325.00 per hr. maximum
Michael D. Graves: $345.00 per hr. maximum
Joel P. Johnston: $265.00 per hr. maximum
Zachary Brewer: $195.00 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, 2020.
Cost: Not to Exceed $100,000.00
Funding Source: Broken Arrow Municipal Authority
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 Hall Estill and authorize its execution.
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