1997-0218_WOODRUFF, SPRADLIN & SMART_Agenda Report_I1 AGENDAITEM February 18, 1997
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: George Scarborough, City Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Contract with Woodruff, Spradlin& Smart for Attorney Services
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Retainer Agreement for City Attorney
Services with Woodruff, Spradlin& Smart.
The City has selected the firm of Woodruff, Spradlin& Smart to provide interim legal services. The
intent of the agreement is to ensure that the City retains access to legal services to meet its obligations
during the time that staff is evaluating how legal services should be provided for the City in the long
term.
As has been discussed, it is the intent of staff to make recommendations to the City Council regarding
legal services within the next 120 days. The attached proposed retainer agreement for City Attorney
services with Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart is open ended, but allows the City to terminate the
Agreement upon 60 days written notice.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The proposed retainer agreement reflects a reduce hourly rate for attorney services of $145 per hour.
It is anticipated that the City will be anticipating legal costs of approximately $10,000 per month,
which is consistent with the City's approved budget for legal services.
NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.
ALTERNATE ACTIONS
1. Approve the proposed Retainer Agreement for City Attorney Services with Woodruff,
Spradlin& Smart.
2. Do not approve the staff recommendation; or
3. Return to staff for further information.
FOR CITY COUNCIL AGE , V
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Retainer Agreement for City Attorney
Services with Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart.
Respectfully submitted,
E SCARBO OUCH
City anager
Attachment: Proposed Retainer Agreement