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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