HomeMy WebLinkAbout15877RESOLUTION NO. 15877
A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPENSATION WITH
RESPECT TO LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BERG,
HILL, GREENLEAF, RUSCITTI LLP
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Compensation set forth in the Legal Services Agreement with Berg, Hill, Greenleaf,
Ruscitti LLP, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The officers of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the
intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED: January 13, 2025
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M9
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 13, 2025
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Robert Jagger, Deputy City Attorney
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPENSATION WITH RESPECT TO
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BERG, HILL, GREENLEAF,
RUSCITTI LLP
SUMMARY:
This resolution approves compensation set forth in the Legal Services Agreement with
Berg, Hill, Greenleaf, Ruscitti LLP a copy of which is attached hereto.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Section 6-7 of the City Charter, special council is retained solely by the City
Attorney but compensation is approved by City Council. The law firm of Berg, Hill,
Greenleaf, Ruscitti LLP is being retained to advise City as to best course of action to
including:
- Review and advise with respect to th
under federal law, state law and contract to maintain or
repair the gunite lining;
- With respect to any such duty, review and advise as to available remedies
including mandamus and/or tort claims for seepage or overflow
and potential defenses including limitation of action.
- Review and advise as to the appropriate venue for any legal action including
whether same be filed in federal court given that the
maintenance obligation that is set forth in law arises in part under federal law.
- Review and advise as to the potential cost of such litigation and likelihood of
success of such litigation.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This firm's hourly rate for this engagement is Partners $345.00 / hour, Special Counsel /
Senior Associates $295.00 / hour and Paralegals $160.00 / hour.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not approve Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Legal Services Agreement
