HomeMy WebLinkAbout15913RESOLUTION NO. 15913
A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPENSATION WITH
RESPECT TO A LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLARK
HILL PLC
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Compensation set forth in the Legal Services Agreement with Clark Hill PLC, 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: February 24, 2025
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M8
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 24, 2025
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Carla Sikes, City Attorney
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPENSATION WITH RESPECT TO A
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLARK HILL PLC
SUMMARY:
This Resolution approves compensation set forth in the Legal Services Agreement with
Clark Hill PLC 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 Clark Hill PLC
is being retained to advise the Wastewater Enterprise on water quality issues, including
representation in hearings, rulemakings, and discharge permitting matters.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This firm's standard hourly billing rates for the attorneys expected to work on the
engagement currently range from $235/hour to $950/hour. The two primary attorneys
have agreed to discount their standard fees to $400/hour for Gabe Racz and $325/hour
for Justine Beckstrom. The hourly rates charged for paralegals range from $140/hour
to $235/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