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