HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R22-04RESOLUTION NO. R22-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THOMPSON PAINTER LAW PC FOR THE
PROVISION OF CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Agreement between the City of Laurel and Thompson
Painter Law PC, a copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Laurel are hereby
given authority to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on January 25, 2022, by Council
Member Mountsier.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 25"' day of
January 2022.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 25"' day of January 2022.
CITY OF LAUREL
Dave Waggoner, M
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Bethany 6nr� Clerk -Treasurer
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Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
R22-04 Approve Agreement with Thompson Painter Law PC
CIVIL CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the City of Laurel, hereinafter
referred to as Client, and Thompson Painter Law PC hereinafter referred to as "Attorney."
ATTORNEY CLIENT RELATIONSHIP: Client hereby employs Attorney to exercise
and perform the civil duties of the City Attorney for Client, which includes all civil matters assigned
and directed by Client. Client's Mayor shall be the primary contact for Attorney and shall assign
and direct the Attorneys' provision of services. Attorney agrees to provide his/her own office, staff
and equipment at no additional charge to Client.
FEES AND BILLING: For services performed for Client by Attorney, Client agrees to
pay Attorney $200.00 per hour. In addition to the fees provided herein, Client agrees to reimburse
Attorney for costs incurred during the course of representation. Attorney agrees to provide Client
an invoice each and every month itemizing services rendered and costs incurred each and every
month.
COSTS: Costs are defined as all filing fees, court costs, subpoena costs, certified driving
records for defendants, mail costs, copies of video-taped or DVD evidence, depositions, court
report charges, expert witness fees, expert reports, witness statements, and travel expenses except
as set forth herein, and any other disbursements or expenses incurred by Attorneys while
representing Client. Photocopies shall be reimbursed at $.05 per page. These costs may be billed
monthly by Attorneys and, if unpaid, shall bear interest at the rate of one percent (I%) per month.
Travel costs beyond local travel shall be undertaken only upon Client's request. Client
shall reimburse Attorney his/her actual costs of travel (other than local) and pay per diem at rates
established by the State of Montana.
DURATION: This contract shall immediately commence on January 22, 2022 and
continue until terminated by the Parties. Attorney agrees to assist the newly retained City Attorney
during the transition period.
MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION: This contact or any provision thereof may
be modified at any time upon mutual consent expressed in a mutually signed writing. The contract
may be terminated at any time by either party without cause.
DATED this —'day of (� , 2022.
Y OF LAUREL
Dave Waggoner, May r
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Aey gve lerk/Treasurer
ATTORNE
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Sam S. Painter, Thompson Painter Law PC