HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R22-08I R 81.-11791
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH MERIDIAN LAW PLLC FOR THE PROVISION OF
CIVIL CITY ATTORNEY 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 Meridian Law,
PLLC, 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 February 8, 2022, by Council
Member Mize.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 8a' day of
February 2022.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 8`h day of February 2022.
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Dave Waggoner, May r
Bethany a gv lerk-Treasurer
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Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
R22-08 Approve Agreement with Meridian Law PLLC
CIVIL CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the City of Laurel, hereinafter referred
to as Client, and Meridian Law, PLLC 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 $6,000 per month, to be billed bi-monthly by the fust and third Thursday of each month. Invoice
must include Client name, invoice number, dates of service covered, amount billed, and date of invoice. In
addition to fees provided herein, Client agrees to reimburse Attorney for costs as defined below. Attorney
agrees to provide Client an itemized invoice, separate from the fee invoice, for costs incurred.
COSTS: Costs are defined as all filing fees, court costs, subpoena costs, certified driving records
for defendants, mailing costs, copies of video-taped or DVD evidence, depositions, court report charges,
expert witness fees, expert reports, witness statements, 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 (1%) 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 February 801, 2022 and continue until
terminated by the Parties.
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 with a 30 (thirty) day written notice.
DATED this 8'h day of February 2022.
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
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Bethany an ve, CtTreasurer
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Michele Braukmann, Meridian Law, PLLC