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AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
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THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of January 1, 1998, by and between the CM OF
SANTA ANA, a municipal corporation and charter city (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), and
LANCE E. GARBER, Attorney at Law, authorized to practice law in California and with principle
offices in the City of Los Angeles, California (hereinafter referred to as "Counsel").
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WHEREAS, City is desirous of undertaking certain housing and community development
programs and activities; and
WHEREAS, City desires to engage Counsel to render advice and assistance in connection
with these undertakings in cooperation with, and in assistance to the City Attorney of the City of
Santa Ana (hereinafter referred to as "City Attorney").
NOW THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Under the supervision and control ofthe City Attorney, Counsel agrees to render such
legal services to the City as may be requested by the City Attorney.
Services to be performed by Counsel under this Agreement may include, but not be
limited to, the rendering of legal advice and consultation; furnishing ofwritten legal opinions; drafting
and preparation of necessary legal documents; legal review and approval of contracts; drafting of
redevelopment plans and legal opinions with respect to such plans; attendance at local hearings or
other meetings as required; and litigation services.
2. COMPENSATION
Counsel shall be compensated for services rendered under this Agreement in
accordance with the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
For travel, subsistence, and other out-of-pocket expenses authorized by the City in
connection with the performance of duties under this Agreement, Counsel shall be compensated as
follows:
(a) The amount of the actual cost of transportation by common carrier or at the
rate of twenty-five (25) cents per mile, if travel is performed by privately
owned automobile.
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(b) Subsistence expenses, supported by detailed records in the amount of the
actual cost.
(c) Taxi fares, long distance telephone calls, and similar expenditures in the
amount of actual cost.
(d) Facsimile transmissions at $1.00 per page within the 213,310, and 818 area
codes, and at $1.50 per page outside those area codes but within the United
States.
(e) Duplication costs for all copies at a cost of fifteen (15) cents per page.
Counsel shall be reimbursed for actual litigation costs, fees and expenses, such as filing
fees, expert witness fees, charges for service of process and costs of investigation.
3. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Counsel shall, within fifteen (15) days after the first of each calendar month, submit
a statement containing a breakdown of services performed during the preceding month, specifying
the services performed, dates and number of hours, itemization of travel, subsistence and other
expenses related thereto.
4. RIGHT OF TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party on written notice to the
other.
5. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN FORM
Counsel reserves the right to effect changes in corporate form. City shall be promptly
notified in writing of any such change.
6. ADDITIONAL PARTNERS AND EMPLOYEES
The addition of new partner(s) or the departure of existing partner(s) shall not effect
a termination of this Agreement. Counsel reserves the right to add, substitute or delete partners,
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associates and employees in carrying out its services under this Agreement. City shall be promptly
notified in writing of any such change.
LAW OFFICES OF LANCE E. GARBER
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Lance E. Garber
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CITY OF SANTA ANA, a municipal corpora-
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Dated:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JOSEPH FLETCHER, City Attorney
By:
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCHEDULE OF RATES
Name Classification Hourly Rate
Lance E. Garber Principal $175.00
Barbara Lemerman Sr. Associate $150.00
The maximum compensation payable under this Agreement shall not exceed $10,000.00.
EXHIBIT "A"
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