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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
TITLE:
APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE LEGAL
COUNSEL FEES OF $11,545.42
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CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve payment of legal fees in the amount of $11,545.42.
DISCUSSION
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 1st Reading
? Ordinance on 2nd Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For_
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
The City has an existing legal services agreement with Richards Watson Gershon. The
agreement was approved by the City Manager upon the recommendation of the City Attorney.
The agreement provides for payment of up to $25,000 for legal services rendered in connection
with the Max Madrid v. City of Santa Ana case. The total fees incurred in successfully defending
the matter were $36,545.42. These fees are in excess of the City Manager's contracting authority
and require City Council approval for payment.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the additional funding, funds will be available in the General Non-Departmental
Accounting Unit - Contract Services, Professional account (account no. 01105015 62300).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Management Services Agency
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