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<br />p. C No L% This AGREEMENT, made and entered into on this 20a' day of November, 2018, by and between
<br />'Pa +� ,,,n�,,,Talley & Talley Law, APC ("Attorneys"), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal
<br />corporation duly organized and existing under the constitution and laws of the State of California
<br />("City").
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<br />LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
<br />TALLEY & TALLEY LAW APC
<br />RECITALS
<br />A. The City of Santa Ana and the City Attorney's Office City desires to employ Attorneys to
<br />assist the in-house attorneys for the City ("City Attorney") in the provision of legal services
<br />to the City, including but not limited to, collaborating on a day-to-day basis with the City
<br />Attorney and executive staff, ensure legal issues are addressed in a thorough and timely
<br />manner, manner, and to defend the City, its employees and its officials.
<br />B. Attorneys represent that they are licensed to practice law in the State of California, have
<br />special experience and knowledge related to administrative and litigation matters concerning
<br />general liability, personnel and police matters, and desire to undertake said services.
<br />NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
<br />terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
<br />1. RETENTION OF ATTORNEYS On an as -needed basis, and at the sole discretion of the
<br />City, City hereby agrees to and does retain Attorneys, for the compensation hereinafter specified, to
<br />assist the City Attorney Talley to collaborate on a day-to-day basis with the City Attorney and
<br />executive staff, regarding litigation filed against the City, for general advice and legal review on a
<br />case-by-case basis when urgent matters arise, ensure legal issues are addressed in a thorough and
<br />timely manner, and to defend the City, its employees and its officials. Attorneys accept said
<br />retention and agree to perform, in a timely and efficient manner, all such services as may be requested
<br />by the City Attorney. Attorneys shall confirm their acceptance of work requested by City in writing
<br />by e-mail or letter.
<br />2. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED
<br />a. City agrees to compensate Attorneys, and Attorneys agree to accept from City, as and
<br />for payment in full for all services for the foregoing services will be billed $15,000 per month.
<br />b. The total sum to be expended under this Agreement shall not exceed $105,000.
<br />C. City agrees to reimburse Attorneys for out-of-pocket expenses, including but not
<br />limited to, mileage, copying costs, service of process, and mail services authorized by the City
<br />Attorney in connection with the performance of duties under this Agreement. In-house printing,
<br />copying, and reproduction charges will be reimbursed at the rate of 20 cents per page. Automobile
<br />travel will be reimbursed at the standard mileage rate in effect at the time of billing by the Internal
<br />Revenue Service. Any costs in excess of $5,000 require City Attorney approval prior to incurring the
<br />expense. All expenses must have supporting documentation submitted with the invoice.
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