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EXHIBIT 7 LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TALLEY & TALLEY LAW, APC This AGREEMENT, made and entered into on this I' day of July, 2020, by and between Talley & Talley Law, APC ("Attorneys"), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the constitution and laws of the State of California ("City"). RECITALS A. City desires to employ Attorneys to assist the in-house attorneys for the City ("City Attorney") in the provision of legal services to the City, including but not limited to, collaborating on a day-to-day basis with the City Attorney and executive staff, ensuring legal issues are addressed in a thorough and timely manner, and defending the City, its employees and its officials. B. Attorneys represent that they are licensed to practice law in the State of California, have special experience and knowledge related to administrative and litigation matters concerning general liability, personnel and police matters, and desire to undertake said services. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: 1. RETENTION OF ATTORNEYS On an as -needed basis, and at the sole discretion of the City, City hereby agrees to and does retain Attorneys, for the compensation hereinafter specified, to assist the City Attorney. Attorneys shall collaborate with the City Attorney and City Attorney's Office staff, regarding general litigation, personnel and police matters, as well as general advice and legal review on a case -by -case basis when urgent matters arise. Attorneys will ensure legal issues are addressed in a thorough and timely manner, and will defend the City, its employees and its officials. Attorneys accept said retention and agree to perform, in a timely and efficient manner, all such services as may be requested by the City Attorney. Attorneys shall confirm their acceptance of work requested by City in writing by e-mail or letter. 2. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED a. City agrees to compensate Attorneys, and Attorneys agree to accept from City, as and for payment in full for the foregoing services at a billed rate of $295 per hour for partners and of counsel, $200 per hour for associates, and $135 per hour for paralegals. b. The total sum to be expended under this Agreement shall not exceed $250,000. C. City agrees to reimburse Attorneys for out-of-pocket expenses, including but not limited to, mileage, copying costs, service of process, and mail services authorized by the City Attorney in connection with the performance of duties under this Agreement. hi -house printing, copying, and reproduction charges will be reimbursed at the rate of 20 cents per page. Automobile travel will be reimbursed at the standard mileage rate in effect at the time of billing by the hiternal 25 1-51