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d N INSURANCE NOT ON FILE WORK MAY Cn MOT PROCEED J CLERK OF COUNCIL N-2020-121 =2 DATE: LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BUCHALTER, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION �7�j( �51ca fut►,�I� ,) 1::W This AGREEMENT, made and entered into this I" day of June, 2020, by and Buchalter, A Professional: Corporation ("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. The City of Santa Ana and the City Attorney's Office desires to employ Attorneys to -assist -the in-house attorneys for the City ("City Attorney") in the provision of legal services to the City, for aviation law and related advisory matters by a firm with specialized expertise. B. On its part, Santa Ana agrees to provide the Firm with truthful and accurate information, to cooperate and keep the Firm informed of any developments that may affect the Firm's handling of its matter or matters, and to pay Firm invoices on a timely basis. In addition, Santa Ana will be responsible for advising the Firm whether any document the Firm has prepared or received, and sent to Santa Ana for approval or review reflects the principal terms of the proposed agreement, general strategy or other expectations, as the case may be. Both parties agree to abide by the terms of this Agreement. C. 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 with general advice and legal review on a case -by -case basis when matters arise in relation to aviation law and general municipal law advisory services. One such specific matter for engagement concerns The Bowery Project on Redhill Avenue and the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission decision of Inconsistency. 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 all services for the foregoing services, Partners will be billed at the rate of $500 an hour and $390 for all Associates, and $190 an hour for paralegals. Time will be billed in 1/10th of an hour increments.