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�o�� INSURANCE NOT ON FILE 40RK MAY NOT PROCEED CLERK OF COUNCIL DATE: N-2022-168 LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH 0'W DLA PIPER LLP (US) C kcr�-D % enaH-) t�- This AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 26th day of May, 2022, by and between DLA Piper LLP (US) ("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 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 for civil litigation matters, appellate matters and related matters by a firm with specialized expertise. B. 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. 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, and the DLA Piper LLP (US) Terms and Conditions attached as Appendix A, 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 litigation filed against the City, for general advice, and legal review on a case -by -case basis to 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 and as accepted by Attorneys following a review for conflicts of interest. 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, Attorney time will be billed at $800 an hour and paralegal time will be billed at $185 an hour. Time will be billed in 1/10th of an hour increments. b. The total sum to be expended under this Agreement shall not exceed $50,000, unless otherwise authorized by the City Council.