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LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT <br /> This AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 7th day of December, 2009 by and <br /> between Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, a Professional Corporation (hereinafter <br /> "Attorneys"), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city duly organized and existing under the <br /> Constitution and laws of the State of California ("City"). <br /> RECITALS <br /> A. City desires to employ Attorneys to assist the City Attorney in the provision of legal <br /> services to the City, and <br /> B. Attorneys represent that they are licensed to practice law in the State of California, have <br /> special experience and knowledge in the fields of transactional and municipal litigation, <br /> including redevelopment law, and desire to undertake said employment. <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. EMPLOYMENT OF ATTORNEYS. <br /> City hereby agrees to and does employ Attorneys, for the compensation hereinafter <br /> specified, to assist its City Attorney in transactional and litigation services related to City matters <br /> and other legal issues when and as requested by said City Attorney to do so. Attorneys accept said <br /> employment and agree to perform, in timely and efficient manner all such services as may be <br /> requested by the City Attorney. Attorneys shall confirm their acceptance of work requested by City <br /> in writing by e-mail or letter. <br /> 2. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED. <br /> A. FEES <br /> City agrees to compensate Attorneys, and Attorneys agree to accept from City, as and for <br /> payment in full for all of said services in regard to each such action, compensation at a maximum <br /> rate of $275 per hour for work performed by Attomeys. <br /> B. REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS <br /> City agrees to reimburse Attorneys for out-of-pocket expenses including mileage authorized by the <br /> City Attorney in connection with the performance of duties under this Agreement. <br /> 3. METHOD OF PAYMENT <br /> Attorneys shall, by the 15`h day of each month, submit a statement, specifying the <br /> services performed, dates and number of hours, itemization of expenses related thereto. <br /> 4. CONTROL OF LEGAL MATTERS. <br /> Attorneys agree that each and every matter or proceeding in which they undertake to assist <br /> <br /> the City Attorney, as aforesaid, shall be and remain under, and subject to the control and direction of <br /> said City Attorney at all stages, and that they shall at all times keep the City Attorney informed of <br /> 1 <br /> 251-3 <br /> <br />