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PROPOSED SERVICES AND RATES A. CODE ENFORCEMENT 1. Criminal Prosecutions a. Police - Issued Citations For Public Peace Related Violations FLAT RATE: $475 per case; $159 per hour for trial. Mr. Silver and Mr. Wright have tremendous experience in criminally prosecuting misdemeanor and infraction violations of municipal codes. We have successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases involving all types of code violations, from excessive noise and public offenses to businesses operating without a business license and other operations violations. Our experience includes handling cases from investigation and case evaluation through trial and enforcement of probation. As always, we place the client in the best position possible to recover all of its fees and costs. Silver & Wright proposes a flat rate of $475 per criminal case, which includes assisting staff with the investigation, reviewing the evidence and the citation of complaint drafting, appearing in court at the arraignment, and pre -trial hearing, all connnunications with opposing counsel and City staff, and case updates. If the case proceeds to trial, a blended hourly rate of $159 for attorneys and $100 for paralegals and law clerics would apply to handle the trial readiness hearing, trial proceedings, and any subsequent appeals or conviction enforcement proceedings. b. Violations Based on Zoning, Public Nuisance, and Other Violations RATE: $159 per hour. As with general code enforcement prosecutions, we have successfully prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases based on violations of zoning regulations and public nuisance provisions. In Santa Ana, this would refer to criminal enforcement of Chapter 41 and Chapter 17, Article 1 (property based public nuisances'). Criminal prosecutions involving these types of violations often involve additional drafting, negotiations and court appearances, as well as enforcement efforts to ensure probation or civil compromise terms are being followed. As such, Silver & Wright would propose an hourly rate of $159 for attorneys and $100 for paralegals and law clerks. Cost recover; is particularly effective in these types of cases. 2. Civil Litigation RATE: $179 per hour. Code enforcement actions often necessitate civil litigation to enjoin and abate nuisances, and recover civil penalties. At Silver & Wright, we have handled numerous such lawsuits for cities with great success. We are particularly knowledgeable of the array of special cases and laws that apply to abatement of public nuisances and the particular procedures that will help ensure success for our clients. In addition, we are experts in identifying and implementing the right strategy and remedies for the particular situation. From marijuana dispensaries to substandard housing and land use 251 -10