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efforts. We closely monitor developments in case law affecting Pitchers motion defense and police officer rights to ensure that we can provide police departments the best defense possible when it comes to opposing motions to divulge police officer personnel files. At Silver & Wright, we take personal pride in supporting and defending police officers' rights, which shows in our dedicated and personal attention to these matters. For Pitchers motion defense, Silver & Wright proposes a flat rate of $989 per opposition to each motion, which includes reviewing the case file and motion pleadings, interviewing the officers, drafting and filing the opposition documents, and defending the officer and City at the hearing. If the results of the hearing are challenged by writ or appeal, we propose a blended rate of $179 per hour for attorneys and $100 per hour for paralegals and law clerks. D. BED LIGHT CAMERA PROSECUTION RATE: $154 per hour. Out attorneys have experience prosecuting red light citations and responding to related criminal discovery requests and demurrers. The enforcement of these citations and recovery of the fines often defines the success of the program. Silver & Wright has substantial expertise in this area and can provide the City with the best representation. For these services, we propose a blended rate of $159 per hour for attorneys and $100 per hour for paralegals and law clerks. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Our mission at Silver & Wright is to provide the City with the best legal representation possible. To do so, we are committed to effectively communicating with City staff in every respect. We will make ourselves available to listen and accurately respond to the inquiries of City staff, and we will provide regular and timely updates regarding all pending matters. We understand and appreciate that time - sensitive demands require special attention. We will provide the City and staff with our direct phone numbers and email addresses to ensure immediate responses to staff needs. B. COSTS Reimbursement of costs advanced by Silver & Wright on behalf of the City, as well as other expenses, will be billed in addition to the amounts billed for fees. These normally include costs for court filing fees, process server fees, messenger fees, property tide research and litigation guarantees, printing and document reproduction, automobile mileage at the prevailing IRS rate, and other costs necessary for legal representation. We have no mark -up on these costs and we make no separate charges for administrative support. Our fees already include all overhead costs associated with our legal services. C. INSURANCE Silver & Wright carries professional liability, auto and commercial liability coverage in the amount of $2,000,000, as well as worker's compensation insurance in the amount of $1,000,000. We will be happy to provide the City with proof of insurance upon request. 251 -14