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Exhibit I SPECIAL LEGAL CQUNSF L SERVICES AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of October, 2015, by and between Alvarez- Glasman & Colvin ( "Attorneys "), and th& rty of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the constitution and laws of the State of California RECITALS A. 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, and B. Attorneys represent that they are licensed to practice law in the State of California, have special experience and knowledge in the £ield of municipal litigation, and desire to undertake said services. NOW TBEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter sot forth, the parties agree as follows, 1. RETENTION OF ATTORNEYS City hereby agrees to and does retain Attorneys, for the compensation hereinafter specified, to assist the City Attorney with a lawsuit filed against the City entitled 1901 First Street Owner, LLC v. Tustin Unified School District, and any and all related actions (the "Action(s) "). Attorneys accept said retention and agree to perform, in a timely and efficient marmer, 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. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED a. FEES City agrees to compensate Attorneys, and Attorneys agree to accept from City, as and for payment in full for all services for the foregoing Action, compensation at the rate of $285 an hour for partners, $250 for senior associates, and $220 for all other associates,' Time will be billed in 1 /10th of an hour increments. b. REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS City agrees to reimburse Attorneys for out -of- pocket expenses, including but not limited to, mileage, expert witness fees, copying costs, service of process, and mail services authorized by the City Attorney in connection with the performance of duties under this Agreement. Copying charges will be reimbursed at the rate of 10 cents per page. Any costs ill excess of $5,000 require City Attorney approval prior to incurring the expense, All expenses must have supporting documentation submitted with the invoice. 3. METHOD OF PA NT Attorneys shall submit a monthly statement specifying the services performed, dates and number of hours, and an itemization of expenses related thereto with supporting documentation (i.e. receipts, invoices, copy of check, etc). 4. CONTROL OF LEGAL MATTERS Attorneys agree that each and every matter or proceeding in which they undertake to assist the City Attorney, as aforesaid, shall be and remain under, and subject to the control and direction of said City Attorney at all stages, and that they shall at all times keep the City Attorney informed of all matters pertaining thereto. City will keep 25A -3