HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2013 —
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO
THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH DALEY & HEFT, LLP,
TO INCREASE THE HOURLY COMPENSATION RATE
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2006, the City entered into an agreement with the
law firm of Daley & Heft, LLP, to provide general liability litigation services; and
WHEREAS, the compensation has not increased since 2006, and is increasing
by $5 per hour for paralegals and law clerks for a total of $90 per hour, $20 per hour for general
civil litigation attorneys for a total of $175 per hour, and $10 per hour for a total of $210 per hour
for specialty litigation (e.g., environmental) and consultation attorneys; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the Agreement is necessary to reflect the increase
in the hourly compensation for legal services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement
between the City of National City and Daley & Heft, LLP, to increase the hourly compensation
rate for general liability litigation services by $5 per hour for paralegals and law clerks for a total
of $90 per hour, $20 per hour for general civil litigation attorneys for a total of $175 per hour,
and $10 per hour for a total of $210 per hour for specialty litigation (e.g., environmental) and
consultation attorneys. Said First Amendment to the Agreement is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of March, 2013.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia Gacitua Silva
City Attorney