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Reappointment of the City Attorney - Approve the reappointment of the City Attorney and Assistants and authorization for City Manager to execute a new agreement with the Peltzer Richardson Law Firm for a two-year period with monthly rates of $50,600 for year one and $52,625 for year two for in-scope and routine matters, and hourly rates of $220 and $150 for special services
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Prepared by: Reyna Rivera, Chief Deputy City Clerk, 713-4512 reyna.rivera@visalia.city; Leslie Caviglia, City Manager, 713-4332 leslie.caviglia@visalia.city
Department Recommendation: It is recommended that the Visalia City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with the law firm of Peltzer Richardson, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional term of one or two years. The agreement includes monthly rates of $50,600 for year one and $52,625 for year two for in-scope and routine legal services, and hourly rates of $220 and $150 for special services. It is also recommended that Ken Richardson continue to serve as City Attorney, with Alex Peltzer and Jim Koontz serving as Assistant City Attorneys.
Summary:
The City has completed its review of legal services provided by Peltzer Richardson and determined that continued engagement with the firm is in the City's best interest. The proposed agreement outlines compensation adjustments, clarifies the scope of routine and special legal services, and includes provisions for litigation management and coordination. The agreement formalizes a two-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and identifies designated individuals to continue serving in the roles of City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys.
Background Discussion:
The City Council recently completed a review of the legal services provided by Peltzer Richardson and expressed satisfaction with the firm's performance and the quality of its professional legal services. Based on ...
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