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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: RJO Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose: To approve an increase in the hourly rates for legal services provided by Campbell <br />Knutson, Professional Association. <br /> <br />2. Background: The City’s current contract with Campbell Knutson was approved by the Council on <br />November 12th, 2019 and has been in effect since January 1, 2020. The firm is requesting that the hourly <br />rate currently being charged to the City increase by $5.00 to $170 per hour (3.0%) effective January 1, <br />2022. <br /> <br />3. Cost: Actual costs will vary based on the number of hours that are billed. Based on actual amounts <br />in 2020 and the year to date 2021 amounts, the increase will be around $3,000 in the General Fund. <br /> <br />4. Funding: There is adequate funding in the Preliminary 2022 budget to fund the increase. <br /> <br />5. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approving the increase in fees for legal services. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve the Amendment to the Agreement for Legal Services and increase the hourly rate <br />charged by Campbell Knutson, Professional Association from $165 to $170 per hour. <br /> <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Agreement for Legal Services <br />B. Amendment to the Contract for Legal Services <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 13 Date: September 27, 2021 <br />Item Description: City Attorney Legal Services Rate Increase <br />Presenter: Adam Edwards <br />City Administrator <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />City Administrator <br />Report