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Authorizing the City Attorney to retain the law firm of Dickstein Shapiro, LLP to represent the City in the investigation of the matter of Magner v. Gallagher and the City's withdrawal of its petition.
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WHEREAS, Saint Paul City Charter ยง 5.02 permits the City, upon recommendation of the City Attorney and in the case of special or unusual circumstances, to appoint outside counsel to represent the City; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Congress has initiated an investigation in the matter of Magner v. Gallagher, and the circumstances under which the City of Saint Paul withdrew its petition to the United States Supreme Court for review; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney recommends the appointment of outside counsel for handling of this matter; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the appropriate city officials are hereby authorized to retain Dickstein Shapiro LLP, 1825 Eye Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006, to represent the City in this matter under a separate legal services agreement which shall be consistent with the City Attorney's Office Policy Regarding Fees for Legal Services by Outside Counsel and the City Attorney's Office Policy and Procedure for Retaining Outside Legal Counsel.