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Authorizing the City Attorney to retain the law firm of Fredrikson & Byron 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, qui tam litigation has commenced against the City of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney recommends the appointment of outside counsel for handling of these matters; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the appropriate city officials are hereby authorized to retain Fredrikson & Bryon, 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.