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Authorizing the City Attorney's Office to retain the law firm of McGrann Shea Carnival Straughn & Lamb to represent the Parks and Recreation Department in the area of negotiation and drafing of agreements with the Saint Paul Saints.
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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 City is in need of an attorney with expertise in the area of negotiation and drafting of agreements with the Saint Paul Saints necessary for the development of the Lowertown Ballpark, and the City Attorney recommends the appointment of outside counsel for this matter; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney recommends that the city hire McGrann Shea Carnival Straughn & Lamb; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the appropriate city officials are hereby authorized to retain McGrann Shea Carnival Straughn & Lamb to represent the City in negotiation and drafting of agreements with the Saint Paul Saints necessary for the development of Lowertown Ballpark 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. Legal service fees for the said firm are to be taken from the approved budget of Lowertown Ballpark.