...Title
Appointing Kennedy & Graven, Chartered as special counsel, and approving the Agreement for Outside Counsel Services between the City Attorney's Office and Kennedy & Graven, Chartered.
...Body
WHEREAS, Saint Paul City Charter § 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 relocation eligibility and benefits under the Minnesota Uniform Relocation Act, and the City Attorney recommends the appointment of outside counsel for this matter; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney recommends that the city hire Kennedy & Graven, Chartered; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the appropriate city officials are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Kennedy & Graven, Chartered to advise the City regarding relocation eligibility and benefits under the Minnesota Uniform Relocation Act. The compensation to be paid for the services of said special counsel shall not exceed $225 per hour, shall be reasonable, and shall take into account the factors listed in Rule 1.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.