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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SEWARD AND THE LAW FIRM WOHLFORTH, BRECHT
& CARTLEDGE
WHEREAS, the City's law firm has been providing legal services to the City of Seward
since February 23, 1993; and
WHEREAS, primary responsibility for legal services has transitioned to different
attorneys from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the hourly legal fees have increased only twice since the original attorney
contract was negotiated in 1993 and most recently in 2009; and
WHEREAS, the amendment before Council for approval represents a change in hourly
fee for shareholders and senior associates to $200 per hour; and
WHEREAS, the change on hourly rates represents an increase of approximately 2.5%,
0.5% annualized; and
WHEREAS, the contract contemplates a year to year renewal of the contract until such
time as the City terminates the contract for any reason or the law firm terminates the contract
with ninety days' written notice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD,ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Seward hereby authorizes the City Manager
to enter into Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated Legal Services Agreement attached
hereto.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
27`h day of April, 2015.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-040
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
can Bardarson,Mayor
AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Butts, Squires, Darling, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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