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Home My WebLink About05282019 City Council Laydown - City Attorney Report LAW OFFICES BIRCH HORTON BITTNER & CHEROT 510 L STREET,SUITE 700 I I00 CONNECTICUT AVE..N.W. ANCHORAGE,ALASKA 99501 SUITE 825 WASHINGTON,D.C.20036 (907)276-1550 (202)659-5800 FAX(907)276-3680 Federal I.D.No.92-0046806 Client: 507486 City of Seward May 22, 2019 Attn: Accounts Payable Invoice # 198098 P.O. Box 167 Seward, AK 99664 For Professional Services Rendered Through Apr 30, 2019 CURRENT CHARGES: Matter: 1006 General 2018 - 2020 11,448.80 Matter: 5002 IBEW Labor Negotiations 450.00 Matter: 6001 APEA Labor Negotiations 157.50 Matter: 9009 Ebberson HWE Claim 675.00 TOTAL CURRENT CHARGES $12,731.30 Professional Discount ($700.00) Balance Due this Invoice $12,031.30 PLEASE SEE LAST PAGE FOR A LIST OF OUTSTANDING INVOICES ********* PLEASE RETURN THIS PAGE WITH YOUR PAYMENT ********* PLEASE REMIT PAYMENT TO 510 L STREET,SUITE 700 ANCHORAGE,ALASKA 99501 Please note,there will be a.88%per month late charge added to amounts 60 days past due. I y LAW OFFICES BIRCH HORTON BITTNER & CHEROT 510 L STREET,SUITE 700 Imo CONNECCICUT AVE.N.W. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501 SUITE 825 WASHINGTON,D.C20036 (907)276-1550 202)6545800 FAX(907)276-3680 Federal I.D. No. 92-0046806 Client: 507486 City of Seward May 22, 2019 Attn: Accounts Payable Invoice # 198098 P.O. Box 167 Seward, AK 99664 For Professional Services Rendered Through April 30, 2019 Matter: 1006 General 2018 - 2020 04/01/19 W Earnhart 1.80 Analyze situation and advise City Manager and Council regarding boat lift suit; advise K. Erchinger regarding sale of medical equipment resolution • 04/02/19 L Goldsmith .80 Call with J. Wilde re: public records request of lodging businesses 04/03/19 W Earnhart .20 Advise on Letter of Agreement language 04/04/19 W Earnhart .70 On call engineer contract revision review 04/05/19 W Earnhart 2.90 Research and advise on "federal interest" in CHC 04/05/19 L Goldsmith 2.50 Analyze public records request re: lodging businesses and draft email to J. Wilde re: same 04/08/19 W Earnhart .40 Advise regarding Council approval of lease amendment 04/10/19 H Wells .90 Email correspondence with City Manager and Assistant City Manager regarding media policy and direction regarding press requests; telephone conference with City Manager and Assistant City Manager regarding disclosure and youth policies LAW OFFICES BIRCH HORTON BITTNER & CHEROT 510 L STREET,SUITE 700 110000NNECTICUT AVE,N.W. ANCHORAGE,ALASKA 99501 SUITE 825 WASHINGTON,D.C.20336 (907) 276-1550 (202)659-5800 FAX(907)276-3680 Federal I.D.No.92-0046806 Client: 507486 Page: 2 City of Seward May 22, 2019 General 2018 - 2020 04/11/19 S Coffey 2.80 Discuss research project with W. Earnhart re: collection six-year-old unpaid utility debt; complete research re: same; complete research re: enforcing utility lien 04/11/19 W Earnhart 1.30 Revise attorney report; advise on SSD electric lien 04/11/19 J McKenna 1.40 Draft attorney report 04/12/19 W Earnhart 2.10 Review and draft contract regarding wage study 04/12/19 H Wells 2.10 Teleconference with Assistant City Manager regarding minor disclosure in video surveillance; conduct research regarding same; revise and review attorney report entries and format 04/15/19 W Earnhart 1.20 Review and offer comments on elevator contract; review counter and provide language for wage study contract 04/16/19 W Earnhart .40 Advise regarding Code indemnity 04/16/19 J McKenna 1.30 Research property disposal procedure in Seward City Code and email H. Wells regarding same; review draft ordinance regarding sale of lots and email suggested changes to B. Ballou 04/16/19 H Wells 1.90 Finalize attorney report; email correspondence with City Clerk regarding tax foreclosure process 04/16/19 J Alexander 1.60 Work on draft memo regarding reimbursement of attorneys fees 04/17/19 W Earnhart .80 Analyze and advise regarding indemnity changes in elevator contract LAW OFFICES BIRCH HORTON BITTNER & CHEROT 510 L STREET,SUITE 700 IIOOCONNECTICUTAVE.,N.W. ANCHORAGE,ALASKA 99501 SUITE 825 WASHINGTON.D.C.20036 (907)276-1550 (202)659-5800 FAX(907)276-3680 Federal I.D.No.92-0C46806 Client: 507486 Page: 3 City of Seward May 22, 2019 General 2018 - 2020 04/17/19 J Alexander .90 Work on memo regarding attorney fee reimbursement; email correspondence regarding same 04/18/19 W Earnhart 1.00 IBEW advice; review Agenda Statement and Resolution for paving contract 04/18/19 H Wells .90 Email correspondence with City Administration regarding public records parameters in light of new case precedent 04/19/19 W Earnhart .90 Review and approve paving contract and advise on builders risk insurance 04/19/19 H Wells 3.40 Prepare City Attorney report; prepare for Council meeting; email correspondence with City Manager and Assistant City Manager regarding media relations policy for attorney; telephone conference with City Manager and Assistant City Manger regarding City Manager contract terms; email correspondence with J. Alexander regarding same 04/19/19 J Alexander 3.00 Work on City Manager agreement and email correspondence regarding same 04/22/19 W Earnhart .40 Advise on indemnity language 04/22/19 H Wells 7.10 Prepare for and attend Council meeting; email correspondence with City Manager regarding public utility policies 04/23/19 W Earnhart .30 Advise on contract case study language 04/23/19 H Wells 4.30 Review and revise City Manager contract; telephone conference with legal team and City Manager regarding same LAW OFFICES BIRCH HORTON BITTNER & CHEROT 510 L STREET,SUITE 700 1IOOCONNECTICUTAVE.,N.W. ANCHORAGE,ALASKA 99501 SURF 825 WASHINGTON,D.C.20016 (907)276-1550 (202)659.5800 FAX(907)276-3680 Federal I.D.No.92-0046806 Client: 507486 Page: 4 City of Seward May 22, 2019 General 2018 - 2020 11 04/23/19 J Alexander 1.70 Continue revisions to employment agreement; email correspondence and telephone call with interim city manager regarding same 04/26/19 W Earnhart .40 Advise on records requests Total Hours 51.40 FEES $11,389.00 Disbursements 04/30/19 Computer Research 59.80 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $59.80 * * * * * * * * * * * ATTORNEY SUMMARY * * * * * * * * * * * Billed Hours Bill Attorney Rates: Per Hour Worked Amount S. C. Coffey 205.00 2.80 574.00 W. A. Earnhart 225.00 14.80 3,330.00 L. A. Goldsmith 205.00 3.30 676.50 J. R. McKenna 205.00 2.70 553.50 H. C. Wells 225.00 20.60 4,635.00 J. C. Alexander 225.00 7.20 1,620.00 TOTALS 51.40 $11,389.00 Total This Matter $11,448.80 LAW OFFICES BIRCH HORTON BITTNER & CHEROT 510 L STREET,SUITE 700 110000NNECTICUTAVE.,NV. ANCHORAGE,ALASKA 99501 SUITE 825 WASHINGTON,D.C.20036 (907)276-1550 (202)659•5000 FAX(907)276-3680 Federal T.D.No.92-0046806 Client: 507486 Page: 5 City of Seward May 22, 2019 IBEW Labor Negotiations Matter: 5002 IBEW Labor Negotiations 04/02/19 W Earnhart .70 Emails regarding negotiation start/contract 04/04/19 W Earnhart 1.30 Strategy discussion with staff administrator and follow up Total Hours 2.00 FEES $450.00 * * * * * * * * * * * ATTORNEY SUMMARY * * * * * * * * * * * Billed Hours Bill Attorney Rates: Per Hour Worked Amount W. A. Earnhart 225.00 2.00 450.00 TOTALS 2.00 $450.00 Total This Matter $450.00 LAW OFFICES BIRCH HORTON BITTNER & CHEROT 510 L STREET,SUITE 700 1100 CONNECTICUT AVE.,N.W. ANCHORAGE,ALASKA 99501 SUITE 825 WASHINGTON,D.C.20036 (907)276-1550 (202)659.5800 FAX(907) 276-3680 Federal I.D.No.92-0046806 Client: 507486 Page: 6 City of Seward May 22, 2019 APEA Labor Negotiations Matter: 6001 APEA Labor Negotiations 04/26/19 W Earnhart .70 Advise on duties issue Total Hours 0.70 FEES $157.50 * * * * * * * * * * * ATTORNEY SUMMARY * * * * * * * * * * * Billed Hours Bill Attorney Rates: Per Hour Worked Amount W. A. Earnhart 225.00 0.70 157.50 TOTALS 0.70 $157.50 Total This Matter $157.50 LAW OFFICES BIRCH HORTON BITTNER & CHEROT 510 L STREET,SUITE 700 II00C0NNECIICUTAVE.,N.W. ANCHORAGE,ALASKA 99501 SUITE 825 WASHINGTON,D.C.20036 (907)276-1550 (202)659.5800 FAX(907)276-3680 Federal I.D.No. 92-0046806 Client: 507486 Page: 7 City of Seward May 22, 2019 Ebberson HWE Claim Matter: 9009 Ebberson HWE Claim 41111111111111111111111111 Total Hours 3.00 FEES $675.00 * * * * * * * * * * * ATTORNEY SUMMARY * * * * * * * * * * * Billed Hours Bill Attorney Rates: Per Hour Worked Amount W. A. Earnhart 225.00 3.00 675.00 TOTALS 3.00 $675.00 Total This Matter $675.00