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Light <br />I {elly <br />Attorneys al Law <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Mayor and Councilmembers <br />Legal Review Committee <br />Malcolm Fleming, City Manager <br />City of Louisvij <br />FROM: Samuel J. Light�6y✓' <br />DATE: September 10, 2014 <br />SUBJECT: Fees for Legal Services <br />Samuel J. Light <br />(303) 298 -1601 tel <br />(303) 298 -1627 fax <br />sl i dt:(a.!rghtkelly. coin <br />Based upon the firm's general review of its fees, services, and costs, we find it necessary to increase <br />our fees to the City effective January 1, 2015. We last increased our fees on January 1, 2013. While <br />cost - effective service is a primary goal of our firm, we must also consider the ongoing increase in our <br />own costs of doing business. <br />Attached is a copy of the City's current Appendix A - Fee Schedule, which shows in blackline our <br />proposed 2015 rates. Our proposal would effect a $10/hour increase in each of the hourly rates <br />charged by the firm for attorney services. Additionally, we are proposing an increase in our flat <br />monthly retainer from $600 to $750, which amount I anticipate will continue to represent a discount <br />over hourly rates for attendance at regular Council meeting. <br />In addition to the proposed changes to our fee schedule, we propose updating our Contract for City <br />Attorney services so it is a current, complete document that reflects the firm's current name. Right <br />now, the contract documents consist of the 2006 contract, the 2008 public services contract <br />addendum, and the 2013 fee addendum. A complete copy of the proposed updated Contract is <br />enclosed. It includes no changes other than updating names and dates. If this proposal meets with <br />your approval, we will forward to the City Manager two executed originals for City signature. <br />We will continue to work with the City to identify and implement methods for managing legal <br />services and fees, and are available as desired to discuss this proposal and our services to the City. <br />We appreciate the opportunity to serve as City Attorney and take great pride in serving the City of <br />Louisville. Thank you for your consideration of this proposal, and if you have any questions or <br />concerns, or care to discuss this matter, please contact me. <br />Light 1 Kelly, Y.C. <br />101 University Boulevard. Suite 210, Denver, CO 80206 <br />www.lightkelly.cont <br />