Legal Review Committee Agenda and Packet 2014 09 18

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CONTRACT FOR CITY ATTORNEY This Contract between the CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO ( "City ") and the law firm of LIGHT KELLY, P.C. ( "Attorney ") is as follows: WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City is in need of a City Attorney; and WHEREAS, Samuel J. Light and the other attorneys at Light Kelly, P.C. are duly licensed attorneys in the State of Colorado, and Light Kelly, P.C. is willing and able to serve as City Attorney; THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereby agree as follows: I . Appointment. The City hereby appoints the Attorney as City Attorney for Louisville and Attorney hereby accepts the position of City Attorney. It is understood that the work of the City Attorney will be performed by Mr. Light or others in the firm designated by him, but that Mr. Light shall be principally responsible to the City Council for that work. 2. Term. The services to be performed by the Attorney shall begin upon appointment to the position of City Attorney and shall terminate on the Attorney's removal or resignation. 3. Removal or Resignation. Attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council and may be removed from the position of City Attorney at any time by affirmative vote of four members of the City Council, the removal to take effect upon written notice to the Attorney. Attorney expressly waives any rights to a charge in writing or an opportunity for a hearing prior to removal. Attorney shall be automatically removed from the position upon the appointment by City Council of a different City Attorney. Attorney may voluntarily resign as City Attorney by providing at least sixty (60) days' advance written notice to the City Council, unless a shorter notice period is agreed to by the City Council. 4. Services. The Attorney shall perform all duties of the City Attorney for Louisville required by Constitution, home rule charter, statute, or ordinance, and shall perform other legal services as requested by the City Council or by such City officers or employees as designated by the City Council. Municipal court prosecution services are not included in the services to be performed by the City Attorney. 5. Compensation. The City agrees to pay the Attorney for all services under this Contract at the rates set forth in the "Appendix A -- Fee Schedule," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The Attorney agrees to bill the City monthly, indicating the services performed, the time expended thereon, and the dates of service. Attorney's expenses for travel to and from Louisville shall not be billed separately to the City.