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Consider renewing the retainer agreement with James C. Ferguson of Walker, Ferguson and Ferguson, at a rate of $140.00 per hour, for the defense of workers’ compensation claims and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
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INITIATOR: Timothy Wilson, Deputy City Attorney
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Timothy Wilson, Deputy City Attorney
BACKGROUND: The City Attorney’s Office wishes to renew the agreement with Mr. James C. Ferguson of Walker, Ferguson and Ferguson to handle the defense of the city’s workers’ compensation claims. Walker, Ferguson and Ferguson have handled these claims for the City since 1994. The current agreement expires June 30, 2024. The proposed agreement retains the current rate of one hundred forty and no/100 ($140.00) per hour. The City’s Attorney’s Office is satisfied with the work of Mr. Ferguson and highly recommends his services continue to be retained.
EXHIBIT: Proposed Agreement
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: Legal Services Account
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.