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<br />,.ORlGINAL <br /> <br />AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES <br />[Burke, Williams and Sorenson, LLP] <br /> <br />THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the g day of <br />M Ct.'! ,2006, by and between the CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, a charter <br />city and municipal corporation of the State of California ("City"), Burke, Williams and <br />Sorenson, LLP ("Special Counsel") (collectively, the "Parties"). <br /> <br />RECITALS <br /> <br />A. City requires the professional services of an attorney that is experienced <br />in general municipal law, with practice areas including, but not limited to employment <br />litigation. <br /> <br />B. Special Counsel has the necessary experience and history in providing <br />professional services and advice related to general municipal law including, but not <br />limited to, those areas specifically required by the City. <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants <br />contained herein, the Parties agree as follows: <br /> <br />1. Scope of Work. City retains Special Counsel to perform, and <br />Special Counsel agrees to render, those services associated with general municipal <br />law, including, but not limited to the following practice areas, land use, environmental, <br />writs and litigation (the "Services") in accordance with this Agreement's terms and <br />conditions. Richard C. Bolanos, a principal member of the firm of Special Counsel, shall <br />be responsible for the performance of the Services and shall supervise any Services <br />performed by other members of Special Counsel's firm. <br /> <br />2. Standard of Performance. While performing the Services, Special <br />Counsel will exercise the reasonable professional care and skill customarily exercised <br />by reputable members of the California State Bar practicing in the Metropolitan Northern <br />California Area, and will use reasonable diligence and best judgment while exercising its <br />professional skill and expertise. <br /> <br />3. Term. Unless earlier terminated, the term of this Agreement will <br />commence upon the date first above written and shall expire upon completion of <br />performance of Services hereunder by Special Counsel. <br /> <br />4. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every <br />provision of this Agreement. <br /> <br />5. Compensation. Special Counsel shall be compensated by City for <br />the performance of such Services at the rates shown on Exhibit "A." <br /> <br />6. Reimbursable Expenses. Special Counsel shall be entitled to <br />reimbursement for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by it in the <br />Atty/Agr/2006.017 <br />041906 <br />