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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-34
2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
3 BETWEEN LEWIS, D'AMATO, BRISBOIS & B1SGAARD AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO REPRESENT
4 THE CITY AND RDA IN THE CASE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO v. JAIME ALVAREZ, et al.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Mayor of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and directed
to execute on behalf of said City and Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino a
Professional Services Agreement between Lewis, D'Amato, Brisbois & Bisgaard and the City of
San Bernardino and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino for legal services,
a copy of which is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference as
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fully as though set forth at length.
SECTION 2. The authorization granted hereunder shall expire and be void and of no
further effect if the agreement is not executed by both parties and returned to the office of the City
Clerk within sixty (60) days following the effective date of the resolution.
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2002-34
1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
2 BETWEEN LEWIS, D'AMATO, BRISBOIS & BISGAARD AND THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO REPRESENT
3 THE CITY AND RDA IN THE CASE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO v. JAIME ALVAREZ, et at.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
joint regular
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The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this rro, day of
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JAMES F. PENMAN,
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino v. Jaime Alvarez, et at.
San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCVSS 86091
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I. The CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO (hereinafter "CITY") and the law firm of
LEWIS, D' AMA TO, BRISBOIS & BISGAARD (hereinafter "LDB&B") are the parties to this
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Agreement.
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2. LDB&B will be representing the following entities in this litigation: CITY OF
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SAN BERNARDINO and the REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN
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BERNARDINO. LDB&B shall not represent any client in any type of claim against the CITY
without prior written approval to do so trom the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO through the City
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Attorney's Office.
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3. LDB&B shall be paid at the hourly rates set forth below:
Attorneys - $110.00 per hour; and,
Law Clerks/Paralegals - $50.00 per hour.
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The amounts expended under this agreement for attorneys fees shall not cxceed
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$50,000 without further approval of the Mayor and Common Council.
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4. Bills shall bc submitted at least quarterly.
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5. The actual cost for filing fees, telephone charges, photocopying, postage, lodging,
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mileage and related travel costs shall be itemized when submitted to the CITY for reimbursement.
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LDB&B may include a single charge in an amount not to exceed four percent (4%) offees in lieu
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of reimbursement for photocopying, telephone charges, and postage.
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6. If attorney's fees are charged "portal to portal" (e.g., from office to court and
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rcturn), then LDB&B shall not be entitled to reimbursement for mileagc and parking fees.
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7. LDB&B shall obtain approval from the CITY to retain expert consultants and other
professionals (not including court reporters) for purposes of defending the litigation. LDB&B may,
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if it chooses, pay the fees and chargcs of such consultants and seek reimbursement trom CITY on
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its periodic statemcnt, or it may forward the consultant's bill to CITY with a request that the CITY
pay it directly. Consultants shall not bill the CITY directly without prior approval of the CITY'S
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1 Finance Department.
2 8. Status reports will be submitted to CITY through the City Attorney's Office
3 whenever any significant event occurs, and in any event at least quarterly. Information sufficient
4 to set reserves, including, without limitation, potential liability exposure and percentage of fault
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6 9. Copies of all opinions, pleadings, discovery and motions shall be providcd to the
7 City Attorney's Office which may reproduce same and provide copies to other parties or attorneys
8 in this, or other litigation.
9 10. Copies of any correspondence and other documents sent to any of the defendants
loin this action shall also be provided to the CITY through the City Attorney's Office.
11 11. Any and all settlements shall require CITY approval. Request for settlement
12 authority shall be made through the City Attorney's Office which shall obtain the necessary CITY
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14 12. In the event the settlement value of the case appears to exceed $50,000, the City
15 Attorney's Office shall be notified immediately.
16 13. Only Joseph Arias of LEWIS, D'AMATO, BRISBOIS & BISGAARD or other
17 senior attorney approved by the CITY shall try this case.
18 14. No client development costs are to be included in billings.
19 ] 5. No continuing education expenses are to be included in billings.
20 16. Final billing shall be accompanied by copies of the Request for Dismissal,
21 Satisfaction of Judgment, Release and any other final documents.
22 ] 7. Either party may terminate this contract at will. LDB&B will continue to represent
23 the CITY on the terms and conditions in this Agreement until the case and tile are transferred to
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25 18. LDB&B is an independent contractor as to the CITY.
26 19. LDB&B shall maintain the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
27 a) Workers Compensation as required by the laws of the State
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covering all persons providing service on behalf of LOB&B and all risks
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to such persons under this Agreement. LOB&B shall require its Workers
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Compensation carrier to waive all rights of subrogation against the CITY
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and its officers and employees and any others for whom services are bcing
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provided under this Agreement.
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b)
Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability
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Insurance coverage to include contractual coverage and automobile
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coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles. The policy shall have
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at least a combined single limit of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and
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property damage.
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Professional Liability Insurance with limits of at least
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$1,000,000 per claim. In lieu of naming the CITY as an additional
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insured, the policy may bc cndorsed as follows:
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"Insurance coverage afforded by this policy shall also apply to the
liability assumed by the Insured under the Agreement with the CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO for legal defense services, providcd such liability
results from an error, omission or negligent act of the insured, its officers,
cmployees, agents or subcontractors. All other provisions of this policy
arc to remain unchanged."
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LDB&B shall furnish certificates of insurance and certified copies of all policies
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and endorsements to the City Attorney's Office evidencing the insurance coverage above required
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prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder, which certificates shall provide
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that such insurance shall not be ternlinated or expire without thirty (30) days written notice to thc
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City Attorney's Office, and shall maintain such insurancc from the time LOB&B commences
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performance of services hereunder until the completion of such services.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage above required, except for the
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Workers Compensation insurance coverage and professional liability coverage, if applicable, shall
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obtain additional endorsements naming the CITY and all parties represented under this Agreement,
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their employees, agents, volunteers and officers as additional named insured with respect to
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liabilities arising out of the performance of services hereunder.
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1 All policies required above are to be primary and non-contributing with any
2 insurance or self-insurance programs carried or administered by the CITY or other parties
3 represented under this Agreement.
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All communications and billings to the CITY are to be directed as follows:
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DATED: Feb. 6 ,2002
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legal content:
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JAMES F. PENMAN,
City Attorney
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City Attorney's Office
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
LEWIS, D'AMATO, BRISBOIS & BlSGAARD
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CITY OF / BERNARDINO
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