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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-15
2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL
3 SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN ARIASAAEN AND THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN THE CASE OF Frank Ingram, III, Felicia
4 Stansbury v. City of San Bernardino, Chief Garrett Zimmon, Sergeant Baker, Officer Dave
Green, et al. - United States District Court Case No. EDCV 05-00925 V AP (SGLx)
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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 a Professional Services Agreement between AriasAaen and the
City of San Bernardino for legal services, a copy of which is attached hereto marked Exhibit" A"
and incorporated herein by reference as 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 City
Clerk within sixty (60) days following effective date of the resolution.
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1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL
2 SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN ARIASAAEN AND THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN THE CASE OF Frank Ingram, III, Felicia
3 Stansbury v. City of San Bernardino, Chief Garrett Zimmon, Sergeant Baker, Officer Dave
Green, et al. - United States District Court Case No. EDCV 05-00925 V AP (SGLx)
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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
meeting
, 2006, by the following vote, to wit:
ABSTAIN ABSENT
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CITY CLERK
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The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this ~ day of
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January ,2006.
Chas Kelley, Mayor Pro T
City of San Bernardino
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legal content:
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JAMES F. PENMAN,
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EXHIBIT "A"
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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Frank Ingram, III, et al v. City of San Bernardino, et al.
United States District Court Case No. CV 05-00925V AP(SGLx)
1. The CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO (hereinafter "CITY") and the law firm of
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ARIASAAEN (hereinafter "AA") are the parties to this Agreement.
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2. AA will be representing the following entities and persons in this litigation: CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, CHIEF GARRETT ZIMMON, SERGEANT BAKER and OFFICER
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DA VE GREEN. AA shall not represent any client in any type of claim against the CITY without
prior written approval to do so from the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO through the City
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Attorney's Office.
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3. AA shall be paid at the hourly rates set forth below:
Attorneys - $135.00 per hour; and,
Law Clerks/Paralegals - $60.00 per hour.
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The amounts expended under this agreement for attorneys fees shall not exceed
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$25,000 without further approval of the Mayor and Common Council.
4. Bills shall be submitted at least quarterly.
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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AA may include a single charge in an amount not to exceed four percent (4%) of fees in lieu 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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return), then AA shall not be entitled to reimbursement for mileage and parking fees.
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7. AA shall obtain approval from the CITY to retain expert consultants and other
professionals (not including court reporters) for purposes of defending the litigation. AA may, if
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it chooses, pay the fees and charges of such consultants and seek reimbursement from CITY on its
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periodic statement, 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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Finance Department.
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1 8. Status reports will be submitted to CITY through the City Attorney's Office
2 whenever any significant event occurs, and in any event at least quarterly. Information sufficient
3 to set reserves, including, without limitation, potential liability exposure and percentage of fault
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5 9. Copies of all opinions, pleadings, discovery and motions shall be provided to the
6 City Attorney's Office which may reproduce same and provide copies to other parties or attorneys
7 in this, or other litigation.
8 10. Copies of any correspondence and other documents sent to any of the defendants
9 in this action shall also be provided to the CITY through the City Attorney's Office.
10 I I. Any and all settlements shall require CITY approval. Request for settlement
11 authority shall be made through the City Attorney's Office which shall obtain the necessary CITY
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13 12. In the event the settlement value of the case appears to exceed $50,000, the City
14 Attorney's Office shall be notified immediately.
15 13. Only Joseph Arias of ARIASAAEN or other senior attorney approved by the CITY
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17 14. No client development costs are to be included in billings.
18 15. No continuing education expenses are to be included in billings.
19 16. Final billing shall be accompanied by copies of the Request for Dismissal,
20 Satisfaction of Judgment, Release and any other final documents.
21 17. Either party may terminate this contract at will. AA will continue to represent the
22 CITY on the terms and conditions in this Agreement until the case and file are transferred to
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24 18. AA is an independent contractor as to the CITY.
25 19. AA shall maintain the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
26 a) Workers Compensation as required by the laws of the State of
27 California, including Employment Liability with $250,000 limits covering all
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persons providing service on behalf of AA and all risks to such persons under
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this Agreement. AA shall require its Workers Compensation carrier to waive all
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rights of subrogation against the CITY and its officers and employees and any
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others for whom services are being provided under this Agreement.
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b)
Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance
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coverage to include contractual coverage and automobile coverage for owned,
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hired and non-owned vehicles. The policy shall have at least a combined single
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limit of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage.
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Professional Liability Insurance with limits of at least $1 ,000,000
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12 "Insurance coverage afforded by this policy shall also apply to the
liability assumed by the Insured under the Agreement with the CITY OF SAN
13 BERNARDINO for legal defense services, provided such liability results from
an error, omission or negligent act of the insured, its officers, employees, agents
14 or subcontractors. All other provisions of this policy are to remain unchanged."
15 AA shall furnish certificates of insurance and certified copies of all policies and
16 endorsements to the City Attorney's Office evidencing the insurance coverage above required prior
17 to the commencement of performance of services hereunder, which certificates shall provide that
18 such insurance shall not be terminated or expire without thirty (30) days written notice to the City
19 Attorney's Office, and shall maintain such insurance from the time AA commences performance
20 of services hereunder until the completion of such services.
21 All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage above required, except for the
22 Workers Compensation insurance coverage and professional liability coverage, if applicable, shall
23 obtain additional endorsements naming the CITY and all parties represented underthis Agreement,
24 their employees, agents, volunteers and officers as additional named insured with respect to
25 liabilities arising out of the performance of services hereunder.
26 All policies required above are to be primary and non-contributing with any
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All communications and billings to the CITY are to be directed as follows:
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DATED: ~ -{ ,2006
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21 Approved as to form and
legal content:
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JAMES F. PENMAN,
23 City Attorney
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City Attorney's Office
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
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Chas Kelley, Mayor Pro Tern
City of San Bernardino
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