HomeMy WebLinkAbout1932 Approving the Form of, and Authorizing the Mayor to Complete and Execute an Agreement by and Between the City of Riverside, MO, Joseph Bednar and Spencer FaneBILL NO. 2023-041
ORDINANCE NO. 19.3 J-
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM OF, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
COMPLETE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE,
MISSOURI, JOSEPH BEDNAR AND SPENCER FANE REGARDING FEES FOR LEGAL
SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Riverside., Missouri (the "City") has negotiated with Joseph Bednar
a Partner in the law firm known as Spencer Fane, LLP, (collectively "Bednar") for the provision of
legal services by Bednar to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City and Bednar have reached an agreement concerning the provision of
the services as an independent contractor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside,
Missouri, as follows:
SECTION 1 — BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT. The City of
Riverside shall enter into an Agreement to be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
A, with Joseph Bednar and Spencer Fane, LLP, to provide legal services, and as consideration
for such services the City shall pay Bednar at the rates set forth in the Agreement and upon such
other conditions required by the City.
SECTION 2 — AUTHORITY GRANTED. The execution and delivery of the Agreement, with such
additions and modifications deemed necessary by the Mayor to complete the same, is approved,
and the Mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement and to take such other actions reasonably
necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance on behalf of the City, the execution of the
Agreement being conclusive evidence of such approval.
SECTION 3 EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval.
BE IT REMEMBERED that the above was read two times by heading only, PASSED AND
APPROVED by a majority of the Board of Aldermen and APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of
Riverside. Missouri. this 20th day of June 2023.
Kathleen L. Rose, Mayor
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Robin .Kincaid City Clerk
Joys BiONAR
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June 16, 2023
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
City of Riverside, Missouri
Riverside City Hall
2950 NW Vivion Road
Riverside, MO 64150
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SpencerFane
Re: Legal & Governmental Affairs Representation AMENDED ENGAGEMENT
LETTER
Dear Mayor Rose and Board of Aldermen:
The purpose of this Amended Engagement Agreement is to acknowledge recent discussions
regarding my continued legal and governmental affairs representation of the City of Riverside on
economic development and other matters for which I have served the City. As agreed, a bifurcated
rate will be adopted beginning the date upon which the Board of Aldermen and Mayor formally
approve this amended Engagement Agreement. My rate for TIF reimbursable matters will be the
Standard Rate established by Spencer Fane of $740 per hour. If other attorneys, paralegals or
lobbyists are needed they too will be compensated at Spencer Fane's Standard Rate. All rates are
subject to an annual increase if approved by the City. Currently Richard Mersman, Allison Tanner,
Brian Bear and Kelli Stiles have worked on TIF Reimbursable matters and their Standard Rates for
2023 are $690, $540, $550 and $285. For any non -reimbursable services my rate will be discounted
by 30%, or $518 per hour, the rate of others would be reduced a minimum of 20% or other agreed
upon reduced rate. For example, for Mersman, Tanner, Bear and Stiles no -reimbursable rates would
be $552, $432, $440 and $228.
I will submit to you itemized statements for all services rendered by Matter on a monthly
basis. Should you ever have questions regarding any monthly statement you receive, please feel free
to call me for clarification. You will not be responsible for the following expenses incurred as a
result of my representation, long distance telephone calls, copy costs or mileage.
You have the right to terminate my services at any time. Similarly, I may withdraw from my
representation of you should you fail to disclose any material facts, or act contrary to my advice or if
any other item occurs that, in the film's judgment, impairs our ability to continue an effective
relationship.
304 EAST HIGH STREET. JEFFERSON CITY, MO 6S101-3213 1573.634.8115 1 FAX 573.634.8140 1 spencerfane com
June 16, 2023
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Although I will perform professional services on your behalf to the absolute best of my
ability, I cannot make and have not made any guarantees regarding the outcome of these matters. My
expressions to you regarding the outcome are my best professional opinions only and arc limited by
my knowledge at the time they are expressed. PIease acknowledge your acceptance of the terms
stated above by signing where indicated below and returning a copy to me in the self-addressed,
postage paid envelope.
S' ly,
Joe Bednar
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