HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-084 - Joseph BednarBill No. 2009-84 Ordinance No. 2009-84
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM OF, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
COMPLETE AND EXEUCTE, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI AND JOSEPH BEDNAR REGARDING LEGAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Riverside, Missouri (the "City") has negotiated with Joseph
Bednaz, Spencer, Fane, Britt & Browne, LLP, ("Bednaz") 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 Boazd of Aldermen of the City of
Riverside, Missouri, as follows:
Section 1. The City of Riverside shall enter into an Agreement to be substantially in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit A, with Joseph Bednaz to provide legal services, and as
consideration for such services the City shall pay Bednaz at the rates set forth in the Agreement and
project budgets approved by the Board of Alderman.
Section 2. 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 necessazy 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. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval.
Passed this ~~y of June, 2009.
ATTEST:
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Ma r Kathleen L. Rose
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BRITT 5~ BROWNE rrr
ATT ORN HY$ & COUNSELORS AT LAAC~
July 1, 2009
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
City of Riverside, Missouri
Riverside City Hall
2950 NW Vivion Road
Riverside, MO 64150
Re: Legal & Governmental Affairs Representation -City of Riverside Levee
& Certain Other Issues
Dear Madame Mayor and Board Members:
This will acknowledge recent discussions regazding my continued representation of
the City of Riverside on the levee and other matters on which I have served the City, including
but not limited to: water rate issues and other Missouri Public Service Commission matters,
and Economic Development opportunities with the State of Missouri, such as the work I
performed on the Block and SWAT proposals. My rate will be $375.00 an hour, and
understand the Board will advise me as to any caps they wish to impose upon my fees. The
Board also understands that the services I might provide to the City may be limited as a result
of such a cap.
I will submit to you itemized statements for all services rendered on a monthly basis.
Should you ever have questions regarding any monthly statement you receive, please feel free
to call me for clarification. Even though I anticipate these to be minimal, you will also be
responsible for expenses incurred as a result of my representation, including, but not limited
to, long distance telephone calls, delivery charges, express mail charges, copy costs, filing
fees, and travel expenses.
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 firm's judgment, impairs our ability to
continue an effective relationship.
Although I will perform professional services on your behalf to the absolute best of
my ability, I cannot make and have not made any suazantees regazdina the outcome of these
matters. My expressions to you regarding the outcome aze my best professional opinions only
and are limited by my knowledge at the time they aze expressed. Please acknowledge your
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acceptance of the terms stated above by signing where indicated below and returning a copy to
me in the self-addressed, postage paid envelope.
Please know I appreciate the opportunity to provide legal and governmental affairs
services and will work diligently on your behalf. Should you have any questions or comments
regarding any item addressed above, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Joe Bednar
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