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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2014-170RESOLUTION NO. 2014-170 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO FEE AGREEMENTS WITH (1) ANGELO, KILDAY AND KILDUFF, AND (II) MAYALL HURLEY, P.C. FOR REPRESENTATION OF THE CITY OF LODI IN SEVERAL PENDING STATE AND FEDERAL COURT ACTIONS WHEREAS, ordinarily the City Attorney's Office defends all court actions filed against the City with in-house staff; however, as the result of a vacancy in the position of Deputy City Attorney, the complexity of issues in two pending Federal court actions, and several pending State court actions, retention of outside counsel is advisable; and WHEREAS, the City Attorney recommends retaining the Sacramento firm of Angelo, Kilday and Kilduff and to retain the Stockton firm of Mayall Hurley, P.C. to represent the City in several pending State and Federal court actions; and WHEREAS, the City Attorney serves as co -counsel in all litigation, participates in litigation strategy, and monitors, reviews and approves all billings for legal services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Attorney to negotiate and enter into Fee Agreements with Angelo, Kilday and Kilduff, and Mayall Hurley, P.C. for legal representation of the City of Lodi in several pending State and Federal Court actions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funds for the above -referenced representation will be absorbed within existing appropriations of the General Liability Fund, and shall not exceed $75,000. Dated: September 3, 2014 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-170 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held September 3, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Nakanishi, and Mayor Katzakian NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen and Mounce ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None dvNIFE M. ROBISON Clerk 2014-170